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 […]
Wool Comforter Workshops
Bodega Pastures Bodega, CA, United StatesCall Hazel Flett for more info 707-327-6816.
Dayton Fibershed Day
Agraria Community Solutions 131 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Yellow Springs, OHSee what’s going on in the region with local growing, weaving and dying, and learn why it matters. Co-sponsored with Rust Belt Fibershed. Tickets are $40 for Early Birds until September 1st. After that, tickets are $50 each. There is also a $15 limited income option.
Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesWeave a neck warmer (a short scarf with a slit) or a table runner on a take-anywhere rigid heddle loom and learn the easiest warping method you'll ever use! You will learn how to plan a project, choose yarn, and calculate yardage. Rigid heddle looms are simple to warp, inexpensive, and very portable. This is […]
Rigid Heddle Weaving for Beginners
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesWeave a neck warmer (a short scarf with a slit) or a table runner on a take-anywhere rigid heddle loom and learn the easiest warping method you'll ever use! You will learn how to plan a project, choose yarn, and calculate yardage. Rigid heddle looms are simple to warp, inexpensive, and very portable. This is […]
Knitting – Fix Those Mistakes!
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesEnd your knitting sailor days! How often do you find yourself saying, “$#!t” and grumbling about how you messed up again? Well we can’t control that the mistakes get made or how often, however we CAN control how you react to them. Rather than exclaiming a slew of curse words and abandoning ship, this class […]
Fibershed Producers @ Temescal Farmers’ Market
Temescal Farmers' Market 5300 Claremont Ave. (DMV), Oakland, CA, United StatesMegan of Summer Solace is continuing the tradition of providing Fibershed Producer products at her booth at the Temescal, Oakland Farmers' Marketevery other week.
Sewing Lab
O'Hanlon Center For the Arts 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, United StatesA love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together in this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop your skills in a group of […]
Going International with your Art Career – Residencies and other Opportunities for Artists at Any Career Stage and Using Any Medium
Santa Rosa, California Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesLearn how to find and win international residencies and other opportunities to see the world and make your art at the same time. Jane will tell about her experiences as a Fulbright Scholar artist in residence in Taiwan, a Fulbright Specialist artist in Turkey and a recipient of residency grants from organizations in Japan, Nepal, the […]
Refining Your Skills, Tips and Techniques for Expanding Your Spinning
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesInstructors: Mimi Luebbermann & Marlie deSwart This class is for spinners wanting to improve their spinning skills and to learn how to expand the range of yarns they are able to create. Everyone brings their spun singles for show and tell, and we start by introducing the spinning methods used to create woolen or […]