Visible Mending on Knitwear and Denim with Arounna Khounnoraj
This workshop is a part of Fibershed’s 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven’t signed up for our challenge? Signup here!) In this workshop you will explore Visible Mending with Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou. We all have that favorite pair of jeans or a well-loved sweater — no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the […]
Community Mending Day at the Fibershed Learning Center
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin us in a mending movement — to slow down, to build relationship with our material culture, to create community. Every stitch, every mend can be an act of resistance to the destructive fast-fashion industry our material culture is steeped in. We're hosting a Community Mending Day to come together and repair our worn and beloved […]
Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
Slowfiber 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CAMeditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care Description: Monthly Schedule: May 26: Patterns & Shapes June 24: Compliments & Line July 29: Monochrome & Harmony August 29: Form, 3-D & Space September 30: Texture & Repetition October 28: Balance & Color November 25: Contrast & […]
Printmaking with Natural Dyes with Karen Hampton
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn to make dyes from local plants & print with them on fabrics Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station for a two-day workshop with textile artist, anthropologist, and storyteller Karen Hampton. The workshop runs from 10 am to 4 pm each day. In Karen's words: […]
Natural Dye Workshop at Wildcat Canyon Community School
Wildcat Canyon Community School 3800 Clark Road, El Sobrante, CA, United StatesNatural dye workshop. Learn how to dye with silk, document creative process, forage, and create dye swatches.
English Willow Basket Weaving Demonstration with Charlie Kennard
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesA demonstration of weaving a large traditional English willow basket from start to finish Charlie will make a traditional large English willow basket from start to finish, while pointing out the various techniques involved. At hand will be a selection of baskets exhibiting a variety of European willow techniques. This demonstration doubles as a preparation […]
Natural Palettes of Fall Color in West Marin with Sasha Duerr
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin Sasha Duerr onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch in Point Reyes Station for a day of exploring fall color and the natural palettes of seasonal color in Northern California. We will gather a variety of onsite ingredients, then make and use natural dye baths with those ingredients and others. Together […]
Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
Slowfiber 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CAMeditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care Description: Monthly Schedule: May 26: Patterns & Shapes June 24: Compliments & Line July 29: Monochrome & Harmony August 29: Form, 3-D & Space September 30: Texture & Repetition October 28: Balance & Color November 25: Contrast & […]
HOLIDAY ART FAIRE at Windrush Farm
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesA Windrush Farm tradition for 20 years. Strolling around the pasture, you will find hand made gifts from your local artisans. After you have worked up an appetite, you can purchase wood fired pizzas to eat at the farm or take home. Free Admission SHINE only