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 the Camelid Symposium has been one of the best values in education and now it is back. Join us for informative and timely topics provided […]
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 from Bay Area artist Shaine Drake! She will bring in plenty of samples of her own work and a list of her favorite resources. For true beginners […]
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 will learn the history and techniques used to create an eco printed piece, and then create your own piece to take home. There will be […]
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 way towards completing your cowl or scarf and onto dreaming of your next crochet project. Our classes are small, to ensure you receive a lot […]
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 yarn and your scarf on the needles from Part 1. One, one and a half-hour session. $40 Instructor: Melanie Perkins
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 are reflected in locally made yarn. Bring your knitting and join us for fun evening learning about the fiber we all love so much! Date: […]
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 GUIDE TO BEST DYE SPECIES Take a slow walk through nearby coastal habitat to observe lichens and fungi in their natural habitats; getting a deeper, […]