classes & workshops

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July 19 at 1pm to 3pm

Interested in weaving but don't have the space or budget for a loom? Think again! In this beginner friendly workshop, you will make your own frame loom using a picture frame and nails, and learn how to weave on it. $50/person plus $15 materials fee. Location: Craftfolk Collective, Colfax

August 6 at 5pm to 7pm

 Learn how to raise sheep for fleece, discuss differences between fleece from various breeds, what makes a good quality fleece, and how to process it into wool. This class is for anyone who owns or is considering owning wool, alpaca, or mohair-producing livestock. Workshop held in partnership with Sierra Harvest.

August 29 at 9am to noon

Add some color to the dog days of summer with ice dyeing! This technique uses melting ice to create watercolor-like designs on fabrics and yarns.  All materials included. $80/person (Fleece Club and FFG members $70) 

September 26 at 9am to noon

Experience the magic of indigo, a plant dye used throughout the tropical and semi-tropical regions of the world for centuries. We will use some basic tie dye wraps to prepare a tshirt for dyeing. All materials included. $80/person (Fleece Club and FFG members $70) 

October 5 at 4pm to 5pm

Do you love wool prep? Or are you new to sheep life and don't know where to get started? We've got you! Learn the best way to get your dirty wool clean and ready to spin in this virtual workshop. Hosted by HGA Spinning and Weaving Week.

Lessons By Appointment

 Want to try spinning yarn but not ready to invest in a wheel? In this 1-hour class you'll build your own drop spindle from scratch and start spinning on it. You can also try a standard modern wheel. No experience necessary. $40/person (Fleece Club members $20) 

Date TBD 

Learn to do your own fiber prep and expand your creative potential. We'll be talking about handling raw fleeces, color blending, adding texture, and more. You will have the opportunity to design and blend your own batt to take home for use in your next fiber project. No experience necessary, all materials provided. $50/person plus $10 materials fee. Location: Craftfolk Collective, Colfax

Date TBD

Make a stylish market bag with fiber artist Andrea Budde.  New to macrame? That's okay! This is a beginner friendly workshop. All materials included. $55/person (Fleece Club and FFG members $45) 

September 12 & 13

Visit our booth at this annual celebration of fiber, craftsmanship, education, and community. 

Arcata Community Center

321 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway

Arcata, CA 95521

Free Admission!

October 3 & 4

Visit our booth at this annual celebration of all things sheep, lamb, and wool.

 Dixon May Fairgrounds

655 S. First St, Dixon, CA 95620 

November 7 at noon to 3pm

Buy, sell, and trade your yarn, fiber arts tools and equipment, and other craft supplies. Then sit and knit (or spin or...) with your "new" treasures. Free admission. RSVP for table space. Wine and food will be available for purchase.