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, […]
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 Moss Beach exploring the regional fungi of California. Using a selection of fresh and dried dye fungi, we will dye a rainbow of samples. We […]
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 most common local dye species and using up the exhaust baths from our rainbow sample colors from day two. We will explore the many ways […]
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 can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]
Knitting 101: Mitts
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesInstructor: Amy Keefer Have you ever wanted to knit your very own cozy scarf, hat, or mittens? This quick and painless class will give you a taste of what knitting is all about. Spend the afternoon with us, sipping tea, and make your first pair of fingerless mitts. About the yarn used in this class: Puffin […]
Beginning Knitting, Part 3
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAIn the third class of this progression, your knitting will be complete and you’ll learn how to bind off, hide your ends, and block your beautiful scarf. Supplies you’ll need to bring: The yarn and your scarf on the needles. Yarn needle with a large eye and blunt tip A small pair of scissors One, […]