Learn To Weave on Your Rigid Heddle Loom
Warner Mountain Weavers 459 South Main St. , Cedarville, United StatesBy Melissa Harris and Bonnie Chase Class $38 Limit 4 students In this class students will warp their loom and learn to weave and finish a simple woven scarf in time for Valentines Day. Materials needed: 2 skeins of worsted or dk weight yarn, scissors, tape measure and notepad. Come early to class to choose […]
SENE Fibershed: Massachusetts Hemp Workshop
Interested in growing hemp but not sure where to start? This information-dense full-day intensive workshop on hemp production will feature several speakers with experience in growing hemp, processing the plant for fiber and oil production, and the application requirements you’ll need to meet in order to grow hemp in Massachusetts. With a new Massachusetts policy […]
Beginning Wheel Spinning
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CALearn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn. You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool. You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]
Cocoknits Sweater Workshop – February 2nd + 9th, March 2nd + 9th + April 6th + 13th
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesInstructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits This six-week intensive will allow you the time and motivation to complete a knitted sweater. Cocoknits patterns are stylish and can be knit in a huge array of yarn. They are perfect for everyone; from the beginning knitter who knows how to knit and purl, to the advanced knitter, who is working […]
EcoPrinting on Silk
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CARemember those old leaf prints you made in elementary school? Maybe you put a leaf down and rubbed crayon all around it, leaving an outline of the leaf. Maybe you painted the leaf and pressed it down on paper, creating a print that showed the outline, veins, and irregularities. Fast forward to today. This class takes […]
Drop By Knitting
Warner Mountain Weavers 459 South Main St. , Cedarville, United StatesIf you are “stuck” on a project, want to start a new one, or if you just want to come to enjoy a cup of tea and knit. Instructor Melissa Harris. Suggested donation $5.00
Regenerative Ag in Practice: Cover Crops & Dry Farming Workshop
Paicines Ranch 13388 Old Airline Hwy, Paicines, CA, United StatesRegenerative Ag in Practice: Cover Cropping & Dry Farming Workshop Friday, February 8 - Saturday, February 9, 2019 Join us for an interactive and informative two-day workshop with an incredible line-up of brilliant practitioners at Paicines Ranch on Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th. The workshop will include presentations, as well as discussions out […]
Cocoknits Sweater Workshop – February 9th, March 9th + April 13th
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesInstructor: Julie Weisenberger of Cocoknits This three-week intensive will allow you the time and motivation to complete a knitted sweater. Cocoknits patterns are stylish and can be knit in a huge array of yarn. They are perfect for everyone; from the beginning knitter who knows how to knit and purl, to the advanced knitter, who is working […]
Fair Isle Knitting: A Simple Hat
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAEvery year, Shetland Islanders open their doors to knitters from around the world. Shetland Wool Week draws hundreds of folks to these beautiful islands. There is also an “official” hat, and the pattern is posted for free on the website. The pattern for 2018 is perfect for beginners. It’s called “Merrie Dancers Toorie” and is […]
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 […]