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SUMMARY:Felting Workshop: Make Your Own Felted Wool Fabric
DESCRIPTION:Little Wool Workshop At JG SWITZER \nPresented by SHOP SHEEP by JG SWITZER \nTime: 11am-12:30pm \nWEEKENDS: \n\nFriday\, June 2\, 2023\nSunday\, July 23\, 2023\nFriday\, August 4\, 2023\n\nCost: $85/person \nLearn about nature’s miracle fiber: wool. Make your own fabric. \nWorkshops include a tour of our little wool workshop and a half-hour of making your own 20” square of Ready Roll fabric. You have an option to turn your newly made fabric into a pillow\, laptop case\, and more for an additional charge (available only for workshop participants). \nWe can only accommodate 10 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/felting-workshop-make-your-own-felted-wool-fabric/
LOCATION:JG Switzer\, 6790 McKinley Street\, Suite 160\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472
CATEGORIES:fiber event,workshop
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SUMMARY:Wild Mushroom Dye Workshop with Human Becoming
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URL:https://fibershed.org/event/wild-mushroom-dye-workshop-with-human-becoming/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230607T150000
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SUMMARY:Sheep Shearing Demonstration at Rusty Hinges Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Witness the skilled artistry of an expert shearer as he transforms our fluffy heritage sheep into sleek\, shorn beauties! \nJoin us for this fun event and learn about the entire process of sheep shearing\, from the preparation to aftercare. We’ll walk you through each step\, explaining the tools used\, the significance of shearing for both the sheep and the farm and show you how wool is spun! \nFree to current members (RSVP below)\n$10 Public Entry Fee – redeem for a $10 market credit! \n\nLocation: Rusty Hinges Ranch\, Petaluma
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/sheep-shearing-demonstration-at-rusty-hinges-ranch/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Aboubakar Fofana Textiles Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:We deeply regret that this trunk show has been canceled. We will be following up soon with ways to support Aboubakar’s work.\nBorn in Mali and raised in France\, Aboubakar Fofana is a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose working mediums include calligraphy\, textiles and natural dyes. He is known for his work in reinvigorating and redefining West African indigo dyeing techniques\, and much of his focus is devoted to the preservation and reinterpretation of traditional West African textile and natural dyeing techniques and materials. \nFofana’s work stems from a profound spiritual belief that nature is divine and that through respecting this divinity we can understand the immense and sacred universe. His raw materials come from the natural world\, and his working practice revolves around the cycles of nature\, the themes of birth\, decay and change\, and the impermanence of these materials. He sees the conception and realization of this work as a form of spiritual practice which is shared with his audience. \nFofana is currently deeply involved in creating a farm in conjunction with the local community in the district of Siby\, Mali\, in which the two types of indigenous West African indigo will be the centerpiece for a permaculture model based around local food\, medicine and dye plants. This project hopes to contribute to the rebirth of fermented indigo dyeing in Mali and beyond\, and represents his life’s greatest project to date. \n“For me\, the blue of indigo is symbolic of many things\, many deeply spiritual connections within my homeland. But it is also deeply symbolic of what colonialism has done to my region and my people\, and to lands and societies elsewhere. I can talk about blue as a colour\, as a shade\, as an idea\, as a spiritual practice. I cannot ever separate my work from my spirituality\, and I equally cannot separate it from my political struggle for African liberation\, which is ever-present in all my work.” — Aboubakar Fofana\, from Beyond the Blueness on Tatter \nView a video from Botanical Colors’ Feedback Friday for a tour of Aboubakar’s Bamako studio\, where you will see him harvest indigo\, do some indigo dyeing\, introduce his artisans\, and see all the amazingness that is Aboubakar on his home turf. \nFollow Aboubakar on Instagram @aboubakarfofana \n \nPhoto credits: Top\, garment photos courtesy of Aboubakar Fofana\, additional photos by Francois Goudier and Suki Zoe. Above\, portrait of Aboubakar by Francois Goudier\, photo of textiles from Aboubakar’s studio by Anna Brones.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/aboubakar-fofana-textiles-trunk-show/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:event
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T160000
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SUMMARY:Weaving on a Mayan Backstrap Loom with Sari Monroy Solís
DESCRIPTION:Learn to weave on a brocade-ready loom that you will take home \nThe backstrap loom goes back thousands of years and is one of the oldest known tools in the world. It evolved in several places\, including the Western highlands of Guatemala. Mayan weavers continue to make traditional clothing for everyday use and for the textile market using this traditional loom. \nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, where we will learning this ancient skill from Sari Monroy Solís\, whose paternal family comes from the Valle de Panchoy area of Sacatepequez\, Guatemala (now called Antigua and San Antonio Aguas Calientes). To connect to her Kaqchikel community and elders\, Sari weaves using the backstrap loom and teaches this art to others\, especially fellow diaspora. \nThe class will focus on the traditional Mayan backstrap loom. You will learn on a brocade-ready loom that you will take home. The class will begin by learning how the body connects to the loom\, the parts of the loom\, and how to start plain weaving. Once comfortable with plain weaving\, you will learn how to do single-side brocade using common motifs. You will learn the names and origins of these motifs and how to design your own. \nReady to start weaving? We will share a special treat from Guatemala at the end and talk about local fibers that work on these looms\, warping\, and what you can do with your finished piece. \nMaximum 8 students. \nEnroll here (waitlist): eventbrite.com/e/515848666247 \nIncluded: a loom that is warped with cotton yarn\, plus tools and cotton yarn for weaving \nBring: a cushion for more comfortable seating; personal snacks\, lunch and beverages (a selection of teas will be served on site). We are in a rural location\, so most people bring their lunch rather than drive to town. \nSari (Sarah) Monroy Solís lives in diaspora in Northern California. Her father came from the Mayan Kaqchikel community in the Valle de Panchoy area of Sacatepequez\, Guatemala and her mother from the highlands of Veracruz\, Mexico. Traditional weaving\, restoring güipiles\, and Mayan embroidery are some of the ways she maintains her connection to her community of elders in Guatemala. Foraging\, natural dyes\, and plant medicine are some of the ways she honors her maternal Indigenous lineage in Veracruz. She is also an avid mender\, knitter\, and upcycler of fabrics. You can follow her as she continues to make things and explore the natural dye palette: @theblueweaver \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) available up to 30 before the event. If you cancel after 30 days before the event we can only offer a refund (minus Eventbrite fees) if we are able to fill your space from the waitlist. Otherwise there will be no refunds or transfers. \n\nTuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your 100% natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entitles you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade! \n\n 
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/weaving-on-a-mayan-backstrap-loom-with-sari-monroy-solis/
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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SUMMARY:Natural Dyes with Heidi Iverson & Allison Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA\, where we will create a dynamic natural color story with 5-7 natural dyes from plants that are easily sourced/foraged from our local landscape. \nAlso included will be cochineal\, a historically significant dye extracted from an insect that lives on Opuntia cacti. Although cochineal is not generally found in our landscape (though it has reportedly been found in Oakland)\, it’s such a bright\, beautiful color that feels so much like summer\, the instructors wanted to include it. \nIn this class\, you will learn: \n\nHow to mordant both protein and cellulose fibers.\nHow to create color from leaves\, bark\, and flowers\nEthical harvesting and processing of different plants\nSeasonal plants and the colors they make\nHow to modify colors to create a wider color palette\nHow to dye with substantive\, tannin-rich plants that don’t require the use of mordants\n\nSpecial note: Some of the dye vats will already be made because they require more than one day to extract color. \nMaterials included: fabric swatches\, thread and yarn — both cellulose and protein fibers \nPlease bring: personal snacks\, lunch and beverages (a selection of teas will be served). Also bring containers to hold any wet fabric or fiber that isn’t dry by the end of the workshop. \nOptional: Bring your own fabric\, thread\, and/or yarn to dye. Fabric pieces should be no larger than 18″ x 18.” You may dye your fabric\, thread\, and/or yarn once everyone has dyed their class materials. You are welcome to bring containers to take home leftover dye\, if available. \nENROLL HERE: eventbrite.com/e/629751452547 \nSPECIAL DISCOUNT: When you enroll in this workshop\, you will receive a $40 discount code that can be applied to the cost of the workshop Mending Techniques with Heidi Iverson & Allison Reilly on July 16th. \n\nHeidi Iverson is the founder of Honey Folk\, her clothing design studio in western Sonoma County\, CA\, where she handcrafts clothing using high quality natural materials. Heidi also devotes time to knitting with local yarns and natural dyeing with plants and flowers that she hand gathers or cultivates. Honey Folk continues to evolve with Heidi\, and refining her aesthetic\, artistic process and philosophy is a continuous journey. She’s founding member of Fibershed\, and its philosophy has been an influence on her aesthetic and her brand ethic. Heidi is always looking to improve her work and offer thoughtful\, beautifully crafted items that will be cherished and worn for many years. \nRead about Heidi on the Fibershed blog: fibershed.org/2022/12/12/slowing-down-with-heidi-iverson-of-honey-folk-clothing \nWebsite: honeyfolkclothing.com \nInstagram: @honeyfolkclothing \n\nCANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) available up to 7 before the event. If you cancel within 7 days of the event\, we are unable to provide refunds unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. If someone who is waitlisted purchases your space\, we will refund your ticket\, minus the Eventbrite fees. Otherwise there will be no refunds. You are also welcome to transfer your ticket to someone who wishes to purchase it directly from you. \n\nTuition Scholarships & Transportation/Childcare Stipends\nFibershed is offering two scholarships to most workshops; one scholarship if it’s a small class. In addition to scholarships for tuition\, we are offering a limited number of stipends for transportation and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship and/or stipend recipient\, please answer a few brief questions on this Google Form. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n\nBONUS: The Clothing Swap Closet is now open during workshops and events at the Fibershed Learning Center! \nVisit the Clothing Swap Closet when you attend a workshop or event at the Learning Center and exchange your 100% natural fiber garments and accessories. Your clothing contributions must be clean and in good condition. Each contribution entities you to choose one item of comparable value. \nYou may depart up to an hour after the workshop ends\, to allow time to browse and try on items in the closet\, and make your trade! \n\nPhoto credits: Portrait of Heidi by Paige Green\, all other photos by Heidi Iverson.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/natural-dyes-with-heidi-iverson-allison-reilly/
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:Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle – June
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Mendocino Mending Circle — Ukiah\, CA \n\nNext Mending Circle: Sunday\, June 25\, 11-3p (the last Sunday of every month)\nWho: Hosted by Marie of Full Circle Wool\nWhere: Mendo Wool Mill in Ukiah\nNo supplies provided\, although natural fiber scraps to share\nThere will be snacks\, drinks & good company\nAny crafts (beyond mending) are welcome!\nGuest Teacher Update:  Emily Robinson is coming for the JUNE mending circle to do a tutorial on applique and associated stitching techniques from 11-1\, and will be on hand until 3 for one on one advice and troubleshooting.  Suggested donation $10-$20\, but if you’re short on cash or just coming for mending circle\, don’t worry about it.\nRSVP to Marie Hoff for more info at admin@fullcirclewool.com
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/monthly-mendocino-mending-circle-june/
LOCATION:Mendocino Wool & Fiber\, 676 S Orchard Ave\, Ukiah\, CA\, 95482
CATEGORIES:mending
ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Wool":MAILTO:admin@fullcirclewool.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T140000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp at Wildcat Canyon Community School
DESCRIPTION:For more questions\, email: erin@wildcatcanyon.org
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/summer-camp-at-wildcat-canyon-community-school/
LOCATION:Wildcat Canyon Community School\, 3800 Clark Road\, El Sobrante\, CA\, 94803\, United States
CATEGORIES:kid's camp
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230702T170000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Natural Inks and Pigments of Northern CA
DESCRIPTION:Join Elissa Callen in exploring the use of California invasive plants as art materials for inks\, watercolor\, and environmental restoration. Throughout the course\, students will learn about native and invasive plants\, how to ethically harvest plants as color for dyes\, inks\, and pigment\, and how to process them into inks and watercolor. Students will also gain a better understanding of the importance of building a deeper relationship with the natural environment through learning about conservation and the ecological impact of their artistic practice. The class will primarily focus on using invasive plant species of Northern California\, but we will also explore the beautiful campus and nearby to see what we can sustainably use on site. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n Instructor Bio: Elissa Callen is an artist working with local plants and fungi to make natural pigments\, inks\, and dyes that she further uses as the staple materials in her art practice. She holds a degree in fine art\, has a professional background in horticulture\, and nearly ten years of experience researching and practicing sustainably using natural materials for color. She has taught through institutions including Point Reyes National Seashore\, Save the Bay\, and the Sonoma County Mycological Society.\n\n\n\n\n\nShe is passionate about California ecology and believes in using her work with natural materials as a means of increasing community interest in environmentalism\, preservation\, and connectedness to the native landscape. \nWebsite: http://elissacallen.com \nIG: @slateandrust
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/invasive-natural-inks-and-pigments-of-northern-ca/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:workshop
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