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  • Basket Weaving (2 DAY)

    THIS IS A 2 DAY WORKSHOP. February 16 + 17; 10 am - 6 pm Immerse yourself in a 2 day, all Inclusive basketry workshop! Are you new to basket making or always wanted to take a workshop? Come cut your teeth on a challenging and rewarding beginning basket. Made baskets in the past? Come […]

  • Wool Processing for Spinning and Felting

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    This class will cover selecting a fleece, fiber preparation for washing, fiber washing, and preparation of washed and dried fiber for spinning using a drum carder, hand cards, and combs.  You’ll also learn how to choose a preparation method for many types of fiber. This class is completely hands-on from start to finish. By the […]

  • Beginning Wheel Spinning

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    Learn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn.  You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool.  You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]

  • Beginning Knitting, Part 1

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    In this first class, you’ll learn to cast on and knit back and forth.  This will be the start of your first scarf. Supplies you’ll need to bring: One skein of worsted weight (4) yarn of your choice. A good beginning yarn is Michael’s brand, Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn. It’s inexpensive, has a nice […]

  • Knitting Studio with Amy Keefer: February 17th, 24th + March 3rd

    A Verb for Keeping Warm 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    Instructor: Amy Keefer Dropped a stitch, confused by gauge, nervous about seaming? Lost in a project, need extra support? Maybe you're ready to start your first sweater? Have a technique you'd like to learn and want guidance? From scarves to sweaters, and anything in between, Amy can help you with your knitting. Spend time in our […]

  • The Knitting Universe – STITCHES West 2019

    One of the big knitting events is coming up, Stitches West! The following Fibershed producers will be there vending: A Verb For Keeping Warm, Pacific Knitting Retreats, Imagiknit, Sincere Sheep

  • Continuing Knitting Class

    Warner Mountain Weavers 459 South Main St. , Cedarville, United States

    2 SESSIONS IN THIS CLASS Saturday, February 23 and March 2, 10 am-12 pm Price: $38 Learn to be a better knitter. We will do increasing, decreasing, simple decorative stitches and introduce principles of pattern reading and garment making. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of making an accurate gauge swatch. Materials needed: knitting needles, […]

  • Zero-Waste Apron Workshop w/ Geana Sieburger of GDS Cloth Goods

    Handcraft Studio School 5885 Doyle St., Emeryville, CA, United States

    Make a zero waste apron that will last a lifetime. During this workshop, you will design your own zero waste apron pattern and walk away with a completed apron made from beautiful 100% cotton selvedge denim. You’ll learn why designing for zero waste is so important, what zero waste really means, and leave with new […]

  • NATURAL COLOR TALK+ BOOK SIGNING

    NATURAL COLOR TALK+ BOOK SIGNING - ANNIE'S ANNUALS, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA ANNIE’S ANNUALS, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA Plants to dye for – literally! Sasha Duerr, alchemist, founder of the Permacouture Institute and author of “Natural Color”, returns by popular demand to share a wealth of local and seasonal plants (as well as weeds and waste from your garden!) […]

  • Wool Processing for Spinning and Felting

    Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CA

    This class will cover selecting a fleece, fiber preparation for washing, fiber washing, and preparation of washed and dried fiber for spinning using a drum carder, hand cards, and combs.  You’ll also learn how to choose a preparation method for many types of fiber. This class is completely hands-on from start to finish. By the […]