Beginning Spinning Class with Windrush Farm
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesBeginning Spinning Class with Windrush FarmSaturday, January 15th & Sunday, January 16th 1:00 – 4:00pm each day You must take this class if you do not know how to spin and what to take the Fleece to Garment Class. Spinning wheels are provided. Also open to anyone who wants to learn how to spin. If […]
Fleece to Garment Series with Windrush Farm
Windrush Farm 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, United StatesFleece to Garment Series with Windrush Farm Learn to create a garment from shearing day to a finished piece. January 29. Fleece to Garment. 11 to 3pm. Witness a sheep shearing and choose your fleece you will be processing for the class. We will have corriedale cross fleeces and Shetland fleeces for you to choose […]
Knitting a Steeked Farm Yarn Cardigan
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFour classes included: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 — from 2 to 4 pm Join a 4-session “Steekalong” knitting class taught by Gayle Ravenscroft of Pacific Knitting Retreats, using our own Fibershed farm yarns. Students will knit a colorwork garment together and then cut it open (steek it) to create a cardigan. […]
Sewing a Tunic with Pia Andersson
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn how to sew a great looking, well-fitting garment Join us for a 2-day sewing workshop from 10 am to 4 pm each day, at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station, California, and learn to make a tunic—a most versatile garment that can easily be accessorized/dressed up or down. It is also […]
Beginning Embroidery at Fiber Circle Studio
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis is a 1 session in-person workshop. DATES/TIMES Sunday, March 20, 2022; 11:30am - 1:30pm LEVEL Beginners. MATERIALS Materials kit included! There will be a selection of kits to choose from in class. DETAILS Embroidery is a lovely way to embellish and personalize your clothing and linens. We'll have iron-on patterns or you can do […]
Cordage-Making Materials and Techniques with Charlie Kennard
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn several techniques to make cordage with a variety of plant fibers String and rope are made from various parts of many native and non-native plants, taking on distinctive appearances, fragrances and strengths. We will learn about the different types of fibers, process a variety of plants used by California Indians and others, and use […]
2 Day Natural Dye Full Spectrum Workshop with Fiber Circle Studio
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United States2 Day Natural Dye Full Spectrum Workshop with Fiber Circle Studio This is a 2 session in-person workshop, running April 2 & 3, 2022, 11am-5pm All materials are included. Each student will get to take home 12 different mini skeins of yarn! Fiber Circle Studio's 2-day Natural Dyeing Rainbow workshop will be a hands-on experience where […]
Buckskin Brain Tanning Process — Traditional California Native Regalia
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesTime: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Location: Fibershed Learning Center, Point Reyes Station, CA (address provided on enrollment) Cost: Free. Enrollment eligible for self-identified Tribal Members in Marin, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties Teachers: Jay Sliwa – Traditional hide tanner, with 25 years experience in the tanning arts & Tišina T. Parker – Southern […]
An Evening on Batik and Javanese Culture with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesThe Brahma Tirta Sari Studio (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) founded by Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam in 1985, explores the roots of Javanese traditional batik, continuing its essence in a contemporary spirit. Javanese philosophy speaks of karti kerdating sukma, work created by the vibration of the soul. Their dedication to this principle, including an understanding that such work […]
Indigo and Ceriops Natural Dyes with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn to prepare and dye with two traditional Indonesian natural dyes: Indigo and Ceriops (mangrove tannin) Please join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station, CA, for a 1-day workshop on dyeing with indigo and Ceriops (mangrove tannin), taught by artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from Brahma Tirta Sari Studio […]