Sheep Shearing and Basic Care 101 – Q&A Webinar
VirtualThe University of California Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) will be offering a sheep shearing and basic care Q&A, via Zoom, on Thursday, May 7th from 3-4 pm (PST). The session will include advice from experienced shearers, flock managers, and fiber experts. Presentations and discussion will focus on shearing that limits stress to both […]
Mothers Day – Crocheted Flower Bouquet! VIRTUAL CLASS
VirtualJoin us for a special class and make your own crocheted tulip for Mother's Day! In this two-hour Zoom class, you will learn how to make an amigurumi tulip. "Amigurumi" is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. It's fun, easy, and makes great gifts for your loved ones! […]
Webinar: Compost Application and CDFA Healthy Soils Program Funding
VirtualNote, this webinar is geared towards producers, specifically those applying to the Healthy Soils Program for Compost Application. Compost Application to Rangelands: Applying for Funding through CDFA’s Healthy Soils Grant Program Applying for funding to spread compost on your rangeland? Wondering what the benefits might be? This webinar will cover: benefits of compost application to […]
Regnerative Economies: What are they, and can fashion play a role in building them?
VirtualA few years ago, environment conversations started to introduce regeneration as a concept. This meant moving the focus from sustainability, which has traditionally focused on minimising negative impacts, to actively repairing the damage that has been done to the planet and restoring critical ecosystems. At Trace Collective that is the focus of our work […]
Alternatives Now Training Series: Land Legacies and Expanding Land Access
VirtualShaping Alternative Futures Now: connecting the dots of intersectional justice is a Zoom-based Training Series facilitated by Teju Adisa-Farrar, who is currently working with Fibershed internally on a training series focused on practicing and supporting intentional equity.
Natural Dye Virtual Demo + Navajo Nation Mask Drive
VirtualLearn how plants in your garden and pantry can provide color for your cloth mask, and help us send a bulk donation of California Cloth Foundry masks to the Navajo Nation Chinle Chapter. Fibershed is sponsoring a virtual demonstration of natural dyeing a cotton mask with plants that are also known for their medicinal properties. […]
Start a Dye Garden – Virtual Class
This class is offered by the American Swedish Institute, led by Maddy Bartsch, a co-founder of the Three Rivers Fibershed Affiliate. Are you interested in learning about growing dye plants for naturally dyeing yarn, fabric and other textiles at home? In this class we will walk through the basics of growing dye plants in your […]
Block Your Knits At Home! – VIRTUAL
VirtualIn this 1 hour online session, we'll cover the 3 different ways you can block your hand knits (or crochets). Have 3 projects ready to ask questions, and practice blocking! Set yourself near a water source (a sink, or a dish pan with warm water). What you'll need: 3 Projects or swatches to practice […]
Spring Top Knit-A-Long!
VirtualInterested in an interactive, virtual knit-a-long? Join me in knitting the Scotch Broom top by Wool + Pine! Instagram and the option for Zoom Meet-Ups (4 Fridays 1-2pm starting May 15) There are two ways you can participate: 1. Follow our progress, share yours on Instagram. #FCSKAL This option is FREE! 2. In addition […]
Learn To Knit – VIRTUAL
VirtualDuring this tough time, we all need something to keep us relaxed, sane and productive. This is an online class, where we will be using the platform Zoom. Please download and test BEFORE the class so we can start promptly! Hey there new knitter! This class is the perfect introduction for the brand […]