Fibershed
2021 Fibershed Wool & Fine Fiber Symposium
VirtualRegister Here This year’s symposium will begin with a conversation between those living and working to produce our global demand for textiles and those that receive the mounds of material that is discarded once clothing is deemed “uninteresting” or damaged. We’ll hear from members of the OR Foundation Community and the Garment Worker Center, who […]
Knitting a Steeked Farm Yarn Cardigan
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFour classes included: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 — from 2 to 4 pm Join a 4-session “Steekalong” knitting class taught by Gayle Ravenscroft of Pacific Knitting Retreats, using our own Fibershed farm yarns. Students will knit a colorwork garment together and then cut it open (steek it) to create a cardigan. […]
Cordage-Making Materials and Techniques with Charlie Kennard
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesLearn several techniques to make cordage with a variety of plant fibers String and rope are made from various parts of many native and non-native plants, taking on distinctive appearances, fragrances and strengths. We will learn about the different types of fibers, process a variety of plants used by California Indians and others, and use […]
Knitting a Steeked Farm Yarn Cardigan
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFour classes included: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 — from 2 to 4 pm Join a 4-session “Steekalong” knitting class taught by Gayle Ravenscroft of Pacific Knitting Retreats, using our own Fibershed farm yarns. Students will knit a colorwork garment together and then cut it open (steek it) to create a cardigan. […]
Fibershed Winter Market
Dance Palace 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesFibershed Winter Market Locally raised and made natural fiber garments, textiles & other products! Saturday, December 10 | 11am - 3 pm Dance Palace, 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station, CA Regionally-produced clothing and accessories made from natural fibers and dyes Breed Specific Local Yarns for Every Knitting Project and Gift Yarns and Roving for […]
The Colonial Climate Crisis: Sustainable Fashion Edition
Join us for a special online lecture with Dominique Drakeford! Calling our current socio-ecological crisis “global warming” or “climate change” is insufficient. We are experiencing a Colonial Climate Crisis. This term, coined by our colleague Dominique Drakeford, is an avenue to discuss urgent issues within the sustainability movement. Join us on April 3 for a […]
Design Challenge Launch Event
Fibershed Learning Center 14000 Point Reyes - Petaluma Road, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesWe’re hosting a Launch Event for participants of our recently launched "Borrowed from the Soil" Design Challenge! Throughout the day, you’ll be able to connect with other textile designers in the region, explore regional material options coming from our local landscapes, learn more about the upcoming Design Challenge offerings, and dive into the three Design […]
‘Designing for Resilient & Healthy Ecosystems in Our Region’ Webinar
The following webinar is part of our Speaker Series for our "Borrowed from the Soil" Design Challenge. The event is open to all designers and the general public. Are you a designer or textile producer who wants to better understand how you can connect with regional fiber and dye producers to improve the ecosystem impact […]
‘The Impact of Textile Systems on Communities & Human Health’ Workshop (Virtual)
As part of our 'Borrowed from the Soil' Design Challenge, we will be hosting an online Speaker Series. This is Conversation #2 of the series. In this FREE virtual workshop, Teju Adisa-Farrar and Mahdiyyah Muhammad, will share information and lead discussion about the impact of textile systems on community / human health. The first section will be overviewing […]
Borrowed from the Soil: Design Exhibition
Buddha Barn 13201 Pt. Reyes - Petaluma Rd, Point Reyes Station, CA, United StatesA farm-to-closet design exhibition Do your clothes help or harm? Today’s clothing relies on transnational supply chains, petroleum-based materials, and land and labor exploitation. But what if your clothing could build ecosystem and community resilience, while regenerating healthy soil and land? The Borrowed from the Soil exhibition explores a future vision where the way we produce […]