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 […]
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
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 […]
Drop Spindle 101
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesDrop Spindle 101 Instructor: Valerie Yep Make your own wool yarn! In this class, you will learn spinning related vocabulary, learn to spin wool on a drop spindle, and gain the skills to spin a "singles" yarn. By the time you are through with class, you will be well on your way to creating your […]
Tapestry Weaving for Beginners
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesTapestry Weaving for Beginners Tapestry weaving is back in style and Oooo are we excited about it!! What we love about tapestry weaving; it is an instant gratification art, forgiving, simple and yet has endless design possibilities for every style. In 4.5 hours, you'll learn how to warp, weave, finish and hang your tapestry, using […]
Mapping Color: Ecoprinting with Plants
A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesMapping Color: Ecoprinting with Plants Instructor: Sarah Ollikkala Jones In this class, you will learn: + to print with flowers and leaves using The Modern Natural Dyer as a reference. + steps in the natural dyeing process to create long-lasting natural color on wool, silk, cotton, and linen. + which plants contain dye, their […]
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 […]
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 […]
NY Textile Lab: Regional Yarn Pop-Up + Raw Material Book Reading
Discussion with author and shearer Stephany Wilkes and Local Yarn Pop-Up Shophttps://www.tatter.org/ What is the journey from sheep to skein? Who is involved in the yarn making process? How many hands are involved in bringing us the fiber in our lives? What makes a gainfully employed woman in tech want to give it all […]