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SUMMARY:Natural Palettes of Summer Color in West Marin with Sasha Duerr
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStudents 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. \nMaterials provided. Optional: students may bring a few small items to dye (must already be scoured and of natural fibers). \nTo enroll: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/310188089927 \nSasha 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. \nSasha 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).
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/natural-palettes-of-summer-color-in-west-marin-with-sasha-duerr/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:natural dye workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Little Wool Workshop at JG Switzer
DESCRIPTION:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER\nPresented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER \nMake Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool. \n11am-12pm | Friday June 10th \nWorkshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric \nWe can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/little-wool-workshop-at-jg-switzer/
LOCATION:JG Switzer\, 6790 McKinley Street\, Suite 160\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220602T210115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T210115Z
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SUMMARY:Spinner's Day on the Farm at Wyammy Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Dear handspinners\, knitters\, fiber producers and vendors\, \nWe 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. \nWyammy 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. \nCome relax\, spin\, visit with old and new friends\, and find that perfect fiber to create your next work of art.    \nThis year we will not be doing a pot-luck lunch.  Please bring your own food. \nWe will also require that all attendees be vaccinated for Covid\, with one booster\,  for the safety and peace of mind of all. \nThis 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. \nDirections:  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. \nOn entering Occidental\, take Bittner Rd from the South-West corner of town.  Go 1 mile. \nAt 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. \nVendors will come between 8:00-9:30 and will park by the barn\, near their spaces. \nHandicapped parking will need to be pre-arranged. \nPlease leave your dogs at home. My sheep\, Guardian dog and Border collies thank you. \nIf you want to vend\, please call ahead to reserve a space: 707 874-3374
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/spinners-day-on-the-farm-at-wyammy-ranch/
LOCATION:Wyammy Ranch\, 15600 Bittner Rd\, Occidental\, 95465\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,family event,farm event,fiber event
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SUMMARY:Art and the Landscape: Colors of the NorCal Fibershed with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION:Exploring regional plants in season to make inks\, lake pigments and paints for your art practice \nJoin 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. \nJudi 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. \nThe 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. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/324488783687 \nA tour of the Fibershed garden will be followed by instruction in the Learning Center studio. \nBring a sketchbook\, pencil\, and apron. Some paper and brushes will be provided\, but feel free to bring your favorite paper or brushes with you. \nStudents 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. \nJudi 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. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/art-and-the-landscape-colors-of-the-norcal-fibershed-with-judi-pettite/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220612T160000
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SUMMARY:Fibershed-grown Indigo Vats with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make and use two types of indigo vats — fructose & iron \nJoin 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. \nBring 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. \nStudents 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. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/325448062917 \nJudi 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. \nJudi 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. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nPhotos of Judi and students by Paige Green
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/fibershed-grown-indigo-vats-with-judi-pettite/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220624T200000
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SUMMARY:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nMonthly Schedule: \n\nMay 26: Patterns & Shapes\nJune 24: Compliments & Line\nJuly 29: Monochrome & Harmony\nAugust 29: Form\, 3-D & Space\nSeptember 30: Texture & Repetition\nOctober 28: Balance & Color\nNovember 25: Contrast & Value\nDecember 30: Unity and Variety\n\nStitching 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. \nWith 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. \nYou 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. \nThere 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. \nI 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. \nClaire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down\, including: \n\nUsing simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms)\nReusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects)\nLimiting your equipment\nMending revisited (practical and decorative techniques)\nProject ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/meditation-hand-work-the-elements-principles-of-design-at-slowfiber-2/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220701T130000
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CREATED:20220422T212353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T212527Z
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SUMMARY:My Inner Monster with Linda Lay at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:My Inner Monster with Linda Lay as part of The Stitch as Self Portrait Series\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nMy Inner Monster \nThis 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. \nSearch 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. \nSupplies included: \n\n1 yard of pattern paper\nHoooked recycled cotton stuffing\n\nSupplies 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. \n\nSharp fabric Scissors\nthread snips or thread scissors\nneedles- a few sizes (large and larger and with big eyes-easy for threading\nnotepaper or note book and pencil\ntrims\, cloth scrap\, accessories\, buttons.\nFun bits\, cloth\, tapes\, ribbons and bobs from your scrap box\nSeam ripper or 4 in 1 tool\nPins-safety and straight\ntailor’s chalk or fabric pencil\n1 yard of pattern paper\nHoooked stuffing\n\nThe Stitch as Self Portrait Series \nWhere? \nAlways 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. \nWhy? \nCommunity 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. \nWhat will we be doing?: \nThis 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. \nSupplies 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. \nPrerequisites \n\nmust be able to thread a needle and sew a strait(ish) line.\npatience\na kind heart free from judgement (self and others)\nThis is an adult class. kids 15 and older must be with their adult for the entire event\n\nLinda 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. \nYou will be asked to mask and vaccinated with booster to participate (until further notice). We max out at 8 people per session. \nIf 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/my-inner-monster-with-linda-lay-at-slowfiber/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220703T120000
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SUMMARY:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER
DESCRIPTION:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER\nPresented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER \nMake Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool. \n11am-12pm | Sunday July 3 \nWorkshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric \nWe can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/little-wool-workshop-at-jg-switzer-2/
LOCATION:JG Switzer\, 6790 McKinley Street\, Suite 160\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220706T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220608T224456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T224456Z
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SUMMARY:A Mindful Approach to Creating Patches with Maddy Barsch
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a part of Fibershed’s 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven’t signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)\nIf 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. \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 6\, 3p PT/ 5p CT/6p ET \nLength: 2 hours \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: Sliding Scale\, suggested offering of $15-35 \nRegister here! \nMax. Number of Participants: 20 \nItems needed: \n\nFabric or patches\nYarn/thread\nMarking tool\nNeedles\nPins\nEmbroidery hoop (if you like using one)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore About Maddy Bartsch: \nMaddy 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/a-mindful-approach-to-creating-patches-with-maddy-barsch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:class,Online event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220509T220413Z
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SUMMARY:How to make a Toothbrush Rug at the High Desert Learning Center
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nSaturday July 9   10am-12noon \n$35 \nSharon Allen \nToothbrush 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. \nThe 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. \nTaught by Sharon Allen\, who is a sheep shearer\, weaver\, knitter and raises her own sheep from Chiloquin\, Oregon \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/how-to-make-a-toothbrush-rug-at-the-high-desert-learning-center/
LOCATION:High Desert Fibershed Learning Center\, 459 South Main Street\, Cedarville\, CA\, 96104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220513T214052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T230414Z
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SUMMARY:Fibershed's Summer Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artisans\, hobbyists\, fiber enthusiasts\, natural dyers\, curious creatives and community members… \nFibershed 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! \nSchedule of Events:\n11-12p Indigo pigment processing\n12-1p Wool Spinning demo\n11:30a & 12:30p Natural Dye Garden Tours\n\nOngoing…\n\n\nFibershed Farmers Market\nNatural Dye Vat Demonstrations\nMending Booth\n\n\n \nDownload Flyer Here
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/fibersheds-summer-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:family event,farmer's market,fiber event
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220729T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220422T213350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T213350Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nMonthly Schedule: \n\nMay 26: Patterns & Shapes\nJune 24: Compliments & Line\nJuly 29: Monochrome & Harmony\nAugust 29: Form\, 3-D & Space\nSeptember 30: Texture & Repetition\nOctober 28: Balance & Color\nNovember 25: Contrast & Value\nDecember 30: Unity and Variety\n\nStitching 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. \nWith 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. \nYou 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. \nThere 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. \nI 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. \nClaire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down\, including: \n\nUsing simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms)\nReusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects)\nLimiting your equipment\nMending revisited (practical and decorative techniques)\nProject ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/meditation-hand-work-the-elements-principles-of-design-at-slowfiber-3/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Japanese Papermaking at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nSaturday July 30  10am-4pm \nMichelle Wilson \nIn 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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/japanese-papermaking-at-the-high-desert-fibershed-learning-center/
LOCATION:High Desert Fibershed Learning Center\, 459 South Main Street\, Cedarville\, CA\, 96104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220423T061340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T061340Z
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SUMMARY:Site Specific: Local color and the artist’s book with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtist’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. \nBring 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. \nWear 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. \nBring 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. \nEnroll here: https://www.blackrockranch.com/product/site-specific-local-color-and-the-artists-book-with-judi-pettite/ \nJudi 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. \nJudi 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/site-specific-local-color-and-the-artists-book-with-judi-pettite/
LOCATION:Black Rock Ranch\, Stinson Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Rock Ranch":MAILTO:sandra@blackrockranch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220425T164852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T164852Z
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SUMMARY:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER
DESCRIPTION:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER\nPresented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER \nMake Your Own Fabric! Learn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool. \n11am-12pm | Friday August 5 \nWorkshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric \nWe can only accommodate 8 participants at a time so please register as early as possible. \nPlease 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/little-wool-workshop-at-jg-switzer-3/
LOCATION:JG Switzer\, 6790 McKinley Street\, Suite 160\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220608T224048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T224048Z
UID:29046-1659780000-1659801600@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Making a Fruit Gathering Basket with Charlie Kennard
DESCRIPTION:Learn to create a small open-weave twined basket \nWe will create small open-weave twined baskets suitable for hanging from the shoulder or at the waist when picking fruits or nuts. Charlie will provide whole peeled sandbar willow for the warps\, and split European willow for the wefts. Students can attach their own straps subsequent to the workshop. \nThe 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 your own outdoor folding chair or cushion\, otherwise outdoor seating is on wooden folding chairs.) In the unlikely event of rain\, we will be in the garage studio/classroom\, which has plenty of ventilation. \nParticipants should bring: garden clippers\, a sharp pocket knife\, small wire clippers and a water bowl; plus any personal snacks\, lunch and beverages. Lunch is not included. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/360061953997 \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nCharlie Kennard of San Anselmo is a long-time basket weaver and student of California Indian and other traditional basketry techniques of the world. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute\, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden\, Fibershed\, the Laguna Center 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. \nPhotos courtesy of Charlie Kennard
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/making-a-fruit-gathering-basket-with-charlie-kennard/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220613T235552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T235828Z
UID:29138-1660053600-1660060800@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Denim Repair with Janell Wysock
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a part of Fibershed’s 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven’t signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)\n\n\nDedicated to keeping waste at a minimum and the concept to use what we have\, artist and designer Janell Wysock\, is focused on repairing and making clothes functional. Janell produces a line of sweaters\, dresses\, shawls\, and outerwear accessories as well as installation art. She is passionate about not creating waste so in tandem with what she produces she revels in the beauty of what we wear daily keeping those favorite items in rotation to be used and enjoyed. After discovering about 80% of her own personal clothes needed some type of mending\, she decided to start a summer of truly caring for her own clothes and those around her. Taking on any type of repair\, big or small\, to bring clothes back to life was both empowering and important in solving issues around sustainability. If we fix what we have\, we don’t go searching to replace it. We are not taught to even consider spending time keeping the condition of our clothes in working order. If we can continue to use what we have instead of reinvesting in something new\, we have a shot in reducing our consumption. \nJoin us to move past the space of “needing it repaired” to a space of “getting to wear it and feeling proud”. In this Denim Repair workshop\, we will bring a pair of jeans back to life and learn how to repair and embellish with embroidery. \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 9\, 2p PT/ 5p ET \nLength: 2 hours \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: Sliding Scale\, recommended offering of $15-35 \nMax. Number of Participants: 25 \n~ REGISTER HERE ~ \nItems needed: \n\nDenim garment or textile for repair\nNeedle\nThread\nScrap fabric (similar to thickness of your jeans)\nPins\nPencil\nEmbroidery floss\nScrap cardboard\nSmall embroidery hoop – optional\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nMore About Janell Wysock: \nJanell Wysock is a textile artist and designer who builds fabrics structures and designs large scale fiber strands or yarns which she makes to use in various types of textile projects. Typically\, she calls upon very traditional classic materials often used in textiles such as wool and linen\, and in contrast remnant and discarded materials such as bed sheets\, clothing in disrepair\, plastic bags and video cassette tape film. Many of the fabrics she makes are translated into one of a kind fashion pieces. Her work also encompasses textile art pieces for interiors and installations for both indoors and outdoors. Creating an environment is her focus\, and various elements that make up the extent of her scope of work often come together in unison whether it is an independent piece or blending together multiple components. Allowing the viewer to participate in various ways such as helping on community projects through\, donating old materials to be up-cycled\, or helping make strand\, their own personal weaving and different points of access to watch and learn through video and her teaching practice is what makes connecting with Janell unique. Her intention is to allow the viewer or participant to align with their own personal ideas of art\, expression and sustainability feeling grounded and inspired to constantly improve in what it is they do to contribute to arts\, culture and an environment that works for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n~ REGISTER HERE ~
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/denim-repair-with-janell-wysock/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:class,Online event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220517T175735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T175735Z
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SUMMARY:Fermented Foods with Phoebe & Maggie of Wild West Ferments
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop at beautiful Black Rock Ranch overlooking Stinson Beach\, Maggie and Phoebe of Wild West Ferments will teach you all they know about fermented foods\, give tastes and samples and send you home with your own ferment to tend and enjoy. We will also enjoy a potluck lunch together. \nMaggie has spent many years studying\, practicing\, and teaching ways and whys of fermentation. She is forever enamored; it is a subject matter that never lags\, reaching generously from science and nutrition to history\, anthropology\, lore and ancestral foodways. Successful fermentation calls for a balance of intuition\, careful watching\, and critical thinking. Before launching Wild West Ferments more than a decade ago\, Maggie traveled all over Eastern Europe\, the Balkans\, and Ukraine searching out traditional foodways\, food preservation methods and fermentation traditions. She returned home more inspired than ever and has been a professional fermenter ever since\, selling high quality fermented goods through various outlets and teaching youth and adults alike… in home kitchens\, schools\, libraries\, at conventions\, conferences\, and gatherings. Maggie feels the strong connection to place\, health\, and heritage that fermentation offers everyone who approaches it. She rejoices in allaying fears and concerns and helping people to learn the richness that alliances with the microscopic world brings. \nMaggie’s sister\, Phoebe was her first student and has been fermenting and teaching others the art of fermentation ever since her sister taught her this joy over 15 years ago. Having lost their mother to cancer 20 years ago both sisters feel the importance of the health and deliciousness that it brings to their families. Together they will teach you all they know in this hands-on workshop\, and give tastes and samples and send you home with your own ferment to tend and enjoy. \nEnroll here: blackrockranch.com/product/fermented-foods-with-maggie-and-phoebe/ \nOffering of scholarship and reparations tickets: For those who would not be able to attend without financial assistance\, please email Maggie Beth Levinger (maggiebeth@gmail.com)\, Phoebe (phoebe@vonreis.com) and Sandra (sandra@blackrockranch.com) to inquire about a scholarship or reparations opportunity.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/fermented-foods-with-phoebe-maggie/
LOCATION:Black Rock Ranch\, Stinson Beach\, CA
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Rock Ranch":MAILTO:sandra@blackrockranch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220307T223151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T174733Z
UID:28468-1660471200-1660492800@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Sourcing fabric and pattern ideas from your closet with Gynna Clemes
DESCRIPTION:Turn oversized or unloved clothing into something you would actually wear! In this introductory 1-day workshop at the Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, we will take a closer look at how to implement SMART Fashion in your life. \n\nSort out and source fabric and pattern ideas from your closet\nMake a decision — reuse the fabric or use an article of clothing as pattern inspiration\nAffordably refashion clothing as fabric or use to create a pattern\nReimagine the garment or fabric & make it happen — sewing and drafting process\nTry it on and treat yourself!\n\nThe class will include: \n\nGoing through the process of deciding which garments to repurpose as fabric and which garments will be used as pattern examples.\nDiscussion will include: fabric type\, layout\, and piecing to have larger fabric options.\nCreating a pattern from a garment\nCutting the pattern from repurposed fabric (Instructor will have some basic pattern pieces to use as samples if student does not.)\nTips and tricks on how to sew knit garments\nOptional: Sewing garments if time allows. Instructor will have a couple of machines for sewing samples. This is not a construction workshop.\n\nStudents will learn: \n\nHow to assess their options by looking through their existing closets. Students are encouraged to bring knit fabric articles of clothing from their closets to use in our discussion.\nHow to best disassemble and cut garments to repurpose\nHow to draft a pattern using an existing garment. For this workshop we will repurpose a Basic T-shirt as a class example.\nHow to best layout pattern pieces on repurposed fabric\nHow to measure garments and themselves or recipients correctly\n\nStudents will take home: \n\nPattern pieces and a plan to repurpose their garment\, or garments sewn in class!\n\nExperience: \n\nNo experience needed\, minimal sewing knowledge helpful\n\nInstructor will provide: \n\nPaper and drafting supplies\nSimple sewing supplies\nBasic T-shirt to repurpose\nMeasurement cards (handout)\nCut cards (handout)\n\nStudents should bring: \n\nKnit fabric articles of clothing from their closets to use in our discussion\, such as T-shirts\, sweatshirts\, knit jersey sheets\, etc.\nNotepad\, pencil\, pen\, sharpie\nPersonal snacks\, beverages and lunch\nOptional: Sewing machine (in good working order)\n\nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/291068051377 \nThe class is limited to 12 students\, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center at Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA. (Address provided upon registration.) \nBONUS: Students will get a sneak preview of Fibershed’s Clothing Swap Closet\, which is filled with donated natural fiber clothing (launching publicly in October). You are invited to bring a quality natural fiber garment from your own closet to swap with an item of comparable value. \nImportant 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. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nGynna 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. \nA 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. \nGynna’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. \nGynna 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. \nRooted 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. \n\nSimple and sustainable\nMaterials that\nActively\nRegenerate\nTextiles\n\nRead Gynna’s story in Fibershed’s blog: fibershed.org/2022/07/06/a-handmade-zero-waste-wardrobe-for-mother-and-child-by-gynna-made/
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/sourcing-fabric-and-pattern-ideas-from-your-closet-with-gynna-clemes/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220818T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220509T221139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T160416Z
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SUMMARY:WOOLGATHERING 2022 at the High Desert Fibershed Learning Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFour glorious days of\n\nSpinning and Natural Dyeing\nGrowing and Processing Flax\nLearn about techniques\, natural fibers and local wool.\nA trip to Oz – visit a dye garden\nKnit Night at the local Historic Pub\n\nVisit Surprise Valley the gateway to the Great Basin!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWoolgathering 2022 August 18-21 Schedule: \nAugust 18  \n9:30am-12:30pm – Beginning Spinning; Melissa Harris \n1-4pm – Growing and Processing Flax Demo:Sandy Fisher and Durl Van Alstyne \n4:30-6pm – A Trip to Oz Gardens: Kay Antunez. \nAugust 19 \n9:30am-12:30pm – Spinning Bast Fibers: Flax and Hemp: Melissa Harris \n1-4pm – Mending Knits; Sarah Lilligard \nAugust 20 \n10am-3pm-Natural Dyeing with Extracts\, Bugs and Powders: Lani Estill \nAugust 21 \n10am-3pm-The Ancient Natural dyes: Indigo Madder Root and Weld \n\nMORE INFO & CLASS REGISTRATION
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/woolgathering-2022-at-the-high-desert-fibershed-learning-center/
LOCATION:High Desert Fibershed Learning Center\, 459 South Main Street\, Cedarville\, CA\, 96104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220608T235324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T185623Z
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SUMMARY:Cochineal dyeing in the Zapotec tradition with Porfirio Gutiérrez
DESCRIPTION:Join Maestro Porfirio Gutiérrez for a 2-day workshop on the history and use of cochineal in its cultural context \nNatural materials have been used to produce dyes and colorants throughout much of human history. The cochineal insect is one of the oldest pigments used in Mexico and its red color was an important symbolic element associated with the gods\, sun\, blood\, and rituals. Cochineal was used as medicine as well as to decorate buildings\, murals\, codices\, and the human body itself. Its value as a commodity was equal to its value culturally and symbolically. \nJoin internationally renowned natural dyer and textile artist Maestro Porfirio Gutiérrez to learn about the rich history of the Zapotec natural dyeing technique in its cultural context\, and to explore and learn the principles of this lost art in a 2-day workshop. \nWe will explore the science and chemistry of cochineal insects and how this relates to pH and color shifting. We will learn to mordant yarns and create secondary hues by over dyeing. Maestro Porfirio will teach of his spiritual understanding of the color red\, nature and its relation to traditional medicine\, healing\, and ceremonies. He will expand on the sacred red colors used in his community procession\, and his journey on revitalizing the ancestral Zapotec natural dyeing technique to create over 200 different color hues\, all from nature. \nThe class is limited to 15 students\, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA. (Address provided upon registration.) \nTwo days of intensive study with Porfirio\, 6 hours per session\, which will include: \n\nInformation about the history of natural dyes and what has been lost\nDemonstration of techniques\nPreparation of yarns\nDyeing the first shade of cochineal\nOver-dyeing to obtain 4 shades of red\nDiscussion of mordenting and materials\nDiscussion of proper washing techniques\nResponses to student questions\n\nStudents will be taking home yarn samples in 4 shades of cochineal. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/339654233957 \nPlease bring your own lunch\, snacks\, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug). Lunch is not provided. Please wear comfortable clothes that can get stained. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nTextiles Trunk Show & Presentation\nThere will also be a trunk show of the weavings of Porfirio Gutiérrez\, open to the public on August 20th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm\, with a 45-minute presentation at 6:30 pm on Zapotec textiles having a seasonal imprint and being a historical document\, holding both climate and culture. More information here: eventbrite.com/e/354337732697 \n\nCochineal is Maestro Porfirio Gutierrez’s particular passion and he has a vast store of knowledge on its provenance\, usage\, and application. The approach to his work communicates a spiritual understanding about plants\, the cycle of nature\, colors\, medicine and food. For him\, cochineal and its color are sacred and precious. His practice forms a cultural context as a direct descendent of the civilization who helped domesticate and develop this gift that influenced cultures and artistic practices throughout the world. \nGutierrez is the leading artist in the revitalization and recognition of the lost Zapotec ancestral natural dyeing techniques. His work has been exhibited internationally and is in the collection of the National Museum of American Indian at Smithsonian Institution\, Fomento Cultural Banamex\, the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares\, and Arizona State Museum. A selection of the Gutiérrez dye materials has also been documented and added to Harvard Art Museum’s Forbes Pigment Collection\, the world-renowned archive of artist materials. He has lectured for major institutions around the world and has given workshops to Harvard University students as part of the university’s summer institute for technical studies\, as well as other institutions that have a deep appreciation for natural dyes. The story of his work has been told in The New York Times\, the BBC\, and in Vogue magazine. \n\n \nPhoto above by Liz Fish; cochineal grinding photo at top by Soraya Matos; portrait of Porfirio Gutiérrez at top by Joe Coca\, 
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/cochineal-dyeing-in-the-zapotec-tradition-with-porfirio-gutierrez/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T190128Z
UID:29062-1661014800-1661025600@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Porfirio Gutiérrez Textiles Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:A trunk show of the weavings of Porfirio Gutiérrez — California-based Zapotec textile artist and natural dyer \nJoin Porfirio Gutiérrez at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, California\, for a trunk show and discussion of his work. (Address and directions provided upon registration.) \nThere will be a 45-minute presentation at 6:30 pm on Zapotec textiles having a seasonal imprint and being a historical document\, holding both climate and culture. \nPlease register so that we may better organize: eventbrite.com/e/354337732697 \n\nPorfirio will also be teaching a 2-day workshop on Cochineal dyeing in the Zapotec tradition on August 20 & 21 at the Fibershed Learning Center. Learn more and enroll here: eventbrite.com/e/339654233957 \n\nPorfirio Gutierrez is a California-based Zapotec textile artist and natural dyer\, born and raised in the richly historic Zapotec textile community of Teotitlán del Valle in Oaxaca\, Mexico. He grew up immersed in color and surrounded by the wildness of Oaxaca’s mountains\, and by the knowledge of plants for healing and for color. His life’s work has been revitalizing and preserving traditional Zapotec natural dye techniques with a focus on reinterpreting traditional textiles and materials to reflect his distinct creative vision. \nWorking in both Ventura\, California\, and Oaxaca\, Gutíerrez’s art practice maintains his ancestor’s spiritual belief in nature as a living being\, sacred and divine. His grounding in Zapotec traditional knowledge manifests in his textiles\, reinterpreting the traditional weaving language\, subverting and re-imagining the symbols and forms\, morphing his textile designs toward the fractal forms and spaces of architecture and the movement he sees in cities and urban environments. \nGutíerrez is a truly American artist\, moving freely across the imposed borders between his two countries\, as his ancestors and many other Indigenous peoples have done for thousands of years. His designs draw deeply on his experiences of two cultures\, moving between the traditional and the modern\, but always reliant on the deep knowledge and spiritual dimensions of his work. \nTo learn more\, visit his website at porfiriogutierrez.com or his Instagram. \n \nPhoto above by Liz Fish\, portrait of Porfirio by Joe Coca
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/porfirio-gutierrez-textiles-trunk-show/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:fiber art sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220422T213503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T213503Z
UID:28751-1661752800-1661803200@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nMonthly Schedule: \n\nMay 26: Patterns & Shapes\nJune 24: Compliments & Line\nJuly 29: Monochrome & Harmony\nAugust 29: Form\, 3-D & Space\nSeptember 30: Texture & Repetition\nOctober 28: Balance & Color\nNovember 25: Contrast & Value\nDecember 30: Unity and Variety\n\nStitching 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. \nWith 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. \nYou 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. \nThere 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. \nI 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. \nClaire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down\, including: \n\nUsing simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms)\nReusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects)\nLimiting your equipment\nMending revisited (practical and decorative techniques)\nProject ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/meditation-hand-work-the-elements-principles-of-design-at-slowfiber-4/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220422T212204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T212250Z
UID:28745-1662109200-1662134400@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Print Making on Fabric at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Print Making on Fabric: Family & Historic Stitches as a Printing Plate with Evelyn Klein Using Handmade Items to Print as part of The Stitch as Self Portrait Series\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nThis course is open to all levels-you must be at least 16 years old to participate \nMost of us have textile memoirs. Heritage treasures stored away\, which we are not ready to let go of and would love to incorporate in our current and personal work but don’t know how\, will be used. Join us in this small group experience\, repurposing your found memorabilia of hand made doilies\, lace\, crochet\, embroidered handkerchiefs\, tablecloths\, quilt squares\, pajama pockets- what-ever\, into a print surface. \nIn this self-portrait/ contemplative and intuitive approach to needle and thread\, we will bring back our familial memories of an almost lost art (which is making a comeback) \nReinventing and bringing back to life your grandmother’s/ aunt’s/ mother’s stunning work\, we are gathered together stitching and sharing family stories\, we give birth to a new process fusing the old with the new. You will use inks\, to turn your memorabilia to a printing surface so be sure you are ready to change these once useful items into something else. You will be addressing imagery as well: how to access your archetypal imagery\, which resides in every one of us\, but is hidden. We will use visual tools to silence the brain while trying to tap into our subconscious and intuitive nature. \nThe end result is a series of hand-printed fabrics where color and texture is specific to only your “family” items-made-print-plate. The special memories you hold for your loved ones are immortalized in the cloth you print. They then can be used in any way you chose to stitch\, collage or simply cherish. You explore color\, texture line and space obviously but also the element of family and self in this extraordinary textile printing opportunity. \nThe Stitch as Self Portrait Series \nWhere? \nAlways 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. \nWhy? \nCommunity 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. \nWhat will we be doing?: \nThis 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. \nYou provide: \nParticipants will bring their ancestry found objects to create the self-portrait “plate”\, which will be inked by rolling ink with a soft speedball brayer and water washable etching ink\, onto the plate.  Choose items with a firm and raised textured surface\, they work best! \n·      Fabrics \n·      Lace \n·      Found objects (family treasures – crochet doilies\, lace\, etc.) just one or two \nSupplies included \n·      9×9” hard surface (plate) to work on \n·      9×9” fabric to print on \n·      Speedball soft brayers \n·      Cranfield etching inks (water washable cleanup) \n·      Baren\, wooden spoon\, and other tools for burnishing image to fabric \n·      Wax paper \n·      Wipes \n·      Carbon paper \n·      Tracing paper \n·      Scissors \n·      Fusing material (mistyfuse) \n·      Iron \n·      Hair dryer \n·      Acrylic mat medium \n·      Foam brushes \nBio: \nEvelyn Klein \nBorn in Chile\, Evelyn moved to Montreal in 1970\, where she received her BFA in art education at Concordia University. She worked with leading collective printmaking studios and master printers producing exclusive limited editions. During that time she showed her work nationally and internationally. Her work can be seen in many public and private collections. \nAfter 27 years Evelyn moved to California where she established Equinox Press\, the first printmaking studio in Carmel\, California\, where she offers workshops\, experimental work and creative exchanges in a non-toxic environment. She also teaches printmaking at Monterey Peninsula College for the last 17 years\, and gives workshops at various art centers as well. \nResearch and experimentation have been her passion. With the latest technologies\, she is busy working with new products and processes to help break boundaries and advance artistic explorations. \nShe started teaching online at the College and her studio since Covid19. \nYou will be asked to mask and vaccinated with booster to participate (until further notice). We max out at 8 \npeople per session. \nIf 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.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/print-making-on-fabric-at-slowfiber-2/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220428T051708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T051708Z
UID:28807-1662804000-1662825600@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Indigo Extraction Process—from leaf to pigment with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step participatory workshop for artists and small- to medium-scale indigo growers \nWondering how to convert the leaves of Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) into blue pigment? Join Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station for a day of indigo extraction — from a tour of the Fibershed pigment garden\, to a demonstration of harvesting the last indigo of the season\, then extracting the pigment from the leaves onsite using a passive fermentation process. Our focus will be on small batch extraction for home gardeners\, dyers and artisans. Dried indigo pigment can be stored for later use in a dye vat or for art mediums like paints\, inks and pastels. \nStudents should bring their own lunch\, snacks\, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug)\, as well as an apron\, notebook\, and camera. Since there will be time outdoors in the garden\, be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/329405750467 \nJudi 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. \nJudi 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. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nPhotos above of Judi Pettite in Fibershed’s pigment garden and indigo extraction in progress by Paige Green
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/indigo-extraction-process-from-leaf-to-pigment-with-judi-pettite-2/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220428T184510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T000916Z
UID:28811-1662890400-1662912000@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Earth and Sky: Abstraction with indigo and tannin dyes with Judi Pettite
DESCRIPTION:Explore the beauty and variety of blue and brown shades on your natural fibers \nJoin Judi Pettite onsite at the Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station\, where we’ll explore techniques using dips and resists to create gorgeous abstract maps of local color on our textiles and yarn. We’ll have two large indigo vats and two tannin dye baths. \nBring 16-32 ounces of scoured natural fibers or fabric to use in the class. After everyone has dyed their initial round of 16 ounces\, dyeing another 16 ounces of fiber will be possible. \nStudents should bring their own lunch\, snacks\, and beverages (water bottle/travel mug)\, as well as an apron\, notebook\, and camera. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/329415950977 \nJudi 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. \nJudi 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. \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nPhoto of Judi Pettite in Fibershed’s pigment garden by Paige Green
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/indigo-and-tannin-dyes-with-judi-pettite/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220720T182114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T162905Z
UID:29224-1663419600-1663441200@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in Simplicity Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Fibershed Community Gathering & Celebration \nJoin us at the Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch\, near Point Reyes Station\, CA and within traditional Coast Miwok territory\, for a community gathering and celebration. \nOn the edge between the last days of summer and the transition to autumn\, we will host “Rooted in Simplicity\,” an event for and by our community\, focused on the meaning and power of what we wear and how we care for those textiles over time. \nThis event is designed for you and your family to both dabble and deepen (whichever you choose)\, your connection between land\, water and textiles through practices that will spur your senses and intellect. \nYou’ll have an opportunity to meet and mingle with artists\, makers\, farmers and practitioners of all textile and farming stripes as they showcase soil-to-skin pieces that they have created from our bioregion. \nWe will also demonstrate the full life-cycle of a garment — from soil to soil — through demonstrations that provide hands-on engagement with every facet of how we wear\, wash\, tend\, mend and eventually compost our clothing. \nFood\, fiber\, beverages and natural dyes will all be woven together from our landscape — you’ll have ample opportunity to eat\, drink\, wear and mingle in all that our land base provides for our health and wellbeing. \nTICKETS: prices are sliding scale\, from $50 to $125\, all inclusive. The true cost of this event is approximately $131 per person. Fibershed aims to make its events and offerings accessible to all. Please pay what you are able.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-in-simplicity-tickets-385363311037  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n\nWorkshops and demos / 1:30 to 4:30 pm\n\nStitching techniques with Heidi Iverson\, Honey Folk Clothing\nFelt mending with Alison Smith\nWheel spinning with Marlie De Swart\, BoRage Yarns & Designs\nOverdyeing with Grace Harris\nDogbane cordage demo with Redbird\, native educator and artist\nBasketry demo with Charlie Kennard\, master weaver\nTextile composting demonstration\nStudent Designer Showcase\n\n\nMusic / from Audiopharmacy and Hannah Mayree\nFibershed Producer Marketplace / all day\nDesigner Showcase Gallery / 1:00 to 4:00\nDesigner Showcase featuring Fibershed designers / 5:00 to 6:30 pm\nFood and drinks / from Citizen Pizza and local purveyors\n\nThe land at Black Mountain Ranch\, where our Learning Center is located and where this event will be held\, has and continues to develop into an incredible landscape of fiber\, natural dye\, food and medicine — tended and created by producers we are grateful to work with and to host these community events with. \nIllustration by Elissa Callen
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/rooted-in-simplicity/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:event
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220728T224145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T174505Z
UID:29258-1664013600-1664028000@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Weaving with locally-harvested Tule with Rimiko Berreman
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, to learn how to make rope and coasters or placemats with tule harvested on the ranch\, especially for this class. \nRimiko Berreman will be teaching classic weaving styles used by different cultures around the world\, through hands-on instruction and handouts for you to take home with your woven creations. \nTule (Schoenoplectus acutus) is a giant species of sedge\, native to freshwater marshes all over North America. Tules are used to make rope\, baskets\, bowls\, mats\, hats\, clothing\, duck decoys\, and even boats by Native people. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/392773535217 \n\nFibershed Scholarship Program\nFibershed 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. \n\nRimiko Berreman was born and grew up in Tokushima\, a small city in the Shikoku region of Japan\, surrounded by Japanese artisan crafts including Aizome (indigo)\, traditional woodworking\, carving\, as well as weaving with natural materials. She was involved in local industry programs in her twenties and one of her early jobs was sewing products including Sashiko and Shibori at the Indigo studio in Tokushima. Those were great opportunities for her to learn these traditional skills. She continues creating things using multiple media. Visit rimikoart.com and instagram.com/rimikoart to see more of Rimiko’s work. \n(photos courtesy of Rimiko Berreman)
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/weaving-tule-rope-coasters-with-rimiko-berreman/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220629T221839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T221911Z
UID:29157-1664445600-1664452800@fibershed.org
SUMMARY:Visible Mending with Katrina Rodabaugh
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a part of Fibershed’s 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven’t signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)\nMending is a wonderful way to practice hand-stitching and simultaneously participate in Slow Fashion. Simple stitches transform torn or distressed garments\, homewares\, and textiles through thoughtful repairs. Visible mending is a hand-stitching technique that inspires beautiful contemporary repairs. Katrina will lead the group in a discussion of modern mending and darning applications in visible mending and slow fashion. The class will consider the creative opportunity in repair. All mending will focus on hand-stitching\, particularly woven fabrics. \nThis workshop will lead participants through an overview of basic stitches and repair techniques before turning to a garment that needs mending. Katrina will discuss how best to repair garments considering fabric\, thread\, color\, utility\, and more. Students will leave the workshop with various resources\, a mended garment (in-progress)\, and a printable PDF. Basic sewing and stitching skills are required. Please note: We will focus on woven fabrics like denim\, linen\, cotton\, silk\, hemp\, etc. We will not cover mending stretchy fabrics like leggings. We will discuss basic darning on knits like sweaters\, socks\, hats\, etc. Though most of the class will focus on mending woven fabrics like denim. \nWhen: Thursday\, September 29\, 10a PDT/ 1p ET \nLength: 2 hours \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: Sliding Scale\, suggested donation of $50-95 \nMax. Number of Participants: 20 \nRegister HERE! \nItems needed: \n\nGarment or textile to mend with patches of the same fiber and weight—midweight denim is best patched with a midweight denim patch\, light linen is best patched with light linen patches\, etc.\nScrap fabric for stitch sampler (At least 7” square in denim or midweight cotton). This is just a sampler\, it can be any fabric you already own\, midweight is best.\nThread – should\, ideally\, match the weight and fiber of the garment you are mending. Denim is best mended with cotton thread or embroidery floss—though I prefer 100% cotton Sashiko thread for mending midweight denim. Silk can be mended with silk thread and a silk patch; linen with linen patches and cotton or linen thread\, etc.\nNeedle\nFabric scissors\nFabric pencil\nRuler\nStraight pins\, safety pins\nOptional: Iron\, ironing board\, thimble\, pinking shears; if you want to practice basic darning also bring a knit garment\, yarn\, and a darning needle.\nOptional: You might consider purchasing one of my Mending Tool Kits particularly for mending denim. Also\, my books\, Mending Matters (2018)\, or Make Thrift Mend (2021)\, would be great companions to this online course.\n\nVisible Mending is an online course that will be taught live on Zoom. It will also be recorded to accommodate various time zones and the recording will be available to all registered students for 30days following the live class. The class will include a downloadable PDF that summarizes what we cover in class and supports you in creating a mended wardrobe. The class will be taught by Katrina Rodabaugh and joined by a teaching assistant to help navigate the digital classroom. Via email\, you will receive a link to the Zoom classroom. After the class\, you will receive a link to the class recording\, the class PDF\, and more. \nPlease note: There are NO REFUNDS for this class due to the digital nature. Thank you so much for understanding. \nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\nMore About Katrina Rodabaugh: \nKatrina Rodabaugh is an artist and author working across disciplines to explore environmental and social issues through craft techniques. Her writing and artwork have appeared in publications like the New York Times\, Boston Globe\, Martha Stewart Living\, Mother Earth Living\, Selvedge Magazine\, Tauko magazine\, Peppermint magazine\, Sewing Magazine\, Sunset magazine\, Sweet Paul Magazine\, Taproot magazine\, and more. Katrina loves teaching craft classes online and in-person\, including small workshops in her converted barn studio. She designs limited-edition\, sustainable\, thoughtful products for her online shop and collaborates with regional artisans whenever possible. Katrina has published three books\, Make Thrift Mend (2021); Mending Matters (2018); and The Paper Playhouse (2015). She earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Environmental Studies and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Since 2013\, she’s focused her studio work on an ongoing sustainable fashion project\, Make Thrift Mend. She currently lives with her husband and young sons in an ancient farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York. She grows many dye plants\, flowers\, herbs\, fruits\, and vegetables while tending seriously silly chickens and delightful honeybees. www.katrinarodabaugh.com
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/visible-mending-with-katrina-rodabaugh/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102414
CREATED:20220422T213540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T213540Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design at slowfiber
DESCRIPTION:Meditation Hand-Work & The Elements & Principles of Design-Slow Stitching Becomes an Art Practice for Self Care\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\n\nMonthly Schedule: \n\nMay 26: Patterns & Shapes\nJune 24: Compliments & Line\nJuly 29: Monochrome & Harmony\nAugust 29: Form\, 3-D & Space\nSeptember 30: Texture & Repetition\nOctober 28: Balance & Color\nNovember 25: Contrast & Value\nDecember 30: Unity and Variety\n\nStitching 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. \nWith 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. \nYou 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. \nThere 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. \nI 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. \nClaire Wellesley-Smith introduces a range of ways in which you can slow your textile work down\, including: \n\nUsing simple techniques inspired by traditional practice (including hand-stitch rhythms)\nReusing and re-inventing materials (reuse even old textile projects)\nLimiting your equipment\nMending revisited (practical and decorative techniques)\nProject ideas and resources that help towards making a more sustainable textile practice
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/meditation-hand-work-the-elements-principles-of-design-at-slowfiber-5/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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