A Verb for Keeping Warm

Japanese mending techniques are used to repair and strengthen garments and other textile items. But, when left visible the repairs are also decorative and add texture, line and color. In this workshop students will create a sampler of mending techniques seen in Japanese boro textiles and will then move on to repairing, or embellishing a garment or other textile item of their choice. Each student will bring an item that needs repair, or embellishing, and will apply one or more…

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.…

Have you ever wanted to knit your very own cozy scarf, hat, or mittens? This quick and painless class will give you a taste of what knitting is all about. Spend the afternoon with us, sipping tea, and make your first pair of fingerless mitts. About the yarn used in this class: Puffin is a plump, chunky, single-ply yarn spun from sturdy American wool fleece. Its felted texture knits up into garments with a soft halo and a broken-in feel.…

Get ready to embellish and personalize garments, or create original works of art! This workshop will help you begin drawing and painting on fabric with thread. We will cover several basic stitches such as outline stitches, chain stitches and their variations, french knots and filling stitches. You will also learn to properly place fabric in an embroidery hoop, how to tie the correct knot, and how to separate strands of embroidery floss. Each student will receive a kit to get…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

  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…

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.…

Have you ever wanted to knit your very own cozy scarf, hat, or mittens? This quick and painless class will give you a taste of what knitting is all about. Spend the afternoon with us, sipping tea, and make your first pair of fingerless mitts. About the yarn used in this class: Puffin is a plump, chunky, single-ply yarn spun from sturdy American wool fleece. Its felted texture knits up into garments with a soft halo and a broken-in feel.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…