Making a Lake Pigment: the alchemy of solid pigments from natural dyes with Judi Pettite
A pigment is water insoluble and can be used for water and oil based paints. Making a dry pigment from a natural dye is a very old tradition that connected the guilds—dyers and painters and craftspeople in search of concentrated lightfast hues that were portable, storage friendly colors. In this 3-hour class, we will discuss […]
Paint and Natural Pigments with Judi Pettite
Making a paint from natural pigments is pretty simple once you know the basics. In this 3-hour class, we’ll go over the components that make up a paint and how to choose the best materials for your needs. Water-based and oil-based binders will be examined and demonstrated as well as methods for preservation and storage. […]
Contract Grazing in the Time of Fire
VirtualIn this time of unprecedented wildfires across the West, it’s clear that wild and cultivated lands haven’t been managed to mitigate the risk of fire and we are all suffering for it. Join a panel of expert graziers to learn more about targeted grazing in the time of fire. Targeted grazing benefits land, ranchers, and […]
Building a United Nations of flax: Perspectives on Creating Small Scale Flax Growing and Processing Industries
VirtualThis webinar hosted by Chico Flax of California includes a panel of experts from the United States, Canada, and Europe who are working to build viable regional flax-to-linen industries. Speakers include small farmers who are undertaking flax production in collaboration with local universities, yarn manufacturers, and designers. The webinar will address overcoming growing /production challenges, […]
Northern CA Fibershed Coop @ Temescal Farmers’ Market
Temescal Farmers' Market 5300 Claremont Ave. (DMV), Oakland, CA, United StatesSUMMER SOLACE TALLOW X NORTHERN CA FIBERSHED COOP MARKETPLACE Visit the Summer Solace Tallow x Northern CA Fibershed Cooperative booth every other Sunday at the Temescal Farmers Market in Oakland. There you can peruse our curated selection of Fibershed products including locally spun yarn, Climate Beneficial™ felted home goods, handwoven shawls, blankets, luxurious sheepskins, as […]
Wild Inks from Natural Pigments with Judi Pettite
Whether you forage or cultivate your palette, this course is designed to help you create artist inks for your practice. In this 3-hour class we'll discuss seasonal and regional colors, ease of use and longevity. Our focus will be on water-based inks and the ingredients (vehicle) that help the color flow and retain their vibrancy. […]
Seed to Linen (Virtual)
VirtualDue to its durability, beauty, and versatility, flax has been cultivated to produce linen for more than 10,000 years. Honoring this deep history, we will discuss the growing needs of this fiber plant as well as processing steps and equipment required to get started growing and making your own linen fiber. This workshop will take […]
The Beauty & Strength of Native Plant Fibers with Redbird
Native plants provide fibers for many uses and are rooted in Indigenous cultural practices spanning many generations. Please join us (via Zoom) for a presentation on native plant fibers by Redbird, a native Pomo, Wailaki, Wintu, and Paiute teacher. Redbird will show examples of his work, including traditional items crafted with dogbane grown and harvested […]
Badass Brioche Level 2! – Virtual Class
VirtualDate: March 19, 2021 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM PST This is a virtual class. Welcome to Badass Brioche Level 2! If you've knit basic brioche and fell in love like I did, this is the next level and OMG! It is so electrifying! Every row keeps you on your toes and you wind your […]
Your First Sweater! – Virtual Class
VirtualTHIS IS A 3 SESSION, VIRTUAL CLASS. Have you been wanting to knit a sweater, but are slightly afraid? This is the perfect first sweater project! It's knit with a chunkier yarn, so it goes fast, and is worked using simple techniques, resulting in the perfect first sweater. DATE 3 Saturdays (March 6 - 20, 2021) TIME 10 - […]