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September 2018
The Soil Sponge: Online Course
Join us a live for a live, interactive online course with author Didi Pershouse (September 10, 12, 17, and 19*). Times are listed in Eastern Standard Time. For CA, this class runs from 9am-10:30am. A healthy soil sponge can soak up rain, store and filter water, and provide resilience for farms, towns, and businesses. Changes in land management can address interconnected issues like flooding, drought, wildfires, human health, and regional temperature shifts--at far less cost than we currently spend on fixing…
Find out more »Permaculture Convergence
It's not a festival, It's not a conference, It's... THE CONVERGENCE FALL EQUINOX ~ Harvest Moon • 8 Stages • 5 Zones • 100+ Speakers & Workshops • Live Music • Delicious Food • Visionary Art Installations • On-site Camping • Family Friendly • Sustainable Living Demos • Collaborative Councils with Courageous Conversations MUSIC LINEUP Ayla Nereo • MJ's Brass Boppers • LoCura • Bicicletas por la Paz • DJ Dragonfly • J Brave & Braxton • Lydia Violet…
Find out more »Community Knitting at A Verb For Keeping Warm
Connect with your fellow Bay Area knitters! Need some pattern or yarn advice for your next project or just looking for a friendly group to chat with while getting some rows done? Come to our free community knitting event and share your latest WIP! Everyone is welcome -- feel free to bring a friend and a snack to share! Date: Every Thursday Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Led by staff members Jenna + Laurin This event is FREE! No RSVP needed.…
Find out more »Women of Abundance
Women Entrepreneurs in the Regenerative Culture, Economy, and Community September 22, 2018 11:00AM - 4:00PM Soul Food Farm, Vacaville CA 95688 How do we build and shape the traits that give women the strength and empowerment to lift themselves up? Are there lessons from the past we can use to reaffirm the comradery and support that women have historically shared with one another? We believe that women of the 21st century can, and should, aspire to uplift and encourage one…
Find out more »Weaving & Wool at Forest Home Farms
Find out how the fluffy wool coat that sheep grow every year is turned into something we can use. Get up close to the animals and watch herding demonstrations. Weaving & Wool Saturday, September 22, 2018 11am-2pm Forest Home Farms, San Ramon Admission is FREE For more information, call 925.973.3200 or visit ForestHomeFarms.com.
Find out more »Tapestry Weaving 101
Instructor: Shaine Drake Catch weaver fever! In this class you will learn the basics of tapestry weaving so you can make woven wall hangings. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from Bay Area artist Shaine Drake! She will bring in plenty of samples of her own work and a list of her favorite resources. For true beginners and fiber enthusiasts! No weaving experience required. You'll learn: - to warp your loom - plain weave - to use multiple colors - to…
Find out more »Tapestry Weaving Social w/Instructor
Are you a self-starter? Need tapestry weaving help? Perhaps you just want to socialize & build your sills? This Tapestry Weaving Social is perfect for you! Come create, relax, restore or refine your weaving skills. The inspiring & spunky Keyaira Terry will be on hand to give you instruction, ideas & inspiration. Bring your own yarn, loom & tools or use ours for an additional $5. Can't finish in time? No worries, borrow our loom & return it later. Aren't…
Find out more »Growing, Gathering, and Dyeing with Plants
Explore which types of plants you can grow and gather locally that can be used in the natural dyeing process. Now is your chance to become part of an ancient tradition! This class will prepare you for natural dyeing on four different protein (animal) fibers. In this class, you will learn: - How to create a dye garden, what plants to grow and how many - How to use whole plants to create a wide variety of color - How…
Find out more »Sewing Lab – Garment Construction – All Levels
A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together is this class to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop your sewing skills in a group of fun loving and creative women. Start with easy and then sooner than you think you’ll be making clothing of more complexity. If you already…
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