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Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle – April

Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle — Ukiah, CA Next Mending Circle: Sunday, April 30, 11-3p (the last Sunday of every month) Who: Hosted by Marie of Full Circle Wool Where: Mariposa Institute, Ukiah  No supplies provided, although natural fiber scraps to share There will be snacks, drinks & good company Any crafts (beyond mending) are welcome! RSVP […]

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Fleece to Garment Series of Classes with Windrush Farm

Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United States

Fleece to Garment Series of Classes Create a garment from scratch! This is a series of 6 classes that take you from witnessing fleece shearing to a final wearable garment. You witness the shearing and choose your fleece, you will learn to skirt and scour, card the roving and design the yarn best suited for […]

$550

Growing & Processing Flax with Sandy & Durl of Chico Flax

Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United States

Join 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 […]

$275

The Magic of Twill in Basketry with Charlie Kennard

Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United States

Learn basic twill weaves for making decorative patterns in basketry Flat strips of material such as cattail, crushed tule, bark, New Zealand flax, and split bamboo, can be interlaced in many ways, to make decorative patterns or to create the structure of a basket. Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain […]

$150
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Northern CA Fibershed Coop @ Temescal Farmers’ Market

Temescal Farmers' Market 5300 Claremont Ave. (DMV), Oakland, CA, United States

SUMMER SOLACE TALLOW X NORTHERN CA FIBERSHED COOP MARKETPLACE Visit the Summer Solace Tallow x Northern CA Fibershed Cooperative booth every other Sunday at the Temescal Farmers Market in Oakland. There you can peruse our curated selection of Fibershed products including locally spun yarn, Climate Beneficial™ felted home goods, handwoven shawls, blankets, luxurious sheepskins, as […]

Fibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market

Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United States

Calling all natural dye enthusiasts, hobbyists, artisans, production dyers, and curious creatives! Mark your calendars for our second annual Natural Dye Farmers Market on Sunday, May 7, 10-2p at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station. Whether you’re an experienced dyer or fresh to the scene, this is a great opportunity to meet your […]

Free

‘Designing for Resilient & Healthy Ecosystems in Our Region’ Webinar

The following webinar is part of our Speaker Series for our "Borrowed from the Soil" Design Challenge. The event is open to all designers and the general public. Are you a designer or textile producer who wants to better understand how you can connect with regional fiber and dye producers to improve the ecosystem impact […]

Free

Mother’s Day: Meet Little Live Lambs

JG Switzer 6790 McKinley Street, Suite 160, Sebastopol, CA

Calling all Little Lambs and Moms Join us at JG SWITZER Mother’s Day (5/14) from 11am - 2pm. Celebrate Mom's Big Day with Champagne, Apple Juice, and Local, Baby Sheep!

Free

The Nettle Dress at Doclands Documentary Film Festival

Unfolding like a magical, modern-day fairytale, this beautiful and intimate story follows the seven-year endeavor by textile artist Allan Brown, after the death of his beloved wife, to weave a hand-spun dress from stinging nettles foraged in the woods surrounding his home. An exquisite journey through loss, grief, and healing. We’re excited to join as […]

$16.50

Fashion Reimagined at Doclands Documentary Film Festival

We’re pleased to join as community partners for the Bay Area Premiere of FASHION REIMAGINED following award-winning fashion designer Amy Powney and the revolution to reduce ecological harm while redefining style. For their No Frills collection, Powney and Brand Manager Chloe Marks intend to build a completely sustainable production chain from seed to shirt. Director […]