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  • Swatch Local – A Yarn Tasting

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Join Stephany Wilkes, author of RAW MATERIAL - Working Wool in the West, for an opportunity to get test out and knit or crochet with local yarns, at low cost and low risk. The morning will be a book reading and signing from 11:00 - 12:00. There will be an hour lunch break and then […]

  • Intro to Wool Work – Processing / Carding Wool

    School of Adaptive Agriculture 16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA, United States

    In this 4-part series, you’ll learn the skills needed to turn raw fleece into a woven tapestry, step by step. Drop-in for one or complete all of these in-depth, hands-on classes on wool work. No experience is necessary, beginners welcome and encouraged to join. Sep 14 – Processing / Carding Wool: An in-depth class on […]

  • Eco Printing

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Come join us for an eco printing workshop with local fiber artist, Jonatha Foli. Using locally foraged plant material rich with tannins and wool fabric milled in New England, you will learn the history and techniques used to create an eco printed piece, and then create your own piece to take home. There will be […]

  • Hat-A-Thon Part 1: Cables

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Hat-A-Thon - Each month, learn a different technique and make a cute hat! September: Cables (1 session) October: Fair Isle Colorwork (1 session) November (Dates TBD): Bobbles (2 sessions) This month, we'll be learning cables! Believe it or not, there are two different cables in this adorb hat! I'll show you my tricks for each […]

  • RMAC Public Workshop – Tools for Sustainable Management of California’s Fire-Prone Landscapes: Grazing for Fuel Reduction

    California Natural Resources Building Auditorium 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA

    Tools for Sustainable Management of California’s Fire-Prone Landscapes: Grazing for Fuel Reduction California is facing unprecedented wildfires – how can we respond? In today’s fire regime, we need a diverse toolbox to respond effectively and sustainably manage the land to prevent catastrophic wildfires. The California Range Management Advisory Committee, an advisory body to the California […]

  • Creative Retreat – Block Printing w/ Natural Dyes

    The Farm Mendo Mendocino, CA

    Escape to the magical, refreshing forests of Mendocino and embark on a relaxing, creative retreat with a small group of other creatives.   We'll be spending 3 days and 2 nights at The Farm Mendocino - a gorgeous, off the grid BnB. Many of the meals will be provided using local, fresh ingredients and cooked […]

  • Knitting Under the Redwoods

    Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States

    Please send me an e-mail to receive more information about the lodging accommodations. A PDF will be sent with more information about location and amenities of each "room". alisha@fibercirclestudio.com Escape to the magical, refreshing forests of Mendocino and embark on a relaxing retreat where we'll be working on our creative projects - knitting and crochet […]

  • Intro to Wool Work – Spinning Wool

    School of Adaptive Agriculture 16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA, United States

    In this 4-part series, you’ll learn the skills needed to turn raw fleece into a woven tapestry, step by step. Drop-in for one or complete all of these in-depth, hands-on classes on wool work. No experience is necessary, beginners welcome and encouraged to join. Sep 21 – Spinning Wool: Turn clean, carded fleece into yarn […]

  • Spelt Weaving: An Ancient Tradition

    School of Adaptive Agriculture 16200 N Hwy 101, Willits, CA, United States

    The ancient practice of weaving stalks of grain into intricate patterns comes from a time when people’s survival depended on the grain harvest. These designs vary from country to country, but a similar belief in the fertility of the earth underlies them all. Woven from the last sheaf or best cut of the harvest, straw […]

  • Making a Traditional Japanese Vat with Buaisou

    Sonoma Community Center 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA, United States

    Learn about the process of how to make and maintain an indigo vat/dye, using a traditional technique of fermenting Sukumo (composted indigo) in ash lye, calcium hydroxide, and wheat bran with BUAISOU staff from Tokushima, Japan. Fermentation takes eleven days in Sonoma before the indigo dye workshops start. Full schedule of BUAISOU workshops here: https://www.sonomaculturalexchange.org/new-events […]

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