Hat-A-Thon Part 1: Cables
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesHat-A-Thon - Each month, learn a different technique and make a cute hat! September: Cables (1 session) October: Fair Isle Colorwork (1 session) November (Dates TBD): Bobbles (2 sessions) This month, we'll be learning cables! Believe it or not, there are two different cables in this adorb hat! I'll show you my tricks for each […]
RMAC Public Workshop – Tools for Sustainable Management of California’s Fire-Prone Landscapes: Grazing for Fuel Reduction
California Natural Resources Building Auditorium 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CATools for Sustainable Management of California’s Fire-Prone Landscapes: Grazing for Fuel Reduction California is facing unprecedented wildfires – how can we respond? In today’s fire regime, we need a diverse toolbox to respond effectively and sustainably manage the land to prevent catastrophic wildfires. The California Range Management Advisory Committee, an advisory body to the California […]
Creative Retreat – Block Printing w/ Natural Dyes
The Farm Mendo Mendocino, CAEscape to the magical, refreshing forests of Mendocino and embark on a relaxing, creative retreat with a small group of other creatives. We'll be spending 3 days and 2 nights at The Farm Mendocino - a gorgeous, off the grid BnB. Many of the meals will be provided using local, fresh ingredients and cooked […]
Knitting Under the Redwoods
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesPlease send me an e-mail to receive more information about the lodging accommodations. A PDF will be sent with more information about location and amenities of each "room". alisha@fibercirclestudio.com Escape to the magical, refreshing forests of Mendocino and embark on a relaxing retreat where we'll be working on our creative projects - knitting and crochet […]
Intro to Wool Work – Spinning Wool
School of Adaptive Agriculture 16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA, United StatesIn this 4-part series, you’ll learn the skills needed to turn raw fleece into a woven tapestry, step by step. Drop-in for one or complete all of these in-depth, hands-on classes on wool work. No experience is necessary, beginners welcome and encouraged to join. Sep 21 – Spinning Wool: Turn clean, carded fleece into yarn […]
Spelt Weaving: An Ancient Tradition
School of Adaptive Agriculture 16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA, United StatesThe ancient practice of weaving stalks of grain into intricate patterns comes from a time when people’s survival depended on the grain harvest. These designs vary from country to country, but a similar belief in the fertility of the earth underlies them all. Woven from the last sheaf or best cut of the harvest, straw […]
Making a Traditional Japanese Vat with Buaisou
Sonoma Community Center 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA, United StatesLearn about the process of how to make and maintain an indigo vat/dye, using a traditional technique of fermenting Sukumo (composted indigo) in ash lye, calcium hydroxide, and wheat bran with BUAISOU staff from Tokushima, Japan. Fermentation takes eleven days in Sonoma before the indigo dye workshops start. Full schedule of BUAISOU workshops here: https://www.sonomaculturalexchange.org/new-events […]
Intro to Wool Work – Weaving Wool
School of Adaptive Agriculture 16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA, United StatesIn this 4-part series, you’ll learn the skills needed to turn raw fleece into a woven tapestry, step by step. Drop-in for one or complete all of these in-depth, hands-on classes on wool work. No experience is necessary, beginners welcome and encouraged to join. Sep 28 – Weaving Wool: Turn our processed yarn, as well […]
2019 Fibershed Gala: The Practice of Belonging
The 2019 Gala will be an intimate gathering to celebrate our regional textile culture through hands-on activities and storytelling, as well as student interpretations of climate beneficial clothing from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), and the emergence of the 2019 Fibershed Knitalong. For more information visit the 2019 Gala […]
Bundle Dyeing w/ The Dogwood Dyer
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis workshop will introduce participants to the colorful world of natural dye plants, many of which are dual purpose edibles and have herbal/medicinal properties. You'll learn the water wise, mess free technique of bundle dyeing with natural dye expert and educator Liz Spencer. Natural dye basics such as mordanting, extraction, and historical context will be […]