Weaving on a Mayan Backstrap Loom with Sari Monroy Solís
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn to weave on a brocade-ready loom that you will take home The 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 […]
Natural Dyes with Heidi Iverson & Allison Reilly
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin 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. Also included will be cochineal, a historically significant dye extracted from an insect that lives […]
Creating Sculptural Handmade Paper with Michelle Wilson
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesIf you are interested in using handmade paper to create sculptural forms with armatures, this is the workshop for you! Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA, for a 2-day workshop with artist Michelle Wilson. We will meet from 10 am to 4 pm each […]
Fine Twined Basket with Charlie Kennard
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn to make small twined baskets with threesquare Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA, where will begin small twined baskets made with a small relative of tule called threesquare, that is used by Native weavers in the Pacific Northwest. As well as being fragrant, […]
Mending Techniques with Heidi Iverson & Allison Reilly
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesJoin us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA, where you will learn how to mend both woven and knitted garments using a variety of stitches and techniques. Our samplers will be created using naturally dyed fabric and thread. For the woven textile portion, you will make […]
Fibershed Summer Farmer’s Market
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesCelebrate the Summer's bounty at our seasonal farmers market featuring natural fiber and dye products, grown and made by local farmers and artisans! What You'll Find: Breed-specific fleeces, roving & yarns (white, naturally colored & naturally dyed) Sheepskins, wool pillows and comforters, & other natural homegoods Handwoven blankets Locally-made Climate Beneficial wool & cotton clothing, accessories, […]
Beginning Embroidery with Arwyn Moonrise
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn 8 of the basic stitches used in embroidery Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA, where we will be learning basic embroidery stitches from artist Arwyn Moonrise. You will be provided a pre-drawn design that includes each of these stitches, giving you time to […]
Monthly Fibershed Mending Bar Happy Hour
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesBreathe new life into your favorite textiles with local mending experts, Heidi & Allison!
Weaving on a Mayan Backstrap Loom with Sari Monroy Solís
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn to weave on a brocade-ready loom that you will take home The 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 […]
Embroidery Project with Arwyn Moonrise
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesGuidance on a personal embroidery project, for students with some knowledge of embroidery stitches Join us at the beautiful Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch near Point Reyes Station, CA, where we will receive guidance on our embroidery project from artist Arwyn Moonrise. In this workshop we will focus on personal projects. You can […]