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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Knitting - Lace Shawl THIS IS A 2 SESSION CLASS. May 5 + 19; 11:30 - 1:00 Ready for beginning lace work? This fun and beautiful pattern is the perfect first lace project or a great way to brush up on your lace knitting skills! What to bring: Small Size: 400 yards of sock weight […]

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 […]

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 […]

Knitting Bootcamp THIS IS A 4 SESSION CLASS; 3 hours each. May 11, 18, 25, + June 1; 10:30 - 1:30 Know a lot of basic knitting techniques, but are ready to dive into all the knitty gritty, juicy stuff? This 4-week course focuses on a different fundamental topic each week! Week 1: Various Cast […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Weave a neck warmer (a short scarf with a slit) or a table runner on a take-anywhere rigid heddle loom and learn the easiest warping method you'll ever use! You will learn how to plan a project, choose yarn, and calculate yardage. Rigid heddle looms are simple to warp, inexpensive, and very portable. This is […]