Visible Mending – Virtual Class
VirtualLet's jump on the movement toward visible mending using patches and decorative stitching on clothing - giving our items a new life, placing mending front and center! In this class students will walk through the simple concepts and techniques of visible mending. Sandra Johnson will be available to answer questions and guide you with your […]
Sashiko – Virtual Class
VirtualThis is a virtual class. Expose yourself to the beauty of Sashiko with Sandra Johnson! What is Sashiko? It is a traditional Japanese hand stitching technique used to decorate fabric. You can decorate clothing, pillows, and more! We will be working with traditional sashiko fabric that is pre-printing with designs. All materials are included, and […]
Dominique Drakeford: Fashion, Race, Sustainability
VirtualDominique Drakeford is currently a leader in environmental education, ethical fashion, and community advocacy. She is the chief curator of MelaninASS (Melanin and Sustainable Style) – a blog platform amplifying the voices of BIPOC across sustainable fashion, beauty, and wellness spaces. She is also the Co-Founder of Sustainable Brooklyn, an organization working to bridge the […]
Rigid Heddle Weaving – Virtual Class
VirtualOctober 31 + November 7, 2020 1st Session: 12 - 4pm PST 2nd Session: 12 - 1pm PST This is a virtual class. The Rigid Heddle Loom is portable and affordable. It’s a great tool for exploring weaving, using up your stash, and trying something new. Join Sonoma County's professional artist and instructor, Marta Shannon, […]
Learn to Crochet – Virtual Class
VirtualThis is a virtual class. Ready to get hooked? In this 1.5 hour virtual workshop you will learn the basic crochet stitches, how to change colors, and sew your piece together, giving you all the skills you need to make this fashionable cowl! Bring your own materials, or view the links below to use […]
Knit A Hat – Virtual Class
VirtualNovember 7 + 14, 2020 1:00 - 2:30 PM PST This is a virtual class. THIS IS A 2 SESSION CLASS that happens on 2 Consecutive Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:30. Know how to knit & purl? It's time to put it all together! Learn a variation to casting on, knit in the round, decrease […]
2020 Fibershed Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium: Healthy Soil and Sea
VirtualThe 9th annual Fibershed Symposium will focus on how natural fiber and dye systems can positively impact soil and sea. Join us this November 12 - 14: From the landscape to the seascape, the largest active carbon pools on planet earth are where we humans work, and where the impacts of our lives are made […]
Felt Ball Coaster/Trivet – Virtual Class
VirtualThis is a virtual class. Felt ball trivets and coasters are a great way to be crafty, and have a finished usable product within an hour! These make great functional decor, especially for the holidays and the perfect gift! All materials are included and can be picked up or shipped. The instructor will reach out prior […]
Weave A Silk Scarf – Virtual Class
VirtualNovember 14 + 15 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST This is a 2 session virtual class. Let the loom guide your hand! Explore what a 4-shaft loom can do with improvisational weaving techniques in this beginner-friendly workshop. Immerse yourself in a joyful free weaving style where there are no mistakes, only expressions of what’s on […]
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom with Robin Lynde
In this 1.5-hour demo and Q&A session, Robin Lynde of Meridian Jacobs (fibershed.org/producers/meridian-jacobs/) will show how to weave a neck warmer (a short scarf with a slit) on a take-anywhere rigid heddle loom, with the easiest warping method you'll ever use! Rigid heddle looms are simple to warp, inexpensive, and very portable. This is a […]