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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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