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SUMMARY:Ranch Retreat with Kira K Designs at Meridian Jacobs
DESCRIPTION:Meet Jacob sheep\, a primitive breed known for their large horns\, at a beautiful ranch in Vacaville\, only an hour away from San Francisco! We’ll start the day with coffee\, tea\, and baked goods while knitting\, crocheting\, and spinning. Rancher Robin Lynde of Meridian Jacobs will take us on a farm tour including petting some sheep\, possible holding lambs (in March) or seeing a sheepdog demo. \nWe’ll have a mini class where you can start knitting a fun intermediate two-color bandana cowl\, with a knitting and a crochet option. One pattern is included in the retreat registration and you can request a different one. Bring your own yarn\, or plan to buy Jacob wool yarn or Timm Ranch wool yarn\, both custom spun to Robin’s specifications\, either in sheepy colors or naturally dyed. There will also be time to relax and chat\, shop in the farm store\, and browse through a trunk show of Kira K Designs knitting and crochet kits. Lots of farm-fresh yarn will be available to purchase\, as well as kits\, handwoven items\, spinning and weaving tools\, and notecards. \nDetails\nWe will meet 10-3:30 at Meridian Jacobs Ranch in Vacaville\, CA \nUp to two low-income crafters may attend at a discounted rate by using the code “L4.12.25” or “L5.3.25” depending on the date you choose. \nThis working ranch is not wheelchair accessible but can be navigated with a cane or walker. \nWhat to Bring\nA bag lunch and water bottle\nA knitting\, crochet\, or spinning project to work on\nFor knitted cowl (pattern not yet released):\n1 skein DK weight yarn in MC and 1 skein DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS 8 (5mm) knitting needles – adjust if you are a tight or loose knitter\nFor Bayshore Bandana Cowl:\n100(125) yards DK weight yarn in MC and 75(100) yards DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS I (5.5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook – adjust if you are a tight or loose crocheter (you can start with a regular crochet hook with a rubber band on the end) \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/ranch-retreat-with-kira-k-designs-at-meridian-jacobs-2/
LOCATION:Meridian Jacobs\, 7811 N. Meridian Rd.\, Vacaville\, CA\, 95688\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira K Designs":MAILTO:kirakdesigns@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Natural Dyer’s Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:A farmer’s market for dye plants; seeds; local dyeable fiber & yarn and mending supplies!\nAre you planning your natural dye garden and natural dying projects? And would you\nlike to be outside enjoying the Fibershed Learning Center Gardens\, while enjoying\ncommunity? These are all good reasons to come on by! \nDate and Time\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025 · 10am – 3pm PST \nLocation\nFibershed Learning Center\n14000 Pt. Reyes – Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA 94956 \nAbout This Event\nWe invite you to this soul southing event to walk through the gardens while enjoying\naccess to locally grown\, natural dye plant starts and seeds along with locally farm grown\nyarns and fiber from within the Northern California region. Meet local farmers\, ranchers\,\nand artisans engaged in the natural fiber ecosystem. Get inspired to start your next\nproject with offerings from the local landscape! \nNo admission fee. \nVendors:\nRed Creek Farm redcrkfarm.com\nKassenhoff Growers kassenhoffgrowers.com\nBodega Pastures bodegapastures.com\nEWE & ME 2 Ranch eweandme2.com\nMeridian Jacobs meridianjacobs.com\n5 Creek Farm 5 Creek Farm\nValley Oak Wool Mill valleyoakwoolmill.com\nIntegrity Alpacas integrityalpacas.com\nKOSA Arts kosaarts.com\nBlackberry Farm bbfarmbolinas.wixsite.com\nElissa Callen https://elissacallen.com
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/natural-dyers-spring-market/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:farmer's market,tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250511T110000
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SUMMARY:Redding Mending Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly mending circle\, hosted by Marie Hoff of Full Circle Wool\, at the F.A.R.M learning space in Redding.  This is a casual drop-in gathering\, not a workshop\, so feel free to stop by with your project and mend/chat/even get feedback from others if desired.  Not limited to mending\, any and all handcrafts are welcome.  We may have some scrap fabrics on hand\, but otherwise bring your own materials.  There will be snacks\, beverages\, and good company. \nFor questions\, to RSVP\, or to be added to the email list\, please email Marie at admin@fullcirclewool.com \n  \nSchedule \nSecond Sunday of Each Month – starting March 9\, 2025. \n11:00 am – 3pm \n  \nLocation \nThe F.A.R.M Redding \n1416 Yuba St \nRedding\, CA 96001 \n  \nAbout Full Circle Wool \nFull Circle Wool began in 2013 with the start of Capella Grazing Project. Conceived and operated by Marie Hoff\, Capella Grazing Project integrates heritage breed Ouessant sheep with landscapes in need of the service of grazing\, such as vineyards\, orchards\, and private property seeking fire prevention and brush management.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/redding-mending-circle-2025-05-11/
LOCATION:The F.A.R.M\, 1416 Yuba St\, Redding\, 96001\, United States
CATEGORIES:event,meeting,mending
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ORGANIZER;CN="Full Circle Wool":MAILTO:admin@fullcirclewool.com
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SUMMARY:Ranch Retreat with Kira K Designs at Windrush Farms
DESCRIPTION:Meet sheep\, alpaca\, goats\, chickens\, and more\, at a beautiful ranch in Petaluma\, only an hour away from San Francisco! We’ll start the day with coffee\, tea\, and baked goods while knitting\, crocheting\, and spinning. Rancher Mimi Lubbermann of Windrush Farm will take us on a farm tour including petting some sheep and meeting the resident angora rabbit\, Duncan. \nWe’ll have a mini class where you can start knitting a fun intermediate two-color bandana cowl\, with a knitting and a crochet option. One pattern is included in the retreat registration and you can request a different one. Bring your own yarn\, or plan to buy yarn grown on the ranch and spun at a local mill. There will also be time to relax and chat\, shop in the farm store\, and browse through a trunk show of Kira K Designs knitting and crochet kits. Lots of farm-fresh yarn will be available to purchase\, as well as spinning fiber\, books\, and maybe some jam or other treats. \nDetails\nWe will meet 10-3:30 at Windrush Farm in Petaluma\, CA \nUp to two low-income crafters may attend at a discounted rate by using the code “L5.17.25”. \nThis working ranch is not wheelchair accessible but can be navigated with a cane or walker. \nWhat to Bring\n\nA bag lunch and water bottle\nA knitting\, crochet\, or spinning project to work on\nFor knitted cowl (pattern not yet released):\n1 skein DK weight yarn in MC and 1 skein DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS 8 (5mm) knitting needles – adjust if you are a tight or loose knitter\nFor Bayshore Bandana Cowl (pattern not yet released):\n100(125) yards DK weight yarn in MC and 75(100) yards DK weight yarn in CC\, or plan to purchase yarn onsite\nUS I (5.5 mm) Tunisian crochet hook – adjust if you are a tight or loose crocheter (you can start with a regular crochet hook with a rubber band on the end)\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/ranch-retreat-windrush-farms/
LOCATION:Windrush Farm\, 2263 Chileno Valley Road\, Petaluma\, CA\, 94952\, United States
CATEGORIES:farm event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kira K Designs":MAILTO:kirakdesigns@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Flax Processing with Sandy and Durl of Golden State Linen
DESCRIPTION:Flax Processing with Sandy and Durl of Golden State Linen\nJoin us at the Fibershed Learning Center in Point Reyes Station\, CA for a fun\, informative\, and hands-on workshop on turning flax to linen. \nDate\nMay 17\, 2025 \n10am – 4pm \nLocation\nFibershed Learning Center \n14000 Point Reyes – Petaluma Road Point Reyes Station\, CA 94956 \nThe Event\nTopics and demonstrations will include: \n\nPlanting flax seed—broadcasting techniques versus row planting\nHarvesting flax—the right time to harvest for just fiber or fiber plus seed\nBundling flax—preparing the harvested flax for retting\nRetting—both dew retting and wet retting explained. We will discuss using a small tank or low-volume sprinklers\, and show examples of ready-retted flax.\n\nThe hands-on portion of the workshop will include: \n\nProcessing retted flax—learn how use a traditional brake\, scutch/paddle\, and a series of hackles\nCreating a strick—a decorative bundle of fiber ready to be converted into sliver for spinning\n\nStudents will come home with some seeds for planting in their garden\, flax straw ready for processing\, handouts on how to make equipment\, and more! \nThe class is limited to 15-20 students\, and will take place at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center. The class will take place in the Learning Center Studio\, which opens up into the dye pavilion patio and has plenty of ventilation. \nAbout the Instructor\nSandy Fisher has been a professional weaver for over 40 years working with natural fibers\, her favorite being linen. In 2012 the importance of producing textiles on a local level was becoming a national movement. Missing in the local textile production in Northern California was linen. Sandy and other community members in Chico began to grow then harvest fiber flax for linen. In 2017 her husband Durl Van Alstyne joined the local linen movement when they acquired a small farm to expand their vision. The farm gave them the opportunity to grow fiber flax on a larger scale while practicing Regenerative Agriculture. Harvesting on a larger scale required a need to create small scale mechanical flax processing tools to accommodate their growth. Chico Flax was then created which is now a non profit called Golden State Linen to education and encourage flax to linen as a viable industry here in the north state. \nRegister Now
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/flax-processing/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,fiber event
ORGANIZER;CN="Fibershed Learning Center":MAILTO:rhonda@fibershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T160000
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Tanned Leather Clutch with Teale Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Learn leather working skills\, including saddle stitch and setting a rivet & button closure\, on your own beautiful handmade leather clutch. \nRegister here\nJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station\, CA to stitch and finish your own vegetable-tanned leather clutch with instructor Teale Thompson. \nClass will begin with a short intro to leatherwork\, pattern making and cutting. Students will learn to mark\, punch and saddle stitch their bags. Students will also learn to set a rivet and button closure. We will go over how to finish your edges for a clean professional look. Each student will leave with a beautiful vegetable tanned leather clutch. \nInstruction will predominantly take place during the first half of the class\, with the last 1 hour reserved as extra time for finishing projects. \nParticipants must bring: any personal snacks\, lunch and beverages. Coffee and tea will be provided. \nMaximum 8 students. \nInstructor Bio: \nTeale Thompson is a multidisciplinary artist\, living and working in West Marin. She is the owner of Wilder Ca\, a leather goods company\, made to bring beauty and intention into the things people touch most everyday. \n– – – – – – – – – – – \nFibershed Scholarship Program \nFibershed is offering one scholarship per workshop. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient\, please see our Scholarship Application. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \nCancellation Policy: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) are available up to 7 days before the event. If you cancel after 7 days before the event\, we are unable to provide refunds unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. (**Please note that this is not common.**)\nIf someone is waitlisted and is able to purchase 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\, or let us know if someone is coming in lieu of your name.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/vegetable-tanned-leather-clutch-with-teale-thompson/
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:Intro to Bio Plastic Design with Olivia Cueva
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the emerging field of biomaterials and textiles with our hands-on bioplastic workshop. \nRegister here\nAre you interested in learning how to make biomaterials and textiles? Dive into this emerging field with a hands-on bio plastic workshop at the Fibershed Learning Center\, with instructor Olivia Cueva. \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event where you’ll learn how to create sustainable\, eco-friendly bio plastics using gelatin. This workshop will guide you through the applications and techniques for creating bioplastic textiles. You’ll even get to design and craft your own unique bio plastic creations to take home! \nWhy Attend? \n\nHands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in working with bio plastics.\nSustainable Materials: All materials are ethically sourced and accessible at our local grocery stores.\nMaterial Traceability: Will will trace our materials back to the source\, from land to textile.\nCreative Exploration: Unleash your creativity and discover new possibilities in textile design.\n\nThis workshop is suited for all creative experience levels\, whether you’re a seasoned artist\, a sustainability enthusiast\, or simply curious about the potential of biomaterials. Explore the intersection of sustainability and creativity\, and be part of the future new material design. \nParticipants must bring: Personal snacks\, lunch and beverages. A notebook and pen for note taking is encouraged. All other materials will be provided. \nMaximum 12 students. \nInstructor Bio: \nOlivia Cueva is a material designer\, technologist\, and researcher. Her biotextile work has been showcased globally\, including the Future Fabrics Expo in London and WGSN’s Consumer Tech Materials Forecast for 2026. With over a decade of teaching students of all ages\, she is the former Director of the David E. Glover Emerging Technology Center in East Oakland and the Co-Founder of Oakland Style Lab. Olivia holds a Master’s in Interactive Technology & Communications from NYU’s ITP program and a postgraduate degree from Fabricademy Textile & Technology Academy at the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. \nWebsite: https://oliviacueva.co/ | Instagram: @oliviacueva.co \n– – – – – – – – – – – \nFibershed Scholarship Program \nFibershed is offering one scholarship per workshop. If you would not otherwise be able to attend\, and would like to be considered as a scholarship recipient\, please see our Scholarship Application. Responses will be reviewed by Learning Center staff and kept strictly confidential. \n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \nCancellation Policy: Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) are available up to 7 days before the event. If you cancel after 7 days before the event\, we are unable to provide refunds unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. (**Please note that this is not common.**)\nIf someone is waitlisted and is able to purchase 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\, or let us know if someone is coming in lieu of your name. \n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \nThere is livestock onsite\, so we ask that visitors please keep their pets at home. Service dogs are permitted.
URL:https://fibershed.org/event/intro-to-bio-plastic-design-with-olivia-cueva/
LOCATION:Fibershed Learning Center\, 14000 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd\, Point Reyes Station\, CA\, 94956\, United States
CATEGORIES:class,workshop
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