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SUMMARY:Cordage-Making Materials and Techniques with Charlie Kennard
DESCRIPTION:Learn several techniques to make cordage with a variety of plant fibers \nString and rope are made from various parts of many native and non-native plants\, taking on distinctive appearances\, fragrances and strengths. We will learn about the different types of fibers\, process a variety of plants used by California Indians and others\, and use several techniques to make cordage with them. Never be at the end of your rope again! \nThe class is limited to 14 students\, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center at Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station. (Address provided upon registration.) Weather permitting\, we will be sitting outdoors in a shaded area. (You are welcome to bring an outdoor folding chair or cushion\, otherwise outdoor seating is on wooden stools.) In the case of rain\, we will be in the garage classroom\, which has plenty of ventilation and wooden folding chairs. \nParticipants should bring large scissors\, a pocket knife\, and a small water bowl; plus any personal snacks\, lunch and beverages. Lunch is not included. \nRegister here!\nImportant note: Due to the ongoing pandemic\, masks are required in indoor spaces for all participants\, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the class. \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. He has taught for the Point Reyes Field Institute\, East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden\, the Laguna Center in Santa Rosa and in many schools and at teacher trainings. Tule boats made in his workshops can be seen at the Bay Model in Sausalito\, Lake County Museum\, and another is in the collection of the Oakland Museum. You can also visit a basketry plant garden Charlie has created at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. Charlie is active in native habitat restoration in Marin\, managing several projects for Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/cordage-making-materials-and-techniques-with-charlie-kennard/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed":MAILTO:hello@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:2 Day Natural Dye Full Spectrum Workshop with Fiber Circle Studio
DESCRIPTION:2 Day Natural Dye Full Spectrum Workshop with Fiber Circle Studio \nThis is a 2 session in-person workshop\, running April 2 & 3\, 2022\, 11am-5pm \nAll materials are included. Each student will get to take home 12 different mini skeins of yarn! \nFiber Circle Studio’s 2-day Natural Dyeing Rainbow workshop will be a hands-on experience where students will dye a range of colors ROYGBIV. You’ll use both indigo and other natural dyestuffs and extracts to dye 12 1oz skeins of Sincere Sheep custom-spun American Cormo wool. \nDay One: Mordanting and Indigo dyeing.\nDay Two: Overdyeing and non-indigo colors. \nPlease bring/wear:\nComfortable shoes\nApron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\nRubber Gloves\nSun Hat\nNotebook + Pen \nAges: 18+\nSkill Requirements: None\nTaught by: Brooke Sinnes \nRegister here! \n\n\n\n\n\nCover photo credit: Cecilia Campochiaro
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/2-day-natural-dye-full-spectrum-workshop-with-fiber-circle-studio/
LOCATION:Fiber Circle Studio\, 113 Kentucky St.\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:natural dye workshop,workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Buckskin Brain Tanning Process — Traditional California Native Regalia
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day \nLocation: Fibershed Learning Center\, Point Reyes Station\, CA (address provided on enrollment) \nCost: Free. Enrollment eligible for self-identified Tribal Members in Marin\, Sonoma\, Lake and Mendocino Counties \nTeachers: Jay Sliwa – Traditional hide tanner\, with 25 years experience in the tanning arts\n& Tišina T. Parker – Southern Sierra Miwuk / Yosemite Paiute / Kashia Pomo \nJoin us for this traditional making of California sacred regalia. In this class we will explore processing techniques involved in brain tanning buckskin leather. We will also hold council together about ethics in material collection\, tribal sovereignty and land access issues\, ceremonial practices of working with animal ancestors and cultural sharing through re-making tradition together. \nAll natural and wild gathered materials of buckskin hides\, animal brain for tanning & wood punk for smoking provided. All tools provided. \nThis is a 3 full day class — Friday\, Saturday & Sunday\, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This class requires a good amount of physical work & can be taxing on the body\, please be prepared to put some muscle into it! Elders or people with physical differences may wish to send a family member to process the hide as an offering for them. This process requires intimate interaction with animal elements. Please wear old work clothes & shoes that can get dirty\, messy and wet. \nOut of mutual respect for each other\, teachers and our collaborators\, students are asked to commit to attending class for full length and time on all days. Lunch & drinks will be provided. If you have strict dietary needs\, please consider also bringing some of your own personal nourishment. \nTo register\, email: cimcc.interns@gmail.com  \nImportant note: Due to the ongoing pandemic\, masks are required in indoor spaces for all participants\, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the class. \nThis cultural class offering is generously & collaboratively supported by Fibershed and California Indian Museum and Cultural Center. \nDownload a PDF flyer: Buckskin Flyer\, April 2022 \n(Photos courtesy of Tišina T. Parker)
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/buckskin-brain-tanning-process-traditional-california-native-regalia/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="California Indian Museum & Cultural Center":MAILTO:cimcc.interns@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:An Evening on Batik and Javanese Culture with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
DESCRIPTION:The Brahma Tirta Sari Studio (Yogyakarta\, Indonesia) founded by Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam in 1985\, explores the roots of Javanese traditional batik\, continuing its essence in a contemporary spirit. \nJavanese philosophy speaks of karti kerdating sukma\, work created by the vibration of the soul. Their dedication to this principle\, including an understanding that such work must be collaborative\, has given birth to the form of batik that is the signature of their studio in Indonesia and expresses the traditional belief that the creative process can touch upon the sacred. \nJoin us for a talk on batik and display of their work by Nia and Ismoyo at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station\, CA. \nThe Learning Center will open at 6:00 pm for tours of the gardens and classrooms. The talk will begin at 7:00 pm. \nPlease RSVP to learningcenter@fibershed.org\, so that we can get an estimate of the number attending. \nDownload a PDF flyer here. \n\nIsmoyo and Nia will also be teaching two hands-on workshops at the Fibershed Learning Center: \nIndigo and Ceriops Natural Dyes\nLearn to prepare and use two traditional Indonesian natural dyes\n1-day workshop: April 15\nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/297496378677 \nBatik and the Creative Process\nLearn batik with cultural wisdom guiding the creative process\n2-day workshop: April 16-17\nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/235168414057 \n\n \n(Photos courtesy of Threads of Life\, Bali\, except student batik and indigo vat above by Jerri Linn)
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/an-evening-on-batik-and-javanese-culture-with-agus-ismoyo-and-nia-fliam/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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SUMMARY:Indigo and Ceriops Natural Dyes with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
DESCRIPTION:Learn to prepare and dye with two traditional Indonesian natural dyes: Indigo and Ceriops (mangrove tannin) \nPlease join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, for a 1-day workshop on dyeing with indigo and Ceriops (mangrove tannin)\, taught by artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from Brahma Tirta Sari Studio in Yogyakarta. Javanese philosophy speaks of karti kerdating sukma\, work created by the vibration of the soul. Their dedication to this principle\, including an understanding that such work must be collaborative\, has given birth to the form of batik that is the signature of their studio in Indonesia. \nWe will be learning to make and use an indigo vat with indigo paste from a farmer’s collective near Yogayakarta in Java\, and a Ceriops vat (copper color) with dye material harvested from an FSC-certified\, responsibly-managed concession in West Papua. The Ceriops extract is supplied by Threads of Life in Bali\, and is now being offered by Botanical Colors in Seattle. \nNia and Ismoyo hope to promote these grassroot projects by using the dyes in their workshops\, and look forward to sharing what they know of working with the dyes in this mutual growth process with the students. The focus in their workshops is to involve students in a creative journey that emphasizes becoming one with nature. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/297496378677 \nStudents may bring to dye: swatches of personal fabrics or small garments — must be of natural fibers only; otherwise fabric swatches will be provided. \nPlease bring any personal snacks\, lunch and beverages. Lunch is not included. \nImportant note: Depending on conditions at the time of the workshop\, masks may be required in indoor spaces for all participants\, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the workshop. If conditions change and it becomes necessary to cancel because of the pandemic\, your tuition and fees will be refunded. \nThis workshop will take place in the garage classroom\, with doors open and plenty of ventilation. Restrooms are in the adjoining house. Lunch may be eaten on the deck or other outdoor areas. \n\nNia & Ismoyo will also be teaching a 2-day workshop on Batik and Creative Process on April 16-17: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/235168414057 \nFREE EVENT: An Evening on Batik and Javanese Culture with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam\nJoin us for a talk on batik by Nia and Ismoyo\, whose work explores the roots of Javanese traditional batik\, continuing its essence in a contemporary spirit.\nApril 14th\, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The Learning Center will open at 6:00 pm for tours of the gardens and classrooms. The talk will begin at 7:00 pm.\nMore information here \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\nAbout the instructors: Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam \nCrossing both visible and invisible boundaries—of nationality\, ethnic background\, the traditional\, the contemporary\, art-craft—Agus Ismoyo (Indonesian) and Nia Fliam (American) have been working collaboratively to produce contemporary textiles in their fine art batik studio\, Brahma Tirta Sari in Yogyakarta\, Indonesia since 1985. \nIsmoyo’s ancestors were batik makers in the court city of Solo in Java. He was trained in industrial management at the Industrial Academy (AKPRIND) in Yogyakarta. Nia originally explored dye resist techniques from Africa and Asia in America. She completed her fine arts degree at Pratt Institute in New York City before coming to Indonesia in 1983 to study traditional batik. \n“This collaborative art team is renowned for their intricate\, nuanced and time-intensive contemporary fine art textiles. They have exhibited at many prestigious exhibitions including biennale and the triennial exhibitions in Indonesia and around the world and worked with world distinguished curators. Their work has been collected by museums throughout the world in public and private collections. Since 1994 they have explored and worked in collaboration with Australian Aboriginals\, American First Nation\, African artists from Mali and Nigeria and various Asian\, American\, European and Australian artists. They have received critical acclaim for their successful use of traditional textile techniques in exploring their own realm of creativity while pursuing an understanding of the value\, role and meaning of tradition in the development of our world culture.” — Christine Cocca\, Director Yogyakarta Open Studios\, Yogyakarta Indonesia \n \nWhen Ismoyo and Nia founded their studio\, they were committed to exploring the rich lessons of traditional Indonesian art both in terms of technique as well as symbolism. Beyond the creative process and symbols of these ancient techniques they have found an unending rich source of inspiration in an ever-expansive journey of artistic discovery. \nTheir studio\, Brahma Tirta Sari—which means “creativity is the source of all knowledge”—produces fine art batik and was founded on the belief that there are many relevant traditions rooted in cultures throughout the world which are important resources in the creation of contemporary art. Brahma Tirta Sari is a division of the Culture House Babaran Segaragunung which Ismoyo\, Nia\, Pang Warman\, Desmond Anabrang and Agung Harjuno founded to support their exploration of traditional cultures\, in order to understand basic cultural principles found through local wisdom that act as a guide through an integral artistic process. The focus of the culture house activities is the understanding and teaching of batik’s intangible culture found through its ancient creative process. \nRegarding their own work\, Ismoyo and Nia explain: \n“We seek to read the visual texts of traditional Javanese batiks which are expressions of the knowledge imbued in batik’s cultural heritage and to express it in a contemporary form. This richness is founded in a deep connection to nature and manifested in an artistic ecology which supports the growth and development of all forms of artistic creativity.” \nIG: brahmatirtasari\nwww.brahmatirtasari.org \nThe Brahma Tirta Sari batik studio explores the roots of Javanese traditional batik\, continuing its essence in a contemporary spirit while expressing the traditional belief that the creative process can touch upon the sacred. (Photos courtesy of Threads of Life and Jerri Linn)
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/indigo-and-ceriops-natural-dyes-with-agus-ismoyo-and-nia-fliam/
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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SUMMARY:Batik and Javanese Cultural Wisdom with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of batik\, with Javanese cultural wisdom guiding the creative process in this 2-day hands-on workshop \nThe Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station\, California\, welcomes Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam of the Brahma Tirta Sari Studio (Yogyakarta\, Indonesia)\, for a 2-day workshop on the art of batik — based on their 36 years of creative exploration and research as artists in the medium. In addition to the technical aspects of batik\, they will be sharing their creative process\, which includes some movement exercises as well as explorations of our connection to nature to integrate creativity and aesthetic expression. Javanese philosophy speaks of karti kerdating sukma\, work created by the vibration of the soul. Their dedication to this principle\, including an understanding that such work must be collaborative\, has given birth to the form of batik that is the signature of their studio in Indonesia. \nStudents will be working with various forms of batik to create several pieces dyed with indigo and Ceriops (mangrove tannin). The indigo vat is made with indigo paste from a farmer’s collective near Yogayakarta in Java\, and the Ceriops vat (copper color) with dye material harvested from an FSC-certified\, responsibly-managed concession in West Papua. The Ceriops extract is supplied by Threads of Life in Bali\, and is now being offered by Botanical Colors in Seattle. \nOpen to beginners\, as well as all levels of experience. Based on reports from others who have studied with Ismoyo and Nia\, this workshop will be a unique opportunity to grow creatively. \nIf additional time is needed for students to complete their project\, the ending time may go beyond 4 pm each day. \nMaterials: Materials are included in the cost. \nPlease bring: Drawing pad\, pencil and eraser for sketching your design ideas\, rubber gloves\, apron or lap cloth (or clothes that can get stained or dirty). \nAlso bring any personal snacks\, lunch and beverages. Lunch is not included. \nImportant note: Depending on conditions at the time of the workshop\, masks may be required in indoor spaces for all participants\, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the workshop. The classroom is open to the outdoors and has plenty of ventilation. If conditions change and it becomes necessary to cancel because of the pandemic\, your tuition and fees will be refunded. \nThis workshop will take place in the garage classroom\, with doors open and plenty of ventilation. Restrooms are in the adjoining house. Lunch may be eaten on the deck or other outdoor areas. \nTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/235168414057 \nPhotos courtesy of Brahma Tirta Sari Studio\, Threads of Life\, and Jerri Linn \n\nNia and Ismoyo will also be teaching a separate 1-day workshop on preparing and dyeing with Indigo and Ceriops natural dyes on April 15th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/297496378677 \nFREE EVENT: An Evening on Batik and Javanese Culture with Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam\nJoin us for a talk on batik by Nia and Ismoyo\, whose work explores the roots of Javanese traditional batik\, continuing its essence in a contemporary spirit.\nApril 14th\, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The Learning Center will open at 6:00 pm for tours of the gardens and classrooms. The talk will begin at 7:00 pm.\nMore information here \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\nA more detailed description of the batik workshop follows: \nIn this workshop\, Ismoyo and Nia offer tools and understanding that enable participants to carry out their creative projects using batik\, but this can be applied to other art mediums in the future. The goal of this approach is to create a space for growth and understanding without sacrificing the cultural knowledge of this ancient technique\, which can be expressed within a contemporary framework. There is a need for such values to support a sustainable ecosystem honoring nature and crafts. In this way\, cultural wisdom may be a compass in explorations of art to enhance creativity. This is not only with respect to the evolution of aesthetics\, but also to the wisdom found within the medium. \nThe Methodology of the Workshop \nThe workshop will be structured on the Javanese concept of Ngelmu Iku Kelakoni Khanti Laku or learning by doing. The elements of work shop will be: \n\nNgelmu—Seeking Knowledge\nLaku—Gathering Skills and Experience\nKelakon—Putting It into Practice\n\nDAY ONE \nNGELMU—Seeking Knowledge—The Tribawana Creative Process \nWe will begin with an introduction to the theory and history of batik’s creative process found in the ancient Javanese concept of Tribawana that describes how we exist in three realms of the self: nature\, community and connection to the source of creativity. We will explore the meaning of this and the implications in creative work. \n\nHow do we connect to nature?\nWe will look at a few historical Javanese traditional batiks showing the ecology of place\nUtilizing our body in movement is one of the important lessons taught through this method—creating with our whole body\n\nOlah Rasa—Utilizing Our Inner Sensibilities \n\nUtilizing our inner sensibilities as well as our outer sensitivities is part of the integral creative process taught through batik\n\nNyawiji (As an analog: return to the feeling of becoming a seed) \n\nUtilizing your whole body and becoming one with universe\, to feel the touch of an intimate communication with nature (Father Sky and Mother Earth\, humans\, flora and fauna\, and the source of creativity. As an example\, like the light from an oil lamp that is used to illuminate a shadow puppet performance)\nPrep—Movement and breathing exercises/stretching/walking in place\n\nLAKU—Learning How to Do It \nAn explanation of projects to be carried out in the workshop. The focus of these projects are on the process not the product. \n\nBatik layering with dots in three colors\nBatik layering with lines in three colors\nIntroduction to cap batik and experimental cap batik techniques\nIntroduction to dyeing with indigo paste\nHomework to create a personal symbol\n\nDAY TWO \nNGILMU—Seeking Knowledge \nThe Tree as the Nest of the Wind/Kayu Gong Susu Ing Angin—how Bima found his true self \nOlah Rasa—Utilizing Our Inner Sensibilities \n\nUtilizing your whole body and becoming one with nature\nPrep—stretching/walking in place\n\nLaku—Learning How to Do It \n\nCreate a batik of a personal symbol—free to use hand and/or cap batik\nCreate a multi-layered cap batik\n\nKelakon—The Synthesis—Evaluation of Work \n\nFinal questions\nSharing knowledge—a group discussion and showing the work you have accomplished\nComplete the final evaluation form and return it to Ismoyo and Nia\n\n\nAbout the instructors: Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam \nCrossing both visible and invisible boundaries—of nationality\, ethnic background\, the traditional\, the contemporary\, art-craft—Agus Ismoyo (Indonesian) and Nia Fliam (American) have been working collaboratively to produce contemporary textiles in their fine art batik studio\, Brahma Tirta Sari in Yogyakarta\, Indonesia since 1985. \nIsmoyo’s ancestors were batik makers in the court city of Solo in Java. He was trained in industrial management at the Industrial Academy (AKPRIND) in Yogyakarta. Nia originally explored dye resist techniques from Africa and Asia in America. She completed her fine arts degree at Pratt Institute in New York City before coming to Indonesia in 1983 to study traditional batik. \n“This collaborative art team is renowned for their intricate\, nuanced and time-intensive contemporary fine art textiles. They have exhibited at many prestigious exhibitions including biennale and the triennial exhibitions in Indonesia and around the world and worked with world distinguished curators. Their work has been collected by museums throughout the world in public and private collections. Since 1994 they have explored and worked in collaboration with Australian Aboriginals\, American First Nation\, African artists from Mali and Nigeria and various Asian\, American\, European and Australian artists. They have received critical acclaim for their successful use of traditional textile techniques in exploring their own realm of creativity while pursuing an understanding of the value\, role and meaning of tradition in the development of our world culture.” — Christine Cocca\, Director Yogyakarta Open Studios\, Yogyakarta Indonesia \nWhen Ismoyo and Nia founded their studio\, they were committed to exploring the rich lessons of traditional Indonesian art both in terms of technique as well as symbolism. Beyond the creative process and symbols of these ancient techniques they have found an unending rich source of inspiration in an ever-expansive journey of artistic discovery. \nTheir studio\, Brahma Tirta Sari—which means “creativity is the source of all knowledge”—produces fine art batik and was founded on the belief that there are many relevant traditions rooted in cultures throughout the world which are important resources in the creation of contemporary art. Brahma Tirta Sari is a division of the Culture House Babaran Segaragunung which Ismoyo\, Nia\, Pang Warman\, Desmond Anabrang and Agung Harjuno founded to support their exploration of traditional cultures\, in order to understand basic cultural principles found through local wisdom that act as a guide through an integral artistic process. The focus of the culture house activities is the understanding and teaching of batik’s intangible culture found through its ancient creative process. \nRegarding their own work\, Ismoyo and Nia explain: \n“We seek to read the visual texts of traditional Javanese batiks which are expressions of the knowledge imbued in batik’s cultural heritage and to express it in a contemporary form. This richness is founded in a deep connection to nature and manifested in an artistic ecology which supports the growth and development of all forms of artistic creativity.” \nIG: brahmatirtasari / bsg.culturehouse / baragung.bsg \nwww.brahmatirtasari.org / www.babaransegaragunung.org
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/batik-and-javanese-cultural-wisdom-with-agus-ismoyo-and-nia-fliam/
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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SUMMARY:Feather Top Knots — Traditional California Native Regalia
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day \nLocation: Fibershed Learning Center\, Point Reyes Station\, CA (address provided on enrollment) \nCost: Free. Enrollment eligible for self-identified Tribal Members in Marin\, Sonoma\, Lake and Mendocino Counties \nTeachers: Shawn Padi – Member of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians\n& Tišina T. Parker – Southern Sierra Miwuk / Yosemite Paiute / Kashia Pomo \nJoin us for this traditional making of California sacred regalia. In this class we will explore construction techniques involved in making a feather top knot. We will also hold council together about ethics in material collection\, tribal sovereignty and land access issues\, ceremonial practices of working with animal ancestors and cultural sharing through re-making tradition together. \nAll natural and wild-gathered materials of natural fiber twine & hand-collected turkey feathers provided. Please bring any feathers you may have of your own to incorporate into your top knot. \nThis class a 2 full day class — Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Out of mutual respect for each other\, teachers and our collaborators\, students are asked to commit to attending class for full length and time on all days. Lunch & drinks will be provided. If you have strict dietary needs\, please consider also bringing some of your own personal nourishment. \nTo register\, email: cimcc.interns@gmail.com  \nImportant note: Due to the ongoing pandemic\, masks are required in indoor spaces for all participants\, and we will maintain appropriate physical distance during the class. \nThis cultural class offering is generously & collaboratively supported by Fibershed and California Indian Museum and Cultural Center. \nDownload a PDF flyer: Feather Top Knot Flyer\, April 2022 \n(Photos courtesy of Tišina T. Parker)
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/feather-top-knots-traditional-california-native-regalia/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="California Indian Museum & Cultural Center":MAILTO:cimcc.interns@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Papermaking Workshop in Santa Rosa with Jane Ingram Allen
DESCRIPTION:Hand Papermaking Workshop with Jane Ingram Allen in Santa Rosa \nAddress: 5017 Maiden Lane\, Santa Rosa\, CA 95409 \nPhone:  857-2344-2432 \nEmail:  info@janeingramallen.com \nhttps://janeingramallen.wordpress.com and www.janeingramallen.com \nEXTREME Hand Papermaking! – Saturday\, April 23\, 10AM to 4PM \nWorkshop Fee:  $150 – Includes all materials and use of equipment.  Send check to Jane Ingram Allen\, 5017 Maiden Lane\, Santa Rosa\, CA 95409 or pay with a credit card using Paypal to info@janeingramallen.com \n Due to so many wanting to take the March 19 workshop\, I decided to offer it again in April!  Join me in my Santa Rosa studio for some indoor and outdoor EXTREME and Experimental Papermaking using a variety of pulps such as kozo (paper mulberry bark)\, cotton blue jeans\, sisal\, flax and abaca as well as at least one plant fiber gathered locally. \nWe will do such things as make really big paper using pouring methods\, make really thin but strong paper using Japanese techniques\, make thick sculptural cast paper\, burn handmade paper using a flame retardant\, make holes\, tear and shred paper\, make paper that moves and produces sounds and blend some strange and exotic pulps for special effects.  Come prepared for some extreme experimental papermaking to produce unique handmade paper for artwork of all kinds.  This workshop is suited for beginning and experienced papermakers and promises to challenge you to stretch and expand your ideas about papermaking. \nClass size is limited to 4 people\, and all must be vaccinated.  All Covid protocols in effect will be followed.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/papermaking-workshop-in-santa-rosa-with-jane-ingram-allen/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:2 Day Indonesian Batik + Indigo at Fiber Circle Studio
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2 session in-person workshop. \nDATES/TIMES \nSaturday and Sunday\, April 30 + May 1\, 2022; 10am – 6pm \nLEVEL \nOpen to beginners and those who have dyed before and are interested in learning more. \nMATERIALS \nADDITIONAL FEE. All materials will be provided. Please bring $50 cash to be paid directly to the instructors the day of the workshop. \nDETAILS \nNia and Ismoyo have been working with the art of batik for 36 years and will be bringing their extremely talented and special skills to us from Indonesia! \nThe class focuses on teaching both the creative part of batik\, as well as techniques. They bring with them the understanding and tools to help you find the balance between the inner self\, nature and community\, and using your body to allow the creativity to flow. \nStudents will get to work with different forms of batik creating a variety of pieces. \nPlease bring/wear:\nComfortable shoes\nApron or clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\nRubber Gloves\nSun Hat\nDrawing pad + pencil for drafting design ideas \nNotebook+ Pen for notes \nAges: 18+\nSkill Requirements: None\nTaught by: Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam \nThe Finer Details… \nAll students are required to wear masks\, regardless of vaccination status. This class involves some close proximity. \nPlease visit our website for class & refund policies. By signing up\, you acknowledge that you are aware of and agree to our policies. Thank you.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/2-day-indonesian-batik-indigo-at-fiber-circle-studio/
LOCATION:Fiber Circle Studio\, 113 Kentucky St.\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fiber Circle Studio":MAILTO:alisha@fibercirclestudio.com
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