Let’s Talk… Regenerative Fiber
VirtualAlmost a decade ago, weaver and natural dyer Rebecca Burgess envisioned a ‘fibershed,’ a place-based textile system, similar to a watershed or foodshed, that could mitigate climate change, support farmer livelihoods, and strengthen regional economies. Today, Fibershed has pioneered a bioregional approach to regenerating ecosystems and decentralizing the textile supply chain. Join us this Thursday, […]
Live FEEDBACK FRIDAY with Fibershed Founder Rebecca Burgess
VirtualJoin us July 31st, 9 am Pacific, 12 pm Eastern for a live Zoom FEEDBACK FRIDAY with Fibershed Founder, Rebecca Burgess. Rebecca Burgess is the executive director of Fibershed, chair of the board for Carbon Cycle Institute, and the author of Harvesting Color as well as Fibershed-Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy. […]
Japanese Indigo, Seed to Seed, with Craig Wilkinson
Join Craig Wilkinson of Craig's Indigo for this virtual event. He will share his experience growing indigo over the last seven years in Northern California, including his current crop at the Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm located in Forestville, California. Craig will give a general comparison of indigo vats made from composted indigo and […]
In Conversation: The Fibershed Movement
VirtualWhat Does Fashion Have to Do With Farming? Exploring the Growing Fibershed Movement in the UK Similar to a local watershed or a foodshed, a Fibershed is focused on the source of the raw material, the transparency with which it is converted into clothing, and the connectivity among all parts, from soil to skin […]
Sonoma County Environmental Stewardship Panel: Education, Predators & Balanced Ecosystems
VirtualThis panel was formed to create an open, amicable, and educational discussion regarding wildlife management, land conversion, local policy & livestock predation, specifically addressing how these issues affect our local food supply & grazing for fire fuel load reduction. This is a grassroots effort to gather information, experience, and knowledge in a manner that honors […]
Tips for Sewing Jeans with Dan DiSanto
Join designer Dan DiSanto for a virtual sewing demo on how to do a join fly, how to make a fell seam on a single needle machine, and some pocket tricks for blue jeans. Participants will be invited to submit questions. Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2mKkK672T2uF07DaKgAdPQ A video of the webinar will be made available to […]
Keeping Fashion Close to Home for Better and Lighter Living
VirtualObjective: To highlight community solutions for reversing unsustainable trends in fashion and textiles Description: Our wardrobes and textiles protect us from the elements and enable expressions of culture and individuality. Responsibility for closing the fashion loop lies not only with consumers, who are affected by price, trends, advertising, and available options but also with communities […]
California Wool Growers Association’s 160th Annual Meeting and Convention
Inn at Morro Bay 60 State Park Road, Morro Bay, CAJoin us for the California Wool Growers Association's 160th Annual Meeting and Convention on August 14 - 15, 2020 in Morro Bay. California Wool Growers Association is committed to delivering lasting value to support and grow all segments of the California sheep industry. This event delivers on this commitment by providing an opportunity for members to […]
Japanese Indigo Extraction for Home Dyers and Artists with Judi Pettite
Join Judi Pettite of BioHue for an online session on small scale pigment extraction from Japanese indigo (Persicaria tinctoria). Judi will provide step-by-step instruction on the process of yielding pigment from the plant. This class is ideal for anyone who has Japanese indigo in the garden and wants to use the extract for an indigo […]
Granny Square Top – Virtual Class
VirtualTHIS IS A 2 SESSION VIRTUAL CLASS that happens on 2 Saturdays (August 16 + September 13) from 11:00 - 1:30. In this easy crochet class, you will learn how to make a granny square into a lovely summer top! We recommend you already know how to chain and single crochet before class. This Zoom class will […]