Calpaca Camelid Symposium
Green Rock Ranch, photo by Paige Green Join us for Calpaca’s “All Aspect Education” Camelid Symposium January 19-20, 2019 Sacramento State University Student Union Sacramento, CA Sponsored by: Calpaca Historically […]
Tapestry Weaving 101 with Shaine Drake
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesInstructor: Shaine Drake Catch weaver fever! In this class, you will learn the basics of tapestry weaving so you can make woven wall hangings. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn […]
Eco Printing
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesCome join us for an eco printing workshop with local fiber artist, Jonatha Foli. Using locally foraged plant material rich with tannins and wool fabric milled in New England, you […]
Crocheting 101: Simple Scarf or Cowl
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesInstructor: Liz Kaplan Learn the basics of crochet while making a simple cowl or scarf. By the end of class, you will know how to crochet and be well on your […]
Beginning Knitting, Part 2
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAIn this second class, you’ll learn to purl, yarn over, and knit two stitches together. You’ll also learn to read a basic knitting pattern. Supplies you’ll need to bring: The […]
Wool 101 Sheep to Sweater Workshop
ImagiKnit 3897 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material: Working Wool in the West, will relate the hidden story of how wool moves from sheep to sweater. You’ll learn how the characteristics of wool […]
Exploring Wild Mushroom and Lichen Dyes of California
January 25-27: A three-part modular workshop – take one or all three Day One: Field Study JANUARY 25TH 10 AM – 2 PM $55 INCLUDES FIELD KIT AND 3 PAGE COLOR […]
Regional Dye Palette
Moss BeachDay Two: Regional Dye Palette JANUARY 26TH 10 AM – 4 PM $150 INCLUDES PH PAPERS, SILK SCARF, FIELD KIT, RECIPES, COLOR GUIDE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT Spend a day in beautiful […]
Maximizing Dye Potential
Moss BeachDay Three: Maximizing Dye Potential JANUARY 27TH 10 AM – 4 PM $100 INCLUDES SILK SCARF, 3-PAGE FIELD GUIDE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL HANDOUT Day three will be dedicated to working with the top 4 […]
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting? Never fear! There are techniques that […]