In April, we focus on natural handwoven textiles for the baby. All projects in this series will be made using 100% cotton. Arguably the most important textile fiber, cotton is soft, absorbent, light, vegan and naturally hypoallergenic. Take classes in this series to make cloths for your own baby or to give to a special, […]
Knitting - Badass Brioche! Welcome to work of Badass Brioche! Why Badass you ask? You get dimension, contrast and squish all in one! Plus, this project takes a comfortable, intermediate knitter into the world of "advanced"! Yee ha! We'll be making this darling cowl where you'll experience knitting brioche with two colors, in the round! […]
From Spindle to Spinning Wheel Instructor: Valerie Yep Have you learned to spin on a spindle and now want to explore spinning wheels? Or perhaps you have just acquired a wheel and would like to learn more about it. Well, here's your chance! We will cover the parts of the wheel, how the wheel […]
On May 1, 2019, Bee Audacious and the Marin Art & Garden Center are co-sponsoring Bee Audacious Bay Area, a dialogue conference that will focus on issues related to promoting pollinator habitat in the San Francisco Bay Area. To succeed in developing workable change, we need to bring together people in the Bay Area with different […]
Sample Sale at JG Switzer workshop in Barlow. Join us at the Barlow Block Party on Saturday, May 11. JG Switzer will open its workshop doors to sell one-of-a-kind sample pieces handmade here in Sebastopol from locally sourced wool. This block party is more than just a party - it's a fundraiser and unofficial "re-opening" of many businesses […]
Learn how to make handmade paper from local plant waste materials such as leaves and bark of common local plants. This class will cover how to make paper from “scratch” using materials found locally and easily available equipment and supplies and sustainable methods. We will identify, gather, cook, beat and form handmade paper from a […]
May 4 & 5 Learn to make a natural wool comforter from scratch with Hazel Flett, of Bodega Pastures ranch. Learn on-site at the ranch in Bodega, CA, and go home with your own local wool comforter. Materials (cotton muslin or sateen and wool batting) included in the cost. Cost: $200 Organic cotton available upon […]
THIS IS A 2 DAY WORKSHOP. May 4 +5; 10 - 5 Artists Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam from Yogyakarta, Indonesia will hold a two-day workshop in batik using indigo dyes. This workshop will take participants through a step by step experience of the batik process. Ismoyo and Nia will share also some about the […]
Cotton clothes are agricultural products too. Twice a month, we bring our cloth goods to two Oakland farmers’ markets to meet our customers and share the stories of how each of our products are made. We can’t wait to see you!
Nuno Felting is a way of creating garments, sculptures, hats and art pieces using the interlocking trait of wool fibers laid over silk. The fibers bond to the silk, creating a lightweight felted fabric that can be used in many ways. The technique was developed around 1992 by Polly Stirling, a fiber artist from New […]
Eco Printing Come join us for an eco printing workshop with local fiber artist, Jonatha Foli. Using locally foraged plant material rich with tannins and wool fabric milled in New England, you will learn the history and techniques used to create an eco printed piece, and then create your own piece to take home. There […]
Knit A Hat THIS IS A 2 SESSION CLASS that happens on 2 Consecutive Saturdays. Know how to knit & purl? It's time to put it all together! Learn a variation to casting on, knit in the round, decrease and use double pointed needles! Not quite ready for a hat? Check out our first 2 […]
Want 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. […]
You’re invited to spend an afternoon with founder Jessica Switzer Green at Anthem Interiors in San Francisco! This exciting trunk show falls on Mother’s Day Weekend. We'll be showcasing exclusive items at Anthem. Enjoy refreshments and light snacks while you shop. Meet the lamb in Lambswool. Pet live, baby lambs in the store!
Cotton clothes are agricultural products too. Twice a month, we bring our cloth goods to two Oakland farmers’ markets to meet our customers and share the stories of how each of our products are made. We can’t wait to see you!
Transhumance Festival: A Celebration of Grassland Culture, Resiliency and the Dedication to Good Good "The seasonal migration of shepherds and sheep" On May 11th, 2019, we will herd a flock of sheep from the Petaluma hills to downtown Petaluma. The flock will be grazing Steamer Landing Park Peninsula for fire protection and ecological health. […]
Learn to find and make winning applications for a grant or residency. In this open session for all artists, with individual coaching and Q & A, Jane will share her experiences getting grants for residencies, public art projects and research and art making opportunities internationally. Jane has received grants from the state, local and national […]
Instructor: Cal Patch Sewing your own clothes is satisfying and practical. Drafting your own patterns goes one step further and puts the entire design process in your hands. Cal will teach you how to draft a pattern for a simple woven top that can easily be customized in myriad ways. This is a perfect intro […]
Drop Spindle 101 Instructor: Valerie Yep Make your own wool yarn! In this class, you will learn spinning related vocabulary, learn to spin wool on a drop spindle, and gain the skills to spin a "singles" yarn. By the time you are through with class, you will be well on your way to creating your […]
Expand your spinning knowledge beyond sheep's wool in this hands-on class. Bring your wheel or spindle and sample several different types of fibre: alpaca, mohair, silk and combinations. Experiment with ways to process, blend and spin these types of fibre. This class comes with an ample goody bag; you'll have a few ounces of several […]
You always wanted to and now you have the chance. Come make a container with rush warps and tule wefts, using California Indian techniques. You will practice various twining stitches to make a patterned exterior, finish with a decorative rim, and perhaps a cordage handle. Tule baskets were very commonly made in many parts of […]
Join us for a 2 DAY workshop immersed in organic indigo with Linda Hartshorn! May 18 & 19. Discover the Organic Indigo Vat, a way of indigo dyeing that uses fruits and other natural substances to dye beautiful natural blues. Developed by Michel Garcia, the “1 2 3” method works faster than fermentation and does […]
Learn to make handmade paper sculptures and installation art using a variety of plant fibers and combining hand papermaking with various sculpture techniques, such as casting, embossing, molding, constructing, building over armatures and modeling. We will create handmade paper sculptures and mixed media works using pulps made from abaca, kozo (mulberry bark), cotton, and other […]
Embroidery 101 with Amy Keefer 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 […]
Natural Dye Seedling and Seed Sale Sunday, May 19th 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Weavers Guild of Minnesota 3000 University Ave SE #110, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Join the Three Rivers Fibershed on Sunday, May 19th for a natural dye seedling and seed sale at the Weavers Guild of Minnesota! Drop by this free event […]
Knitting 101: Mitts Instructor: Amy Keefer 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 […]
Natural Dyeing Cool Colors Explore cool shades of naturally dyed yarns during a day full of interesting discussion and hands-on experiences. The workshop will be co-hosted by Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep yarns and Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs, and held at the backyard dye studio of Sincere Sheep in Napa, CA. We will dye […]
End your knitting sailor days! How often do you find yourself saying, “$#!t” and grumbling about how you messed up again? Well, we can’t control that the mistakes get made or how often, however, we CAN control how you react to them. Rather than exclaiming a slew of curse words and abandoning ship, this class […]
Calling all Northern California wool growers! Come join the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center to discuss the challenges of raising sheep and goats for fiber, meat and milk, and to learn from experts in areas of Flock health, Organic sheep production, Rotational grazing, Ranch infrastructure, and Flock protection. The day will include presentations […]
In beginning weaving, students learn to dress a loom, weave, and finish a project of their choice. Classes meet on four consecutive Saturdays: June 1, 8, 15, and 22, 11 am - 2 pm. Students enrolled in Beginning Weaving can schedule free open studio time outside of class during the weeks of their enrollment. $365 […]