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SUMMARY:36th Annual Lambtown Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that Lambtown Festival will be back in person this year!\nPlans are well underway and we are excited to see everyone at the Dixon May Fairgrounds on October 1st and 2nd\, 2022. Workshops will begin on Thursday\, September 29th\, so circle your calendars!\n​\nYou can now officially start looking forward to all of the things that you missed about Lambtown Festival in person over the last two years.\n\nLani’s Lana ~Fine Rambouillet will be a vendor this year\, come and meet her to see all of her super soft wool products.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/36th-annual-lambtown-festival/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:FLEECE TO GARMENT REUNION LUNCH at Windrush Farm
DESCRIPTION:Please accept our invitation to come for a Reunion Potluck lunch. Bring a potluck dish to share\, and if possible\, bring your project from the class and something new you have completed since the class. Marlie and Mimi are cooking up a mini-class for fun after the Show and Tell. There is no charge for this event if you have taken the Fleece to Garment class. Please let us know if you can come. We want to catch up with all you exceptionally talented people.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/fleece-to-garment-reunion-lunch-at-windrush-farm/
LOCATION:Windrush Farm\, 2263 Chileno Valley Road\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rug Hooking Workshop at 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.  \nRug Hooking on a copper bowl and a Santa Fe style mat:\nOctober 14 Friday\, 10:00-3:00 & October 15 Saturday\, 10:00-2:00 \nRegistration fee: $150 \nThis is a great class for a beginner or anyone looking for a refresher. In Bev Hills’ 2-day workshop you will learn all the basics of rug hooking…..starting\, persistence and finishing! There is only one stitch in rug hooking – the loop. The design emerges as you change colors. The yarns for both projects are from the stash – waste not\, want not! So the colors will vary\, and you will have color choices. \nFirst you will create an heirloom art piece by hooking fun yarns into woven copper mesh. Bev will provide a hand-shaped copper mesh bowl\, a metal crochet hook\, and the yarns needed for this quick project. The copper mesh is from TMP in Berkeley. \nThen you will start your mat. Beginners will first hook some straight lines\, then some wavy lines. Rug hooking is kind of like how you colored in grade school; outline each element then fill it in. The yarns and a hand-drawn pattern on a linen foundation – attached to a Velcro frame for quick\, tight adjustment\, are included in the registration fee. Assorted rug hooks will be available for you to use or buy\, ranging in price from $10-$48. The brass rug hooks are made in Ireland and the linen foundation is woven in Scotland. \nBring scissors and reading glasses if you need them. You are welcome to bring your own rug hooking lap frame or rug hooks. Bring any snacks or beverages you may want during the workshop. We will take casual\, short breaks. \nSince 2009 Bev has taught and demonstrated rug hooking at fairs\, festivals\, fiber events and a living history museum. Bev’s hooked rugs are currently for sale at Warner Mountain Weavers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/rug-hooking-workshop-at-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:Weave a Tule Mat with Charlie Kennard
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make a mat from locally-harvested tule \nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, where we will make small sitting mats using tule rushes twined together with dyed cotton string. (The type of tule mat we will be making can be seen to the right of Charlie in the photo collage above. To the right of that is a greenish mat made of cattail\, and two other types of tule mat.) \nThe tule we are working with (Schoenoplectus californicus) was gathered from a pond on the ranch where we are located. Tule mats were an essential part of native Californian life\, used for roofing\, screens\, doorways\, beds\, in serving foods\, as well as for sitting on. \nThe class is limited to 10 students. Weather permitting\, we will be sitting outdoors in a shaded area. In the event of rain\, we will be in the studio/classroom\, which has plenty of ventilation. Address provided upon registration. \nParticipants should bring: a pair of scissors\, a cushion for sitting on the ground\, plus any personal snacks or lunch and beverages. If you are unable to sit on a cushion on the ground\, you can work at a table while standing or sitting on a stool. \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/396884872337 \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. \n(Photos at top\, left to right: freshly harvested tule by Dustin Kahn\, Charlie Kennard by Paige Green\, mats of tule and cattail courtesy of Charlie Kennard)
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/weave-a-tule-mat-with-charlie-kennard/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
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SUMMARY:Visible Mending on Knitwear and Denim with Arounna Khounnoraj
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a part of Fibershed’s 2022 Mending Challenge Series. (Haven’t signed up for our challenge? Signup here!)\nIn this workshop you will explore Visible Mending with Arounna Khounnoraj of Bookhou. We all have that favorite pair of jeans or a well-loved sweater — no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion\, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending. We will cover the technique of weave mending and duplicate stitch\, which is also known as swiss darning. The workshop will also cover patching a garment from the front and back. No previous experience is required. \nWhen: Saturday\, October 15\, 11a PDT/ 2p ET \nLength: 2 hours \nWhere: Zoom \nCost: Sliding Scale\, recommended offering of $45-95 \nMax. Number of Participants: 50-75 \nREGISTER HERE! \nThis class\, and the activity of mending in general\, encourages us to use what we have around the house and in our stashes already. With that in mind\, here is a list of useful items that would be good to have on hand to follow Arounna’s demonstrations and try some mending techniques during the class. \nItems needed: \n– A darning needle suitable to the size of yarn or thread you are using \n– A sharp needle about 2 inches long for doing sashiko stitch \n– Mending yarn (should be no bigger than worsted weight. Using leftovers and remnants is strongly encouraged! DMC tapestry wool is also a good option\, as it is sold in small skeins in a variety of colors) \n– Sashiko thread (in either indigo or white\, or embroidery cotton floss will work fine too) \n– Scissors and a surface to mend on like a darning mushroom but items found in your home such as a light bulb\, tennis ball\, or wood ladle would work \n– Scrap fabric for patches \n– Items to mend (like a sweater\, cotton shirt\, denim/cotton pants) \nMore About Arounna Khounnoraj:\nArounna Khounnoraj is a Canadian artist and maker working in Toronto where she immigrated with her family from Laos at the age of four. While her education includes a master’s degree in fine arts in sculpture and ceramics\, it was through subsequent residencies that she found her current focus in fibre arts. In 2002 she started bookhou\, a multi-disciplinary studio with her husband John Booth\, where Arounna explores screen printing and a variety of textile techniques such as embroidery and punch needle. She creates objects such as bags\, home goods and textile art. In 2020 she released her second book on Visible Mending and in June 2022 she will be releasing her third book on Embroidery. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/visible-mending-on-knitwear-and-denim-with-arounna-khounnoraj/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Online event,workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Mending Day at the Fibershed Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a mending movement — to slow down\, to build relationship with our material culture\, to create community. Every stitch\, every mend can be an act of resistance to the destructive fast-fashion industry our material culture is steeped in. We’re hosting a Community Mending Day to come together and repair our worn and beloved textiles. Whether you have previous mending experience or you’re just getting started\, we invite you to join us! \nWhen: Sunday\, October 16\, 12-3p\nWhere: Fibershed Learning Center – 14000 Point Reyes-Petaluma Road\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\nWhat:\n\nMending Challenge Celebration – Show off your mends from our 6-Month Mending Challenge (1 mended piece = 1 raffle entry)\nCommunity Mending Circle – Bring your mending projects and tools (Materials will also be provided)\nMending Booth “Help Desk” – Local mending experts will be present to teach you new stitches\, assist in your repairs\, and offer advice\nNatural Dye Vats for Fabric Scraps\nMending Games\nBring a Friend! (1 friend = 1 raffle entry)\n\n \n 
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/community-mending-day-at-the-fibershed-learning-center/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
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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-6/
LOCATION:Slowfiber\, 517A Hartnell St\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940-2829
ORGANIZER;CN="Slowfiber":MAILTO:slowfiber@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Printmaking with Natural Dyes with Karen Hampton
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make dyes from local plants & print with them on fabrics \nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station for a two-day workshop with textile artist\, anthropologist\, and storyteller Karen Hampton. The workshop runs from 10 am to 4 pm each day. \nIn Karen’s words: “As a natural dyer and printmaker\, I am interested in sharing printmaking techniques with natural dyes. In this workshop\, we will make dyes from plants local to the San Francisco Bay Area and found within the beautiful natural landscape of West Marin County. \n“A long time ago\, I apprenticed with Master Dyer Ida Grae and worked in her dye garden\, learning many of the secrets of the plants found in Marin. We will also discuss what you are growing in your garden and which dyes plants are light and colorfast. I will address the ethical issues of harvesting plant material from the wild vs. using extracts. \n“We will use natural dyes to create surfaces on cloth and then print with thickened dyes. I encourage all participants to bring natural fiber garments or fabric to repurpose into something new.” \nEnroll here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/400373145857 \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\nKaren Hampton \n“As an artist of color\, I have made a life long commitment to creating artwork that responds to the lives of my ancestors. My lens is anthropology and I study my own genealogy. I travel in my ancestors footsteps\, I walk the roads where they lived\, explored the plantations where they were enslaved\, I am the storyteller. As their medium I provide a vehicle for my ancestor’s spirits to transcend history and remain as historical memory. My medium is cloth — whether digitally printed\, hand woven or aged linens — pieces are imbued with the hopes and visions of African American lives\, telling their stories from a maternal perspective.” \nKaren was a speaker at the 2021 Fibershed Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium (see video here: https://fibershed.org/2022/02/18/fibershed-2021-symposium-presentation-by-karen-hampton-conversation-between-karen-hampton-and-teju-adisa-farrar/. When asked by writer Teju Adisa-Farrar why she picked textiles as a medium\, Karen responded: \n“Textiles were the natural thing. My grandmother had been a seamstress in New York\, and my mother\, who was an accountant\, was happy when she was in the sewing room. As I child\, I did anything to get into the sewing room. I was sewing my own wardrobe by the time I was in 9th grade. My ancestors picked me and put me where they wanted me to be to have the opportunity to learn to weave when I was 17. That was the moment when I knew I was going to do that for the rest of my life.” \nKaren’s website: kdhampton.com \nImages courtesy of Karen Hampton.\nTop\, left to right: \n\nRenda\, 2016. Repurposed cotton textile\, pigment\, natural dye\, cotton thread. 64” x 58”\nKaren Hampton\nThe Dancer\, 2016. Repurposed cotton textile\, pigment\, cotton thread. 64” x 58”\nBackground above and in its entirety below: Prayers for Flint\, 2017. Cotton\, linen\, synthetic and natural dyes\, pigment\, dye sublimation printing. 66” x 90”.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/printmaking-with-natural-dyes-with-karen-hampton/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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