Sheep & Grapes Workshop
A workshop about the production, soil health, and climate benefits of integrating sheep into the vineyard. Hear from Wine Country farmers, as well as university and extension specialists. When: Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Where: Napa Valley College, Student Activity Center, 2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa, CA 94558 (see map) […]
THE GRASSFED EXCHANGE Regeneration Rising
Sonoma County Fairgrounds 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesThe Grassfed Exchange Conference is a gathering of regenerative ranchers, dairymen, and sustainable food supporters from across the world who come together to network and exchange ideas. We desire to help producers and consumers grow in the knowledge of the grassfed industry.
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 […]
Tapestry Weaving Class
Warner Mountain Weavers 459 South Main St. , Cedarville, United StatesTapestry Weaving Class April 5-6, 2019 at Warner Mountain Weavers in Cedarville, California. We are excited to be offering a Tapestry Weaving class at Warner Mountain Weavers in Cedarville, CA. This one time class will be taught by Keyaira Terry. Keyaira will be traveling up from the Bay Area just to teach this class. […]
Tule Berry-Gathering Basket Workshop with Charlie Kennard
Heron Hall, Laguna Environmental Center 900 Sanford Road , Santa Rosa, CA, United States~This workshop is full. ~ Click the "Register Now" here to join the waitlist. Enjoy a delightful day full of hands-on learning in Heron Hall and around the peaceful Laguna Environmental Center grounds with master weaver, Charlie Kennard. Using tule, (a giant species of sedge native to the Laguna and freshwater marshes all over […]
The Natural Baby Series: Blanket
In April, we focus on natural handwoven textiles for the baby. All projects in this series will be made using 100% cotton. Arguably the most important textile fiber, cotton is soft, absorbent, light, vegan and naturally hypoallergenic. Take classes in this series to make cloths for your own baby or to give to a special, […]
Knit A Triangle Shawl [Level 3]
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesKnit A Triangle Shawl Learn the basics of increasing and decreasing while making a cute and functional triangle shawl! This class is great for beginners who know how to cast on and knit and want the next step! It helps to have experience purling, but it is not required. All materials are included! Ages: 18+ […]
Pick-Up on Four Shafter
For the month of April, weaving workshops will focus on pick-up techniques that can be used on three different weave structures: beiderwand, mock damask, and double weave. Pick-up is the process in which a warp pattern is picked up with a stick in order to weave patterns not otherwise possible on threading and tie-ups alone. […]
The Natural Baby Series: Blanket
In April, we focus on natural handwoven textiles for the baby. All projects in this series will be made using 100% cotton. Arguably the most important textile fiber, cotton is soft, absorbent, light, vegan and naturally hypoallergenic. Take classes in this series to make cloths for your own baby or to give to a special, […]
Community Indigo Vat
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesCommunity Indigo Vat Come dip your hands (and fabric) in the sea of Sonoma County Blue! Fibershed member, Craig Wilkinson, has provided our community with it's first locally grown Japanese indigo vat. This is a unique indigo recipe as the color comes from composted indigo (sukumo) opposed to an extract or pigment. During the 90 […]