Fiber Events and Education

Tuesdays, 1:00 to 2:00pm Pacific (4:00 to 5:00pm Eastern)
HGA Textiles and Tea
Zoom chats with weavers, register to receive one of 1000 invitations or view on HGA Facebook Page.
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Saturday, January 23, 2027 from 10am to 4pm
“Weave a Scarf in a Day” Beginning Weaving Class
In this workshop, you will choose from a variety of yarns with guidance from your workshop instructors, Diane Reynolds and Denise Schryver who will guide you in warping a rigid heddle loom – a good loom for first-time weavers – and then guide you in efficient techniques to finish weaving your scarf by the end of the day! For more information, click here . To enroll, contact Denise Schryver

Feb 6 & 7, Feb 13 & 14 2027 from 9:30am to 4pm
“Deflected Double Weave on 4 Shafts” with Patricia Martin
This is an in-house workshop so even if you think you are not experienced enough you are encouraged to join. We will walk through the steps of choosing yarns, winding multiple yarn warps, understanding profile drafts, and weaving a personalized DDW gamp. You will need a 4-shaft loom with 20″ weaving width to get the most out of the class. If you are in need of a loom and would like to join the class contact Patricia at patwove@aol.com. Location: Strawbale Barn. Cost: $250.

Early May, 2027
FIBER ARTS FIESTA, at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum in Vista, California.
At this event, sponsored by the Palomar Handweavers and Spinners,  fiber enthusiasts will be able to take dyeing, spinning, knitting, crocheting, broom making, and felting classes.  There will be “make and take” activities for weaving, bobbin lace, and basketry as well as  more than 30 vendor and demonstrator booths with finished products and fiber arts supplies.  More details and tickets here .  Information about Palomar Handweavers and Spinners  here

May, 2027
SHEEP SHEARING SHINDIG at City Farm SLO.
There will be fleece for us to spin, chairs and a covered area away from the music.  You can learn more about the event and/or buy tickets at https://www.cityfarmslo.org

Sept/Oct 2027
LAMBTOWN FESTIVAL Dixon May Fairgrounds, Dixon, CA
Oct 2-3, 2027
Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm
Workshops start Sept 30, 2027
Website: https://www.lambtown.org/