Zero-Waste Apron Workshop w/ Geana Sieburger of GDS Cloth Goods
Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle St., Emeryville, CA, United StatesMake a zero waste apron that will last a lifetime. During this workshop, you will design your own zero waste apron pattern and walk away with a completed apron made from beautiful 100% cotton selvedge denim. You’ll learn why designing for zero waste is so important, what zero waste really means, and leave with new […]
NATURAL COLOR TALK+ BOOK SIGNING
NATURAL COLOR TALK+ BOOK SIGNING - ANNIE'S ANNUALS, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA ANNIE’S ANNUALS, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA Plants to dye for – literally! Sasha Duerr, alchemist, founder of the Permacouture Institute and author of “Natural Color”, returns by popular demand to share a wealth of local and seasonal plants (as well as weeds and waste from your garden!) […]
Wool Processing for Spinning and Felting
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAThis class will cover selecting a fleece, fiber preparation for washing, fiber washing, and preparation of washed and dried fiber for spinning using a drum carder, hand cards, and combs. You’ll also learn how to choose a preparation method for many types of fiber. This class is completely hands-on from start to finish. By the […]
KNITTING IN COLOR
Warner Mountain Weavers 459 South Main St. , Cedarville, United StatesKNITTING IN COLOR In this class, you will be introduced to knitting with more than one color. We will cover both Intarsia and Stranded Knitting (such as Fair Isle) techniques and an introduction to following charted color knitting patterns. There will also be information given on aesthetic considerations when working with color in the fiber arts. […]
Spinning Circle
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesSpinning Circle Looking for a space to work on spinning more even singles or refine your plying? Want advice for working with a new fiber? Verb is hosting a Spinning Circle for all levels so that you can continue and strengthen your spinning practice. Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow Bay Area spinners […]
Weaving Bootcamp for Beginners
Workshop 1798 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWeaving Bootcamp for Beginners: Weaving with Chunky Yarn and Wool Roving In this weaving bootcamp, you will learn the basics of weaving using thick, luxurious yarns and wool roving (it’s that magical fluffy stuff that looks like clouds of yarn!!) You will learn beginner-level weaving skills such as how to warp a loom, weave […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesGet ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn to properly place fabric in […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesEmbroidery 101 with Amy Keefer Get ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn […]
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
Cover Cropping in Orchards
Solano RCD, Dixon RVD, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF)/Farmers Guild, and NRCS invite you to a Cover Crop Field Day! Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 9:30 - 11:30 am Stevenson Bridge Rd, Winters, CA 95694 (Detailed directions provided with RSVP) Join us for: * A facilitated panel discussion and open Q&A session with Solano […]