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 […]
Weaving Introductory Workshop
Our introductory workshop gives an overview of the most fundamental weave structure. Students will become familiar with a loom and weave a project in three hours. No previous experience is necessary, and people of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Wear comfortable shoes to weave in. Cost of materials is included in all Weaving […]
6th California Climate & Agriculture Summit
UC Davis One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, United StatesJoin the Summit and a celebration of CalCAN's 10th Birthday! Monday, March 4th will showcase several climate-friendly farms through a tour in the Yolo County area. March 5th at UC Davis will be a full day of plenary, workshop and poster presentations about the latest science, policy, and practice related to climate and agriculture. We […]
Community Knitting
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesConnect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and […]
NEST Opening Reception
Sonoma Community Center 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA, United StatesOpening Reception: March 7, 2019 | 5:30pm–7:30pm 276 E Napa Street, Sonoma | Gallery 212 / Sonoma Community Center Gallery Hours: Everyday 8 am – 9 pm Keyaira Terry is pleased to present her debut solo exhibition at Gallery 212. In this exhibition, Terry shows her most recent body of work of hand-woven pieces […]
Beginning Weaving Weekend Intensive
In beginning weaving, students learn to dress a loom, weave, and finish a project of their choice. Classes meet for a total of 10 hours. Students enrolled in Beginning Weaving can schedule free open studio time outside of class during the following week. $365 Sat-Sun, March 9-10, 9 am - 2 pm
Eco Printing
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesEco Printing Come 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 […]
Rigid Heddle 101
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesRigid Heddle 101 Instructor: Rachel Marcotte You will make a plain-weave scarf on this simple, yet versatile loom. Instruction includes the direct warping method, proper tensioning, and finishing techniques. The class also includes 2 skeins of Madeline Tosh DK (at 15% off!), the perfect yarn for your first rigid heddle weaving. Please remember to arrive 20-30 […]
Stephany Wilkes Book Party + Discussion
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesPlease join us for a book signing and discussion with Stephany Wilkes, author of Raw Material: Working Wool in the West. In her book, Stephany tells the story of American wool through her own journey to becoming a certified sheep shearer. What begins as a search for local yarn becomes a dirty, unlikely and irresistible […]
Community Knitting
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesConnect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and […]