Hedgerow Field Day at the Hopland Research and Extension Center
Hopland Research and Extension Center 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA, United StatesRegistration 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, […]
Crochet Classes at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesWarner 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 […]
Making a Coiled Straw Basket with Charlie Kennard
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn 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 […]
Inkle Loom Design + Weaving at Fiber Circle Studio
Fiber Circle Studio 113 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
Slowfiber 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CAMeditation 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 & […]
Clothing Swap & Mending Booth in Petaluma
Grand Central Petaluma 226 Weller St, Petaluma, CA, United StatesYour Story Through Stitch with Nancy Walter at slowfiber
Slowfiber 517A Hartnell St, Monterey, CAYour 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 […]
Sewing a Tunic with Pia Andersson at High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesWarner 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 […]
Drop By Knitting:”Knit Night” with Melissa Harris at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
High Desert Fibershed Learning Center 459 South Main Street, Cedarville, CA, United StatesWarner 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 […]
Introduction to Flax Papermaking with Michelle Wilson
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesAn 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 […]