Growing & Processing Flax with Sandy & Durl of Chico Flax
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin us for a fun and informative in-person, hands-on workshop on planting, harvesting and preparing flax to make linen. Topics and demonstrations will include: Planting flax seed—broadcasting techniques versus row planting Harvesting flax—the right time to harvest for just fiber or fiber plus seed Bundling flax—preparing the harvested flax for retting Retting—both dew retting and […]
The Little Wool Workshop at JG Switzer
JG Switzer 6790 McKinley Street, Suite 160, Sebastopol, CALittle Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER Presented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER Make Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature's miracle fiber: wool. 11am-12pm | Saturday May 7th Workshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric We can only accommodate 8 […]
Fibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market Point Reyes Station, CA Sunday, May 8, 2022 | 10-2p Calling all natural dye enthusiasts, hobbyists, artisans, production dyers, or curious creatives! Fibershed is hosting a Natural Dye Farmers Market — Whether you’re an experienced dyer or fresh to the scene, this is a great opportunity to meet your local […]
Crochet Classes at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesWarner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and […]
T-shirts 101 using Foxfibre® organic cotton fabric with Gynna Clemes
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn to sew Colorganic® T-shirts for men, women and children using Foxfibre® organic cotton fabric from Sally Fox This workshop will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center at Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA. (Address provided upon registration.) Sewing with knits and making clothing that fits and looks good isn’t hard […]
Hedgerow Field Day at the Hopland Research and Extension Center
Hopland Research and Extension Center 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA, United StatesRegistration is now up and out for the Hedgerow Field Day on May 18 at the Hopland Research & Education Center! How can a hedgerow increase biodiversity, improve soil health and support your farming operation? Join the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center to learn from their hedgerow demonstration project. We'll consider installation, plant selection, benefits, […]
Crochet Classes at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesWarner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and […]
Making a Coiled Straw Basket with Charlie Kennard
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn about the materials, techniques and traditions of coiled straw basketry We will use grasses or rush as the foundation for the beginning of a bowl-shaped basket suitable for holding fruit or for dough-rising. As binder, we will use split peeled willow. Participants with strong hands and who wish to start a skep (beehive) will […]
Inkle Loom Design + Weaving at Fiber Circle Studio
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis is a 1 session in-person workshop. DATES/TIMES Saturday, May 21, 2022; 11am - 5pm LEVEL Open to beginners and those who have explored inkle weaving in the past but may want a refresher or learn new techniques. MATERIALS Yarn and patterns included. Students must supply their own loom, OR rent/purchase one at online checkout. DETAILS […]
Knitting a Steeked Farm Yarn Cardigan
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFour classes included: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 — from 2 to 4 pm Join a 4-session “Steekalong” knitting class taught by Gayle Ravenscroft of Pacific Knitting Retreats, using our own Fibershed farm yarns. Students will knit a colorwork garment together and then cut it open (steek it) to create a cardigan. […]