Kushutara (Bhutaneses weaving) Workshop

Workshop Opportunity Kushutara (Bhutaneses weaving) Presented by Wendy Garrity Hosted by the Loom and Shuttle Guild of San Francisco April 4 and 5, 2019, 9:30- 4:30 with an hour lunch break St. Johns United Church-Christ Basement 501 Laguna Honda Blvd. San Francisco     In this workshop, Wendy Garrity will introduce students to sapma and […]

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SHEEP – AN ENDANGERED SPECIES?

No, not the Merino nor the Rambouillet, we will always want soft, lustrous wool. And, no, not the Suffolk or other farmed sheep for meat. But did you know that of the 1400 or so breeds of sheep around the world, over one-third of these breeds are in danger of extinction? By seeking out fibers […]

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Workshop and Lecture with Jennifer Moore

Carmel Crafts Guild is pleased to bring Jennifer Moore to the Monterey Peninsula November 11-14, 2015. Jennifer is the author of the bookDoubleweave, and will be giving a presentation and 3-day workshop on this versatile weave.  On November 11th from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Jennifer will present “Chromatic Fantasy: Music, Mathematics and Magic in Doubleweave”.  The presentation is free […]

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5-DAY WORKSHOP with DARYL LANCASTER

sponsored by Diablo Weavers Nov. 8 [Sunday] – Nov.12 [Thursday] 2015 10 am to 4 pm each day, Clayton [east of Walnut Creek] GARMENT CONSTRUCTION INTENSIVE: Wrap your body in clothing from your own hands. This is a terrific class for those wanting to learn to fit and sew clothing from their handwoven, hand printed, […]

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PLYING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP with SARAH ANDERSON

  If you are not able to attend CNCH’s beautiful Asilomar Conference, Treadles to Threads is offering this workshop at two different locations after Sarah’s stint at Asilomar. Sarah is a wonderful teacher and all around spinning enthusiast. You may have seen her books and videos which are great and quite popular right now. Here is your […]

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Creating Drape in Handwoven Fabrics

Black Sheep Handweavers Guild is sponsoring a 2 day workshop on “Creating Drape in Handwoven Fabrics” with Teresa Ruch in August. The purpose of this workshop is to understand how drape can be created in a handwoven fabric. It is a combination of fiber characteristics, yarn twist, the sett (ends per inch), the weave structure […]

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We’d Love To Get You Excited About Basketry!!

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, members of the Bay Area Basket Makers (BABM) will teach two workshops at the Caning Shop in Berkeley beginning at 12:30. Introduction to Basketry: Twining: Learn to twine with your choice of provided materials, and complete an easy but satisfying basket in 3 hours or less. Three simple basket starts […]

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Advanced Jacquard Weaving

A Sweet Slice of Weave Structure Knowledge  Can Transform Drawings, Photos, and Text  into a Unique Fabric with a Computer Jacquard Loom. Structure & Image: Computer Jacquard Weaving Instructor: Stacy Speyer at California College of the Arts www.cca.edu/extended    510.594.3710 www.cca.edu/academics/summer/courses/textiles Friday, June 13 – Wednesday, June 25 10 sessions: 10:00a – 5:00p Fridays – Sundays and 6:30p – […]

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Anita Luvera Mayer Workshop

Black Sheep Handweavers Guild will be sponsoring two workshops by renowned designer Anita Luvera Mayer. Saturday Jan 18 and Sunday Jan 19, 2014 Day 1: Vested Interest (January 18, 2014) This workshop will present an overview of a variety of vests and the things to consider in selecting one that works best for your body […]

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EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22!

   Bodega Pastures- Earth Day 4/22/13 Sign up to make a small felted rug     approx. 20”x 30”  at 600 Salmon Creek, Bodega at the Barn Teacher: Tim Easterbrook Cost: $90.00 includes materials Bring your lunch, snacks will be provided contact: Abby Killey  707-876-3093 bodgapastures@bodeganet.com

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