Fibershed

Windrush Farm's Spring Fiber Fling
2022-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Windrush Farm, 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
A sale of crafts, fiber, fiber equipment, and demonstrations!
Spin & Knit In
When: May 7, 10-3p
Where: Windrush Farm, 2263 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma, CA
Fiber Sales:
Fiber Vendors: Windrush Farm, Marlie De Swart, Beesy Bee Fibers, Gina Alexander, Charmaines Handmade, Bonnie Reardon, and more. Local yarn, roving, knit, and woven wear.
Other Vendors: Ceramics, wood work, brooms, lotions, plant starts, and more!
Spin & Knit In:
Bring your spinning wheel, knitting and crochet projects, and enjoy the afternoon on the farm with other fiber enthusiasts! Bring a lunch and picnic at the farm.
Demos & Farm Tours:
Watch local artists demonstrate their craft in the idyllic setting and get to meet the sheep!
Spinning Demo: 10:30a
Carding Demo: 11:30a
Farm Tour: 12p
Drop Spindle Demo: 1:30p

Growing & Processing Flax with Sandy & Durl of Chico Flax
2022-05-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Join us for a fun and informative in-person, hands-on workshop on planting, harvesting and preparing flax to make linen. Topics and demonstrations will include:
Planting flax seed—broadcasting techniques versus row planting
Harvesting flax—the right time to harvest for just fiber or fiber plus seed
Bundling flax—preparing the harvested flax for retting
Retting—both dew retting and wet retting explained. We will discuss using a small tank or low-volume sprinklers, and show examples of ready-retted flax.
The hands-on portion of the workshop will include:
Processing retted flax—learn how use a traditional brake, scutch/paddle, and a series of hackles
Creating a strick—a decorative bundle of fiber ready to be converted into sliver for spinning
Students will come home with some seeds for planting in their garden, flax straw ready for processing, handouts on how to make equipment, and more!
The class is limited to 15 students, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station. (Address provided upon registration.) The class will be both outdoors and in the garage classroom, which has plenty of ventilation and wooden folding chairs.
To enroll: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/251635718207
Participants should bring any personal snacks, lunch and beverages. Lunch is not included.
Important note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, we will take appropriate precautions. Depending on current conditions, masks may be required in indoor spaces for all participants, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the class. If conditions change and it becomes necessary to cancel because of the pandemic, your tuition and fees will be refunded.

Fibershed Scholarship Program
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

Sandy Fisher and Durl Van Alstyne have created a social enterprise known as Chico Flax, practicing regenerative agriculture with the help of The Center for Regenerative Agriculture and the School of Engineering at CSU, Chico, and other community members. They expanded their operation in 2018 to a 3.75 acre farm. Twelve years prior, Sandy and other community members worked at various small gardens to grow and process flax into linen. Today they processes their own flax into a variety of yarns, creating blends of their linen with local wool and cotton. This year Sandy will be participating in the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington DC in April, showing her handwoven shawls and scarves using Chico Flax yarns.

Photo of Durl Van Alstyne and Sandy Fisher by Paige Green
Collage at top of page: top row, courtesy of Chico Flax (1), by Paige Green (2); bottom row, by Paige Green (1), courtesy of Chico Flax (2)

The Little Wool Workshop at JG Switzer
2022-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | JG Switzer, 6790 McKinley Street, Suite 160, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER
Presented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER
Make Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool.
11am-12pm | Saturday May 7th
Workshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric
We can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible.
Please check schedule online to register and confirm times. Private parties can be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays or by appointment only. Please call 707 244 3330 or email us at service@jgswitzer.com to book a private event.

Fibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market
2022-05-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Fibershed Natural Dye Farmers Market
Point Reyes Station, CA
Sunday, May 8, 2022 | 10-2p
Calling all natural dye enthusiasts, hobbyists, artisans, production dyers, or curious creatives!
Fibershed is hosting a Natural Dye Farmers Market — Whether you’re an experienced dyer or fresh to the scene, this is a great opportunity to meet your local fiber and dye farmers, pick up natural dye plants and seeds to grow in your garden this season, purchase dye materials for your next project, ask other dye-enthusiasts questions, and learn more about the dyeing process! We will be brewing some demonstration dye pots so you can see the beautiful array of colors the land produces.
Available for purchase:

Natural dye plant starts
Natural dye seeds
Dried and fresh dye materials

Location:
Fibershed Learning Center
14000 Point Reyes – Petaluma Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94949
*Please note there is limited to no phone service in this area. We recommend that you map your directions out prior to driving. Wifi is available on site.

Flyer Attached Here.

Crochet Classes at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
2022-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 | High Desert Fibershed Learning Center, 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, 96104, United States
Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022.

May 14
10am-12noon
$35

Barbara Spears will teach both single and double crochet, how to read patterns and how to make a simple garment or granny square.

This class is a good refresher for those who want to pick up their crochet hooks again.
To sign up call the shop 530 279-2164
Stop by Warner Mountain Weavers in Cedarville, California

REGISTER HERE

T-shirts 101 using Foxfibre® organic cotton fabric with Gynna Clemes
2022-05-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Learn to sew Colorganic® T-shirts for men, women and children using Foxfibre® organic cotton fabric from Sally Fox
This workshop will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center at Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA. (Address provided upon registration.)
Sewing with knits and making clothing that fits and looks good isn’t hard or scary! As a class we will work through each step of the process.
This is an intro to sewing knits workshop that can be sewn by hand or sewing machine and promotes ZERO waste. Students who choose to hand sew are not expected to finish their garments in class.
Gynna will provide all materials needed for each student to have a successful sewing experience.
Enroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/325986493377
Students will learn:

How to sew a knit T-shirt by hand or sewing machine
How to trace a pattern
How to best layout pattern pieces on fabric for minimal waste

Students will take home:

A finished T-shirt
Pattern pieces to make many more t-shirts!

Instructor will provide:

Paper and drafting supplies
Simple sewing supplies
Size specific pattern pieces
Measurement cards (handout)
Cut cards (handout)
Colorganic medium weight brown jersey fabric
Colorganic rib knit fabric (as needed for neckband, arm cuffs and waist band)
Colorganic Foxfibre sewing thread
New needles for each machine: ball point, jersey

Students should bring:

Personal lunch, snacks, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided.
Notepad, pencil
Basic sewing supplies: scissors, pins/clips
Sewing machine (in good working order) with foot petals, instruction book if needed and any other parts that it needs.
Optional: students can bring knit medium weight knit fabric and rib knit fabric if they would like to prep another T-shirt in class, if time allows

Experience: Beginner sewing experience needed. Students should know how to use their own machines and be comfortable threading and changing bobbins.
Email Gynna at gynna@gynnamade.com if you have any questions.
We have a few sewing machines that are available to rent. Email Gynna to reserve your sewing machine rental. Rental fee is $50 per day.
Important note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, and depending on conditions at the time, masks may be required in indoor spaces for all participants, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the class. If conditions change and it becomes necessary to cancel because of the pandemic, your tuition and fees will be refunded.

Fibershed Scholarship Program
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

Gynna Clemes received her first sewing machine at age 7, and began designing and drafting patterns and sewing her own clothing during high school. She taught herself to knit during college, and after college added weaving and spinning to her fiber journey.
A mostly self-taught maker, Gynna has a relaxed view on creating — there are many tips and tricks to learn but few steadfast rules. She enjoys learning from others and adding different views and tips to her arsenal.
Gynna’s latest clothing line — Hank and Momma Clothing — was born of necessity as an outlet to redefine and re-find herself after feeling lost under the role of being a new mother. Hank and Momma Clothing was truly the pivotal point in Gynna’s creative career. She’s passionate about creating comfy, cozy clothing that instills confidence and promotes creative exploration for all. Today you can find Gynna’s clothing lines on her website GynnaMade.com and on FibershedMarketplace.com.
Gynna believes that anyone can learn to create a wardrobe that helps ground them and gives meaning to their lives, wherever they are on their creative journey.
Rooted in smart fashion, she is excited to share her experiences, tips and tricks and creative process through her new SMART Fashion workshops. Smart fashion incorporates simple materials that actively regenerate textiles in daily life.

Simple and sustainable
Materials that
Actively
Regenerate
Textiles

Hedgerow Field Day at the Hopland Research and Extension Center
2022-05-18 09:30 - 14:30 | Hopland Research and Extension Center, 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA, 95449, United States
Registration is now up and out for the Hedgerow Field Day on May 18 at the Hopland Research & Education Center!

How can a hedgerow increase biodiversity, improve soil health and support your farming operation? Join the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center to learn from their hedgerow demonstration project.
We’ll consider installation, plant selection, benefits, economic impacts and financial support available for hedgerow projects.
Speakers will include:

John Bailey (HREC Director) – Lessons learned from the HREC hedgerow.
Dr. Gordon Frankie (UC Berkeley Urban Bee Lab) – Attracting native bees.
Chuck Vaughn (Peregrine Audubon Chapter) – Creating bird habitat in your hedgerow.
Rebecca Burgess (Fibershed) – Natural dye plants.
Natural Resource Conservation Service – Soil health and carbon sequestration.

When:
Wednesday, May 18 from 9:30am-2:30pm

Where: Hopland Research and Extension Center, Hopland, CA.

Cost:
$20 per person.
Lunch is included.
Limited to 40 participants.
Registration closes May 15.

This class would suit: All those with an interest in/opportunity to develop a hedgerow on lands that they live on, work or manage.

Questions, accommodations needed? Please contact Hannah Bird 707-744-1424 x105

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This project was supported by the ‘California Climate Investments‘ program.

Crochet Classes at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | High Desert Fibershed Learning Center, 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, 96104, United States
Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022.

May 21
10am-12noon
$35

Barbara Spears will teach both single and double crochet, how to read patterns and how to make a simple garment or granny square.

This class is a good refresher for those who want to pick up their crochet hooks again.
To sign up call the shop 530 279-2164
Stop by Warner Mountain Weavers in Cedarville, California

Making a Coiled Straw Basket with Charlie Kennard
2022-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Learn about the materials, techniques and traditions of coiled straw basketry
We will use grasses or rush as the foundation for the beginning of a bowl-shaped basket suitable for holding fruit or for dough-rising. As binder, we will use split peeled willow. Participants with strong hands and who wish to start a skep (beehive) will have the option of using a roadside grass and binding cane.
Beginning and experienced weavers are welcome. We will work with materials that can be gathered or grown in our area; they are not available in stores. The purpose of the workshop is to learn about the materials, techniques and traditions, rather than to necessarily complete a basket in class.
The class is limited to 14 students, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA. (Address provided upon registration.) Weather permitting, we will be sitting outdoors in a shaded area. (You are welcome to bring an outdoor folding chair or cushion, otherwise outdoor seating is on wooden stools.) In the case of rain, we will be in the garage classroom, which has plenty of ventilation and wooden folding chairs.
Participants should bring large scissors, a pocket knife, and a small water bowl (a 9-inch cake pan is ideal); plus any personal snacks, lunch and beverages. Lunch is not included.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/251489912097
Important note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, masks are required in indoor spaces for all participants, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the class. If conditions change and it becomes necessary to cancel because of the pandemic, your tuition and fees will be refunded.

Fibershed Scholarship Program
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

Charlie Kennard of San Anselmo is a long-time basket weaver and student of California Indian and other traditional basketry techniques. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden, the Laguna Center in Santa Rosa and in many schools and at teacher trainings. Tule boats made in his workshops can be seen at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Lake County Museum, and another is in the collection of the Oakland Museum. You can also visit a basketry plant garden Charlie has created at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Charlie is active in native habitat restoration in Marin, managing several projects for Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed.
Photos in collage at top of page: left and top right, courtesy of Charlie Kennard; bottom right, by Paige Green

Inkle Loom Design + Weaving at Fiber Circle Studio
2022-05-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Fiber Circle Studio, 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
This is a 1 session in-person workshop.
DATES/TIMES
Saturday, May 21, 2022; 11am – 5pm
LEVEL
Open to beginners and those who have explored inkle weaving in the past but may want a refresher or learn new techniques.
MATERIALS
Yarn and patterns included. Students must supply their own loom, OR rent/purchase one at online checkout.
DETAILS
Welcome to the land of inkle weaving!
Annie MacHale, a weaver based in New Mexico, will be making a special trip to the studio to share her incredible inkle weaving knowledge! She has recently published two wonderful books on color and design for the inkle loom! Books will be available to purchase directly from her in class. Please bring cash or check.
This class will provide you with color and design theory for warp-faced bandweaving. Students will create their own pattern (if desired, or select from existing designs), warp the loom, and begin weaving on their project.
Finished bands are used as belts, bag or guitar straps, hat bands, keychains and more!
Ages: 12+
Skill Requirements: None
Taught by: Annie MacHale
The Finer Details…
All students are required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. This class involves close proximity, as well as occasional student/teacher contact to direct and guide techniques.
Please visit our website for class & refund policies. By signing up, you acknowledge that you are aware of and agree to our policies. Thank you.

Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
2022-05-26 06:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-24 06:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-29 06:00 - 20:00 | Slowfiber, 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CA, 93940-2829
Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care

Description:

Monthly Schedule:

May 26: Patterns & Shapes
June 24: Compliments & Line
July 29: Monochrome & Harmony
August 29: Form, 3-D & Space
September 30: Texture & Repetition
October 28: Balance & Color
November 25: Contrast & Value
December 30: Unity and Variety

Stitching as Meditation. Hmmm… well, self-care is hot on the tongues of those who know best. I happen to know that incremental decision-making processes have a calming effect and then the language of stitching can come with the labels like relaxing and meditative. I include words like repetitive, unifying, balancing, rhythmic. Well guess what? These words are also part of our universal design and art-language. I am crazy about how they speak to each other in my own slow-stitching practice. I believe there is a convergence here worth exploring together.
With this monthly gathering, our work is not outcome-based. We will however use the elements and principles of design as meditation and design jumping-off points. Line, Shape, Color, Form, Space, Texture, Balance, Rhythm, Repetition, Harmony, Contrast, and Unity. These are powerful words in design and in daily living. I believe we run the risk of going in to our weekend feeling refreshed and centered. I will encourage you to continue the process at home as well.
You will be provided with everything you need including a curated bundle of materials to work with which supports the element and/or principle of design for that evening. We will be working together but independently in the slowfiber classroom. Needles and threads are also provided. Simply bring yourself and perhaps a snack to share. I will have bottomless tea available. This is a non-judgmental and supportive environment and practice. I recommend you be able to stitch and thread a needle well. That is all. If you participate in all eight monthly offerings the finished outcome is enough to build a prayer flag-I am happy to do that with you as a reminder of your self care practice.
There is no refund for these events if you need to cancel. Please plan accordingly, you are however welcome to give your spot away to a friend.
I recommend- Slow Stitch by Claire Wellesley Smith, a much-needed guide to adopting a less-is-more approach, valuing quality over quantity, and bringing a meaningful and thoughtful approach to textile practice. We will look at stitching thru the filter of fine art with this book.
Claire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down, including:

Using simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms)
Reusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects)
Limiting your equipment
Mending revisited (practical and decorative techniques)
Project ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice

Clothing Swap & Mending Booth in Petaluma
2022-05-28 10:30 - 13:30 | Grand Central Petaluma, 226 Weller St, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States

Your Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter at slowfiber
2022-06-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Slowfiber, 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CA, 93940-2829
Your Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter Friday (all day)
as part of The Stitch as Self Portrait Series

Description:

Your Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter
The Stitch as Self Portrait: A Contemplative Approach to Needle and Thread
1 Day Workshop: Friday, June 3, 2022 9:00 am-4:00 pm
$125
Please, pack your lunch so we can hang out!
Description
Join in for a full day of meandering-stitches with intuitive maker Nancy Walter. Bring your linen garment or fabric and scraps, bits and pieces, precious snippets, a poem or words of wisdom. Inspired by your personal story and collected materials, Nancy will guide you through her improvised process of allowing the story to guide you.

This free-spirited practice focuses on listening to the inner voice while silently observing and letting the materials do the work for you.

We are a curation of where we’ve been, what we’ve experienced and what we’ve accomplished. This curation is our personal story, a rich tapestry unique to each one of us, and these stories are not only important to remember but also are worth telling.

As we move forward in life, allowing time to review our history can help us share and connect with others, develop our self-awareness, heal past trauma and move forward with more freedom, or simply allow the joy of the past wash over us when we need it most. Sometimes remembering prompts us to notice how intricate, nuanced and interesting we are… a view we generally admire in others but perhaps not ourselves.

Whether you choose to express your tale in a realistic or abstract manner is up to you.

The subject can be about something that changed you, influenced you, inspired you, or affected you in some way. Possibly it was about a time in your life, or about someone you loved, or a trip you took. Maybe it’s a story about your rose garden, cooking, or your dog. It can be an ode, a celebration, a remembrance… the subject simply needs to be personal and meaningful.

Before class you’ll be asked to find something you’d like to
embellish/embroider/appliqué. Nancy uses linen blouses, pants and jackets from pre-owned sources.

Prerequisites

You must be able to thread and knot a needle repeatedly
Do a running stitch and back stitch.
Please be at least 16 years old to participate.
patience
a kind heart free from judgement (self and others)

*Nancy will have examples on hand and demo how to use.
Stitch as Self Portrait Series
Where?
Always meeting in person in the slowfiber classroom (outside if necessary) on the first Friday of the month, beginning in the morning before the weekend’s round of obligations begin.
Why?
Community stitching is as old as time whether to conserve candle light or stave off loneliness and the shared time at the needle heals us. Fine artists are tuned to see nuance and to look inward. Combined, these two elements can be an alchemical masterpiece of experience. This is not a literal interpretation of the act of making a Self Portrait but an opportunity to explore the self ( hence the title ) through stitching and cloth with others. A safe place for guided self examination- and a check- in to who we are at this place and time. We will recover from Covid’s constraints as a community eventually but for now we dig in deeper, changed as a result of our collective experience. Needle, thread and heart are the focus in this series. A time for you (and maybe a friend) to work quietly and contemplatively with a practicing artist, about you.
What will we be doing?:
This hand work (no machines) is not an outcome based opportunity but a mindful, slowing of expectations combined with digging deeper inwardly to locate the hidden gems which make each of us special and creatively unique. Needle, thread cloth and heart are the focus. A time for you (and hopefully friends) to work quietly and contemplatively with artist who’s lens is honed to seek greater meaning in the work.
You provide:
· Your pre-owned linen shirt, skirt, trouser. You may use piece of plain washed and dried linen fabric (available at slowfiber)
· Found objects (personal treasures – lace, bobbles, photos (for reference) of special time or place person pet, poems, special words etc.
The following items are available at slowfiber

Embroidery Scissors
Chenille Needles
Pins
Fabric chalk
Fabric pencils
Embroidery flosses of all sorts- your favorite colors and textures

Supplies included slowfiber has a lot of fun scrap thread floss and string to share. You are welcome to use as much as you need.
Bio:
Nancy Walter
Nancy’s long career as a graphic designer and art director took her from Montreal to New York to Encinitas. She’s studied and practiced illustration, printmaking, book arts as well as being one of the featured artists at Deepak Chopra spiritual center in Carlsbad CA. She is a trained Arts Therapy coach, a Soul Collage facilitator, and she facilitates healing Art Journaling classes. In late 2020 she began a new discipline to connect with others and heal from grief. The act of stitching ticked so many boxes that she started stitching daily.
You will be asked to mask and vaccinated with booster to participate (until further notice). We max out at 8
people per session.
There are no cancellations for this class after May 20, 2022. Prior to May 20, 2022 You may have 100% of your money back minus credit card processing fee of 4%. You agree to this policy with your payment.

Sewing a Tunic with Pia Andersson at High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
2022-06-03 14:00 - 2022-06-04 17:00 | High Desert Fibershed Learning Center, 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, 96104, United States
Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022.

June 3rd 2:00-8:00pm – June 4th 11am-5pm
$235. Limit 6 students

Learn how to sew a great looking, well-fitting garment
Join us for a 2-day sewing workshop that is 12 hours of one on one instruction. Learn to make a tunic—a most versatile garment that can easily be accessorized/dressed up or down. It is also one of the easiest garments to sew, as it’s made of only four pieces—two front and two back (joined with center back and front seams). Pia will demonstrate various construction techniques as we work—bias tape application, facing, top stitching and side or patch pockets. Tunic pattern is provided.
You’ll need to have basic machine sewing skills to follow the course material and a working sewing machine.
Having many years of design and technical experience, Pia teaches with a light touch. She will teach you to make clothes with spirit and integrity that you will love to wear and that are reflective of you! We will have a great time together, and you’ll come away with a great looking, well-fitting garment. But Pia reminds us that perfection is elusive!
Bring: personal snacks, lunch and beverage; your sewing machine (in good working order); fabric (suggestions below); and sewing supplies.
Questions: Please contact Pia with any questions you may have about the class content: marinsewinglab@gmail.com or 415 328 4598.
Fabric suggestions: You’ll need mid-weight fabric— 2.5 yards if the fabric is 44/48” wide and 2 yards if the fabric is 60” wide. You may use any mid-weight fabric from any fabric source. Denim is a great choice.
Fabrics by Fibershed producers to consider:
Climate Beneficial Community Supported Cloth fabric from Lana’s Lana available in the shop https://www.lanislana.com
Fox Fibre: https://www.vreseis.com/shop
California Cloth Foundry: https://clothfoundry.com
Huston Textile: https://www.hustontextile.com
Fibershed Marketplace: https://www.fibershedmarketplace.com/products/fiber/Fabric
Natural dye sources, if you would like to dye your own fabric:
Botanical Colors: https://botanicalcolors.com/
Stony Creek Colors: https://www.stonycreekcolors.com/
Pia Andersson has an educational background in the textile arts with a college degree from University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where she grew up and lived until her late twenties. She was the founder and CEO of Mimi the Sardine from 1990 until she retired in 2014, so most of her professional life was spent in design and textile product development in the SF Bay Area. Besides her own line of children’s accessories, she designed and produced children’s clothing for Hanna Anderson and Garnet Hill.

REGISTER HERE

Drop By Knitting:"Knit Night" with Melissa Harris at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
2022-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | High Desert Fibershed Learning Center, 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, 96104, United States
Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022.

Friday June 3rd 5-8pm during First Fridays

If you are “stuck” on a project or want to start a new one or if you just want
to come and knit outside in the front garden of the shop. Everyone welcome!

First Fridays of every month sponsored by SV Chamber of Commerce
Vendors, music, Kid’s activities, wine & beer tasting, farmer’s market, and more

Cedarville, Main Street

June 3, July 1, August 5, September 9, October 1

Introduction to Flax Papermaking with Michelle Wilson
2022-06-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
An introduction to making handmade paper from flax fiber in the Western tradition
Flax is among the oldest fiber crops in the world, the use of flax for linen going back nearly 10,000 years. Short fibers called tow are a byproduct of flax processing, and can be used in papermaking. We will learn how the fiber is prepared for making paper — from its harvest to the workshop — as well as how to form our own sheets of handmade paper using a mold and deckle, and how to press and dry our papers.
The class is limited to 15 students, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center at Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA. (Address provided upon registration.)
Enroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/291110458217
Students will be taking home wet sheets of paper to dry at home. Please bring a roll of paper towels to carry your wet sheets of paper home on.
This will be a wet class, please wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. The class will include some lifting.

Fibershed Scholarship Program
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

Michelle Wilson is an artist living in Oakland CA, whose work explores hand papermaking traditions from all over the world. Her practice includes frequent collaborations with other artists; in particular her ongoing projects Book Bombs (with Mary Tasillo) and the Rhinoceros Project (with Anne Beck). She has been making paper since 2002. Wilson has an MFA in Book Arts and Printmaking from the University of the Arts, and a BFA from Moore College of Art and Design. She lectures and teaches widely, including places such as Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Magnolia Editions, the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art Print Center, the Kala Art Institute, and currently teaches printmaking and seminars at San Jose State University and Stanford University.

Natural Palettes of Summer Color in West Marin with Sasha Duerr
2022-06-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Join Sasha Duerr onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station for a day of exploring summer color and the natural palettes of seasonal color in Northern California. We will gather a variety of onsite ingredients, then make and use natural dye baths with those ingredients and others. Together we will create a local summer dye palette from a curated selection of gathered ingredients, including weeds and food and flora waste. Explore the nuances and beauty of color terroir, and create an array of take-home, naturally dyed textiles, saturated in the seasonal tones of West Marin.
Students should bring their own lunch, snacks, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. There will also be time outdoors gathering plant materials, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Materials provided. Optional: students may bring a few small items to dye (must already be scoured and of natural fibers).
To enroll: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/310188089927
Sasha Duerr is an artist, designer and educator who works with plant-based color and natural palettes. Sasha centers her practice and research on the collaborative color potential of weeds, food and floral waste, and local and seasonal ingredients. Teaching for over a decade at California College of Arts with a joint appointment in Textiles and Fine Arts, Sasha lectures, consults and widely designs curriculum and courses in the intersection of natural color, slow food, slow fashion and social practice. In 2007, Sasha founded Permacouture Institute to encourage the exploration of regenerative design practices for fashion and textiles. From “Dinners to Dye For” to “Weeding Your Wardrobe” and “Seasonal Color Wheels” her extensive work with plant-based color palettes has been featured in the New York Times, American Craft Magazine, Domino, Elle Decor UK, Selvedge, and the Huffington Post.
Sasha is the author of The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes (Timber Press/Workman 2011), Natural Color (Watson-Guptill/Ten Speed Press 2016), and Natural Palettes (Princeton Architectural Press 2020).

Little Wool Workshop at JG Switzer
2022-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | JG Switzer, 6790 McKinley Street, Suite 160, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER
Presented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER
Make Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool.
11am-12pm | Friday June 10th
Workshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric
We can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible.
Please check schedule online to register and confirm times. Private parties can be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays or by appointment only. Please call 707 244 3330 or email us at service@jgswitzer.com to book a private event.

Spinner's Day on the Farm at Wyammy Ranch
2022-06-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Wyammy Ranch, 15600 Bittner Rd, Occidental, 95465, United States
Dear handspinners, knitters, fiber producers and vendors,
We invite you to participate in Spinners’ Day on the Farm. This event is intended to promote, showcase, and sell fiber, fiber arts, and related crafts, produced by farmers in Sonoma County and other vendors.
Wyammy Ranch is a picturesque 60+ year old ranch specializing in Romney and Wensleydale sheep, perched on a hilltop in the coastal hills near Occidental, just 7 miles west of Sebastopol.
Come relax, spin, visit with old and new friends, and find that perfect fiber to create your next work of art.
This year we will not be doing a pot-luck lunch. Please bring your own food.
We will also require that all attendees be vaccinated for Covid, with one booster, for the safety and peace of mind of all.
This is an entirely outdoor event. You will be parking in my riding arena, with overflow parking in a pasture. Our gathering area is my large, tree-shaded front yard.
Directions: Occidental can be reached from Sebastopol on Bodega Hwy, to Bohemian Hwy in Freestone, to town, Or by taking Occidental Road all the way from Santa Rosa, or by Graton Rd from the town of Graton.
On entering Occidental, take Bittner Rd from the South-West corner of town. Go 1 mile.
At the big green “ Wyammy Ranch 15600 “ sign, turn right and go to the top of the hill. Just after the road turns to gravel, the riding arena and parking will be on the right. We will ferry your equipment up to the meeting place. The road up to the ranch is one lane. Please plan to arrive between 10-11 so as not to meet traffic coming down.
Vendors will come between 8:00-9:30 and will park by the barn, near their spaces.
Handicapped parking will need to be pre-arranged.
Please leave your dogs at home. My sheep, Guardian dog and Border collies thank you.
If you want to vend, please call ahead to reserve a space: 707 874-3374

Art and the Landscape: Colors of the NorCal Fibershed with Judi Pettite
2022-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Exploring regional plants in season to make inks, lake pigments and paints for your art practice
Join Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station to explore regional plants in season, their efficacy as an art medium, and choosing the right pigments for your practice.
Judi will demonstrate how to use the plants and flowers collected during the class to make inks and lake pigments, as well as the process of making watercolor paints with lake pigments. Everyone will have a chance to participate in the process and sample the colors. Anything that is left over students can take with them.
The emphasis will be on water-based hues with some discussion on the use of oil and wax. Judi will also share a gesso recipe for use on most substrates.
Enroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/324488783687
A tour of the Fibershed garden will be followed by instruction in the Learning Center studio.
Bring a sketchbook, pencil, and apron. Some paper and brushes will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite paper or brushes with you.
Students should bring their own lunch, snacks, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. Since there will be time outdoors gathering plant materials, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Judi Pettite started the BioHue project in 2006 to create plant-based pigments for use in her art practice. The project moved her beyond the studio and into the outdoors she loves. Through her workshops and products, Judi hopes to support and develop an interest in sustainable colors for artists.

Fibershed Scholarship Program
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

Fibershed-grown Indigo Vats with Judi Pettite
2022-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Learn to make and use two types of indigo vats — fructose & iron
Join Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station for a day of indigo — from a tour of the Fibershed pigment garden, to a demonstration of how to make a fructose vat and an iron vat (works well on cotton and can be used air temperature or cold), to the pleasure of dyeing your favorite fabrics and/or yarns in the class vats. We will be using the pigment extracted from Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria), grown in the Fibershed pigment garden or in Judi’s dye garden in Southern California.
Bring your scoured protein or cellulose yarn or fabric to the workshop. After everyone has dyed an initial round of 8 ounces of yarn or fabric, another 8 ounces can be dyed at the end of the day if the vats are still giving pigment. Also bring an apron, notebook, and camera if desired.
Students should bring their own lunch, snacks, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. Since there will be time outdoors in the garden, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
Enroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/325448062917
Judi Pettite is an artist, researcher and educator currently living in Southern California. In the field, studio or on the road, she is interested in what motivates people to work with natural pigments, how they forage or cultivate these materials and how this creativity is expressed. Her artwork is intertwined with the exploration of natural mediums and is inspired by many art forms, including painting, drawing, performance and installation.
Judi started the BioHue project in 2006 to create plant-based pigments for use in her art practice. The project moved her beyond the studio and into the outdoors she loves. Through her workshops and products, Judi hopes to support and develop an interest in sustainable colors for artists.

Fibershed Scholarship Program
Fibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. If you would not otherwise be able to attend, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential.

Photos of Judi and students by Paige Green

My Inner Monster with Linda Lay at slowfiber
2022-07-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Slowfiber, 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CA, 93940-2829
My Inner Monster with Linda Lay as part of The Stitch as Self Portrait Series
Description:

My Inner Monster
This sweet little monster is a special embodiment of you, your heart and your secret wishes. You will brainstorm with Linda to transform the emotional to the visual- from these feelings to 3-D form, This creates your inner monster.
Search through your scrap fabric or maybe the house-hold donation box. Fleece, wool, sherpa, cotton, bath towels and velvet. All are monster fabrics. Choose colors you connect with. Think soft and touchable This makes a great monster body, just make sure to have about 1/2 a yard of it. Consider using items with soul that “speak to you” . Items might be special buttons pins, or patches. Scraps of precious fabric or heirloom garments as monster-mementos add meaningful additions to your magic little beast. Participants are encouraged to use cloth-on-hand for this process to get the full experience, The slowfiber classroom has supplemental cloth yarn etc. Crystals infused with extra special monster love will be provided for sewing into your monster. Feel free to include any words, poems or wishes, to further infuse it with extra power.
Supplies included:

1 yard of pattern paper
Hoooked recycled cotton stuffing

Supplies that are not included in the price are below. Many of us have so much in the way of personal material and notions already. Please do buy your necessary items through slowfiber after you sort your own. Hand Sewing Thread will be provided.

Sharp fabric Scissors
thread snips or thread scissors
needles- a few sizes (large and larger and with big eyes-easy for threading
notepaper or note book and pencil
trims, cloth scrap, accessories, buttons.
Fun bits, cloth, tapes, ribbons and bobs from your scrap box
Seam ripper or 4 in 1 tool
Pins-safety and straight
tailor’s chalk or fabric pencil
1 yard of pattern paper
Hoooked stuffing

The Stitch as Self Portrait Series
Where?
Always meeting in person in the slowfiber classroom (outside if necessary) on the first Friday of the month, beginning in the morning before the weekend’s round of obligations begin. 9-12 formally, then you might take a lunch break at one of the many awesome eateries in downtown Monterey then return to use the slowfiber classroom to work in an informal way, for the rest of the day if you please. This is an adult (16 year minimum) class.
Why?
Community stitching is as old as time whether to conserve candle light or stave off loneliness and the shared time at the needle heals us. Fine artists are tuned to see nuance and to look inward. Combined, these two elements can be an alchemical masterpiece of experience. This is not a literal interpretation of the act of making a Self Portrait but an opportunity to explore the self ( hence the title ) through stitching and cloth with others. A safe place for guided self examination- and a check- in to who we are at this place and time. We will recover from Covid’s constraints as a community eventually but for now we dig in deeper, changed as a result of our collective experience. Needle, thread and heart are the focus in this series. A time for you (and maybe a friend) to work quietly and contemplatively with a practicing artist, about you.
What will we be doing?:
This hand work (no machines) is not an outcome based opportunity but a mindful, slowing of expectations combined with digging deeper inwardly to locate the hidden gems which make each of us special and creatively unique. Needle, thread and heart are the focus. A time for you (and hopefully friends) to work quietly and contemplatively with artist who’s lens is honed to seek greater meaning in the work.
Supplies that are not included in the price are below. Many of us have so much in the way of personal material and notions already. slowfiber will have the tools you need for purchase. as well as an incredible scrap box of yarns, cloth and accessories to share. Thread will be provided.
Prerequisites

must be able to thread a needle and sew a strait(ish) line.
patience
a kind heart free from judgement (self and others)
This is an adult class. kids 15 and older must be with their adult for the entire event

Linda Lay has an MFA from Otis College of Art and Design and a BFA from The Kansas City Art Institute. She has shown and sold her varied forms of monster art and performed written works based on things liminal in Los Angeles and all over the United States. She was able to realize her dream of standing next to her beloved Muppets as an extra in the 2011 Muppet Movie, and paid $35.00 to shake hands with Haruo Nakajima, the actor who is best known for playing Godzilla. She’s actively worked as a professional artist since 2003 and has been a teacher of art and creative writing for about fifteen years.
You will be asked to mask and vaccinated with booster to participate (until further notice). We max out at 8 people per session.
If you need to cancel we understand-72 hours notice is required. NO-SHOWS and cancellations inside of 72 hours are charged 100%. Please be sure of your purchase. You agree to this policy with your payment.

Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER
2022-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | JG Switzer, 6790 McKinley Street, Suite 160, Sebastopol, CA, 95472
Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER
Presented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER
Make Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool.
11am-12pm | Sunday July 3
Workshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric
We can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible.
Please check schedule online to register and confirm times. Private parties can be scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays or by appointment only. Please call 707 244 3330 or email us at service@jgswitzer.com to book a private event.

A Mindful Approach to Creating Patches with Maddy Barsch
2022-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
This workshop is a part of Fibershed’s 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven’t signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)
If our hand stitching tells a story, what would your stitches say about you? Would they be long, linear and smooth? Maybe they’d be short, staccato and jumbled. When we slow down and give ourselves time to process the passage of time with hand work, there is a grounding and insight into ourselves that we normally miss. Let’s bring mindful stitching into your mending practice to create patches that can add beauty and function to your garments. Basic needlework skills like threading a needle, a variety of stitches etc. will be covered, and no experience is necessary.
When: Wednesday, July 6, 3p PT/ 5p CT/6p ET
Length: 2 hours
Where: Zoom
Cost: Sliding Scale, suggested offering of $15-35
Register here!
Max. Number of Participants: 20
Items needed:

Fabric or patches
Yarn/thread
Marking tool
Needles
Pins
Embroidery hoop (if you like using one)

More About Maddy Bartsch:
Maddy Bartsch is an artist, educator and organizer of decentralized textile economies based in Minneapolis. She is a co-founder of the Three Rivers Fibershed (TRF) and has previous experience with the Minnesota Hemp Wool Project, the TRF Regional Fiber Sourcebook, the National Mill Inventory Survey, and as a Yarn Incubator. In addition to fiber systems, Maddy’s work includes tackling food systems as a member of the Food Fighters Project and as the Community Connector for the Cannon River chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association. Maddy speaks on the topic of local fiber systems and sustainable textiles and teaches fiber arts classes to learners of all ages throughout the Midwest.

How to make a Toothbrush Rug at the High Desert Learning Center
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | High Desert Fibershed Learning Center, 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, 96104, United States
Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022.

Saturday July 9 10am-12noon
$35
Sharon Allen
Toothbrush rug technique is a satisfying technique to create rugs, bags, even clothing using an Australian locker hook along with yarns, rags, roving. or even baling twine.
The stitch resembles a braided rug, but there is no sewing. Each row/round builds on the previous row/round. If you have a stash that you are looking for a way to use, come to this workshop. Materials will be provided.
Taught by Sharon Allen, who is a sheep shearer, weaver, knitter and raises her own sheep from Chiloquin, Oregon
REGISTER HERE

Fibershed's Summer Farmers Market
2022-07-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Fibershed Learning Center, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
Calling all artisans, hobbyists, fiber enthusiasts, natural dyers, curious creatives and community members…
Fibershed is hosting a Summer Farmers Market featuring fibers and textiles from our local Northern California Fibershed, along with natural dye and spinning demonstrations and garden tours! Invite your family and friends to explore our Learning Center and bring a picnic lunch!
Schedule of Events:
11-12p Indigo pigment processing
12-1p Wool Spinning demo
11:30a & 12:30p Natural Dye Garden Tours

Ongoing…

Fibershed Farmers Market
Natural Dye Vat Demonstrations
Mending Booth

Download Flyer Here

Japanese Papermaking at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
2022-07-30 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Fibershed Learning Center, 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, 96104, United States
Warner Mountain Weavers has opened up their High Desert Fibershed Learning Center in the Surprise Valley, Cedarville, California! Warner Mountain Weavers has been is business since 2000 and has a 2 story building with a classroom upstairs and downstairs to accommodate students. We also have a large outside dye area with picnic tables, burners and antique ringer washing machines. We have a mature dye garden which is quite extensive. They are open for in-person classes throughout 2022.
Saturday July 30 10am-4pm
Michelle Wilson
In this workshop, students will be introduced to the process of making Japanese paper. Japanese paper, often incorrectly referred to as rice paper, is known for its great strength while appearing delicate and gossamer-thin. In this workshop, students will learn the basics of preparing their own fiber, hand beating, and forming sheets in the traditional nagashizuki method.
REGISTER HERE

Site Specific: Local color and the artist’s book with Judi Pettite
2022-07-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Black Rock Ranch, Stinson Beach, CA
Join us for a day of art making, poetry and lunch at beautiful Black Rock Ranch overlooking Stinson Beach. We’ll tour the grounds and gather plants for dyes and ink, for use on paper and fibers. Judi will demonstrate the process of making a water-based ink and simple methods for dyeing paper and fibers.
Artist’s books can take many forms, from a fold-out accordion style to a fabric-paged book with embroidered motifs or words. Haiku poetry works well for our journey into the landscape, into the heart of an idea or emotion expressed essentially in the 5-7-5 syllable format.
Bring something to share for the potluck lunch at 1 pm, followed by an afternoon of reflection and practice with book forms, imagery and words with local color.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses, a notebook, pen or pencil, plus brushes, paper, embroidery thread, and sewing needles to use for the day.
Bring the art supplies you would like to use in your experiments with a book format. If you have special paper or fabric to try out, feel free to bring it with your supplies as well as some small jars to bring home some ink. Judi will have some papers, brushes, glue sticks, etc. to share. She will also have some larger needles for sewing a binding onto paper and fabric books.
Enroll here: https://www.blackrockranch.com/product/site-specific-local-color-and-the-artists-book-with-judi-pettite/
Judi Pettite is an artist, researcher and educator currently living in Southern California. In the field, studio or on the road, she is interested in what motivates people to work with natural pigments, how they forage or cultivate these materials and how this creativity is expressed. Her artwork is intertwined with the exploration of natural mediums and is inspired by many art forms, including painting, drawing, performance and installation.
Judi started the BioHue project in 2006 to create plant-based pigments for use in her art practice. The project moved her beyond the studio and into the outdoors she loves. Through her workshops and products, Judi hopes to support and develop an interest in sustainable colors for artists.
