Join us for our annual sheep shearing weekend. You will have the opportunity to assist in shearing our flock of Jacob's Sheep. We will offer demonstrations in all aspects of fiber processing so you can truly experience what it takes to go from sheep to shawl. As with all events here, we offer nourishing seasonal […]

  Learn about the Past, Present, & Future of Indigo in this 4 hour workshop while creating a vat from scratch. Craig Wilkinson will be providing indigo compost from indigo plants that have been grown locally in Sonoma County. This is the first of a 3 part series. Each class offers different content and techniques […]

  Love knitting, but hate finishing? This class will change that! The effort you put into finishing is JUST as important, if not more, than the effort you put into knitting. Learn how to properly weave in ends on 3 different stitch patterns, seam pieces together and block. Homework: Complete 4 swatches (2 stockinette; 2 […]

*Students must be intermediate spinners or have taken the fall classes to be admitted into the series. This exciting class series offers the unique opportunity to go from fleece to finished garment. The series provides a wonderful way to learn the process hands-on, have personal instructions, a community of other fiber enthusiasts to be around, […]

  A love of adornment is one of our most basic tendencies. It exists in all cultures, telling stories about who we are and how we see ourselves. Come together is this 2.5 hour workshop/lab to make your own simple clothing and hone your sense of personal style. Be inspired to develop your skills in […]

Held at Castaway Yarn Shop in Santa Rosa. Ready to learn more than the knit stitch? Learn to purl and make these cute fingerless gloves! You will learn how to: purl, work in stockinette, work in a rib, and seam. Please note: to learn how to seam you will need to come back into the […]

Here's an updated description with the break down of sessions: In this 2 part class, you’ll learn all of the basic skills you need to spin your own yarn. Session 1: You’ll learn to about the basic fibers, how to draft, control the twist, and wrap the spindle. You will spin wool from a batt […]

This class is for any project you've got, knit or crochet. Come in if you need help with a current project, starting something new, or want to learn something we don't offer as a class already. This class is offered in half hour installments, but you can take up to two hours in one evening. […]

The 2019 Southeastern New England Wool Pool will be held Friday, June 28th, from 5-8pm at the Soule Homestead Education Center in Middleboro, MA. Those planning to bring wool should bring pre-skirted fleeces. More details are available at the image below. Organized by SEMAP and the Southeastern New England Fibershed, with funding provided by grants […]