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 […]
The Livestock Conservancy “All Things Sheep” Conference
Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa 2777 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesHeritage Livestock Conference: All Things Sheep! October 25-26, 2019 in Santa Rosa, California Topics include: Targeted Grazing Holistic Management Fiber Production Natural Wool Dying Conservation breeding Marketing sheep and sheep products Do you have personal experience that you'd like to share or question that you want answered? Join us on Saturday for 3 interactive panel discussions with […]
Bodega Pastures Eco Print Workshop
Bodega Pastures Bodega, CA, United StatesIn this two day workshop at beautiful Bodega Pastures, Cory of Earth my body (formerly The Moon) will lead you on a journey through the dreamy and sensuous practice of Eco-Printing. This dye technique is true to its name, it is environmentally friendly and works like a dye print in which the image and energy […]
Introduction to Nuno Felting
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesIf you want to learn how to make nuno felt, then this is the class for you. You don’t need to have any experience to take this class. All you need is a desire to learn to make a beautiful one of a kind piece of wearable art. This technique is great for making lightweight […]
Basic Machine Sewing / Love your sewing machine
NorCal Sewing and Vacuum 909 D Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesWhether it is your brand new machine or one that has been sitting idle for a while, this class will get you excited and ready to be creative and at ease going into your next project. Hands-on practice during class builds confidence and skills. We will practice bobbin winding, threading, and study the purpose and […]
Southern California Fibershed: Meet-up and Book Signing
Helms Design Center 8745 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CACultivating A Conscious Closet An afternoon of slow fashion featuring a talk with Elizabeth L. Cline, moderated by Kestrel Jenkins of Conscious Chatter. Join us for an afternoon with Elizabeth L. Cline, author of The Conscious Closet and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion, sustainability, and labor rights. Fellow conscious fashion advocate Kestrel Jenkins of […]
Understanding a Sewing Pattern
NorCal Sewing and Vacuum 909 D Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesDecipher the language of sewing instructions and sewing symbols. We’ll use a basic pattern to cut out an easy garment (muslin fabric) and all along we’ll discuss what each dot, line, square and notch, etc mean. We’ll put it together using the sewing machine. You won’t be able to wear this garment–it is just a […]