Weaving – Projects for the Home
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States8 Wednesdays February 12 - April 1; 4 - 7 pm Choose between a floor, table or rigid heddle loom, or bring your own! New weavers will experience the complete process of setting up the loom and weaving a sampler…from designing to finishing. ($7 warp materials fee to be paid in class). Experienced weavers […]
Spinning – On The Wheel
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesBeginner's wheel spinning class for all ages and skill levels. We'll cover the basic concepts of wheel technology, their use, and their care. Learn how to draft wool, spin different types of yarn, ply from a lazy kate, a wheel's basic anatomy and other tips and tricks for effectively spinning yarn on a wheel. All […]
Beginning Wheel Spinning
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CALearn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn. You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool. You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]
EcoPrinting on Silk
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAEcoPrinting on Silk Scarves Remember those old leaf prints you made in elementary school? Maybe you put a leaf down and rubbed crayon all around it, leaving an outline of the leaf. Maybe you painted the leaf and pressed it down on paper, creating a print that showed the outline, veins, and irregularities. Fast forward […]
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' Market every other week.
Repair Cafe
San Geronimo Valley Community Center 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blcd, San Geronimo, CAOur second local Repair Cafe is part of an international movement making places for communities to come together and repair broken items instead of sending them to the landfill. Come join your community and work toward transitioning away from consumer culture! This growing event that will include volunteer fixers to work with you to repair clothing, […]
Home Landscaping in a Changing Climate: Fire Smart, Water Wise and Biodiverse
Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CAALL-DAY SYMPOSIUM - Saturday, February 29, 8 am – 5 pm Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA 94957 Sponsored by California Native Plant Society, Bee Audacious, Marin Conservation League, and Marin Art & Garden Center As the climate warms and the weather becomes less predictable, Bay Area home […]
Splendid Basketry
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesIn this 6 hour workshop, learn a basketry technique using flat reed for spikes and round reed for weavers. Weave with additional, creative elements completing a unique, functional vessel. No basket-weaving experience is necessary. Ages: 18+ Skill Requirements: None Taught by: Emily Dvorin
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting? Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]
Visible Mending Workshop
Judith & Lily 24 Western Street, Petaluma, CAMending is a wonderful way to transform your favorite torn or distressed garments, homewares, and other textiles. In this workshop you will explore visible mending with cotton thread and patching, developing your own stitch patterns. Essentially you will be fusing fabrics together with stitch, so they become a new cloth. You will practice boro, sashiko, […]