Beginning Wheel Spinning
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CALearn 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 […]
EcoPrinting on Silk
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAEcoPrinting on Silk Scarves Remember those old leaf prints you made in elementary school? Maybe you put a leaf down and rubbed crayon all around it, leaving an outline of the leaf. Maybe you painted the leaf and pressed it down on paper, creating a print that showed the outline, veins, and irregularities. Fast forward […]
Fibershed Producers @ Temescal Farmers’ Market
Temescal Farmers' Market 5300 Claremont Ave. (DMV), Oakland, CA, United StatesMegan of Summer Solace is continuing the tradition of providing Fibershed Producer products at her booth at the Temescal, Oakland Farmers' Market every other week.
Repair Cafe
San Geronimo Valley Community Center 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blcd, San Geronimo, CAOur second local Repair Cafe is part of an international movement making places for communities to come together and repair broken items instead of sending them to the landfill. Come join your community and work toward transitioning away from consumer culture! This growing event that will include volunteer fixers to work with you to repair clothing, […]
Home Landscaping in a Changing Climate: Fire Smart, Water Wise and Biodiverse
Marin Art & Garden Center 30 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Ross, CAALL-DAY SYMPOSIUM - Saturday, February 29, 8 am – 5 pm Marin Art & Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross, CA 94957 Sponsored by California Native Plant Society, Bee Audacious, Marin Conservation League, and Marin Art & Garden Center As the climate warms and the weather becomes less predictable, Bay Area home […]
Splendid Basketry
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesIn this 6 hour workshop, learn a basketry technique using flat reed for spikes and round reed for weavers. Weave with additional, creative elements completing a unique, functional vessel. No basket-weaving experience is necessary. Ages: 18+ Skill Requirements: None Taught by: Emily Dvorin
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting? Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]
Visible Mending Workshop
Judith & Lily 24 Western Street, Petaluma, CAMending is a wonderful way to transform your favorite torn or distressed garments, homewares, and other textiles. In this workshop you will explore visible mending with cotton thread and patching, developing your own stitch patterns. Essentially you will be fusing fabrics together with stitch, so they become a new cloth. You will practice boro, sashiko, […]
Basic Machine Sewing / Love your sewing machine
NorCal Sewing and Vacuum 909 D Street, San Rafael, CA, United StatesWhether it is your brand new machine or one that has been sitting idle for a while, this class will get you excited and ready to be creative and at ease going into your next project. Hands-on practice during class builds confidence and skills. We will practice bobbin winding, threading, and study the purpose and […]
Soap & Lotion Making Workshop
Wild Oat Hollow 2425 Old Adobe Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesCome learn how to make your own soap and luxurious lotion at home. In this 3-hour class, you will be guided through the entire process of both soap making using the cold process method and lotion making: we will make two different soaps using local, sustainable ingredients (organic oils, animal fats, hydrosols, butters & essential […]