Crockett Fiber Arts
Fiber Artists’ Night Out
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant to meet some like-minded fiber enthusiasts? Love to hang out and knit, crochet, spin, embroider, weave, etc. with others? Then this is the event for you! Join us on the second Thursday evening of the month at Crockett Fiber Arts Studio in Crockett. Bring a project to work on and a snack to share. […]
Fair Isle Knitting: A Simple Hat
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAEvery year, Shetland Islanders open their doors to knitters from around the world. Shetland Wool Week draws hundreds of folks to these beautiful islands. There is also an “official” hat, and the pattern is posted for free on the website. The pattern for 2018 is perfect for beginners. It’s called “Merrie Dancers Toorie” and is […]
Beginning Wheel Spinning
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CALearn the basics of wheel operation and maintenance, treadling, pre-drafting, drafting, and spinning yarn. You’ll try spinning three different wool preparations: roving, rolags, and batts. We’ll also talk about spinning “in the grease;” what it means and the pros and cons of spinning unprepared wool. You’ll leave with a skein of two-ply yarn ready to […]
EcoPrinting on Silk
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAEcoPrinting on Silk Scarves Remember those old leaf prints you made in elementary school? Maybe you put a leaf down and rubbed crayon all around it, leaving an outline of the leaf. Maybe you painted the leaf and pressed it down on paper, creating a print that showed the outline, veins, and irregularities. Fast forward […]
Production Spinning: Spinning Yarn for a Large Project
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CAWant to spin enough yarn for a sweater or other large project, but spinning 1500 yards or more of the same yarn feels daunting? Never fear! There are techniques that can help you spin quickly and efficiently, bringing large projects easily within reach. In this class, you’ll learn the long draw spinning technique with a […]
Wool Processing for Spinning
Crockett Fiber Arts Studio 1322 Pomona St, Crockett, CADon’t know what to do with a raw fleece? I can teach you that! In my Wool Processing for Spinning class, you’ll learn how to select a fleece, prepare fiber for washing, the washing process, and preparation of washed and dried iober for spinning using a drum carder, hand cards, and combs. You’ll also learn […]
Wet Felting
McIntyre Ranch 1 St. John Mine Road, Vallejo, CA, United StatesWool fibers have tiny scales that stick out from the hair shaft a microscopic bit. When wool is shocked by dramatic changes in temperature or by rubbing (especially with soap), those scales lift up, then lock down the nearby fibers into a dense mass. That’s felt. If you’ve accidentally put your wool sweater through the […]
Stash Sale and Swap
McIntyre Ranch 1 St. John Mine Road, Vallejo, CA, United StatesIf you’re like us, you’ve been building and building your stash since this Covid-19 thing started. Starting to feel a little overwhelmed by the volume? We sure are! Alternatively, are you just starting out in fiber arts and want to build your stash? We can totally help you with that! Bring your stash of yarn […]
Ice Dyeing Wool
McIntyre Ranch 1 St. John Mine Road, Vallejo, CA, United StatesFiber, water, acid, and dye are the ingredients needed to dye a skein of yarn. In this class the water source will be ice. The dye is delivered to the yarn gradually as the ice melts, resulting in some remarkable color results. Way too much fun! The class cost includes two skeins of wool […]
Peg Loom Weaving
McIntyre Ranch 1 St. John Mine Road, Vallejo, CA, United StatesIn this class you’ll weave a small mat on a peg loom. You’ll warp the loom, weave strands of lovely Pendalton selvedge, advance the warp, smooth when the weaving’s done, then finish your mat with a double Damascus edge. You’ll leave with your completed matt, the loom, and a warping tool. Additional Pendalton selvage material […]