Class Opportunity
Mari Yaaguchi, of Ryukyu Textile, will hold several events at her studio (19120 Dorffi Rd., Ft. Bragg, CA) this summer. Mari is offering the following workshops during the summer. Mari has a fascinating historical collection of Japanese textiles and plant fibers, and shares in depth knowledge about each of her treasures. Check out her website, Ryukyu Textiles. Ryukyu Textile Class on Hemp Fiber For participation + details --Contact Mari at mari@mcn.org
June Classes at SF Fiber
Classes offered in Floor Loom, Rigid Heddle, Tapestry, Spinning and Navajo Rug Weaving at all levels, for kids and adults. Email Lou or call 510 995-6667 (510 99LOOMS) for more information.
April 2017 PTArts Program
SATURDAY APRIL 22, 2017 Join other PTArts program folks to enjoy a lecture from Barbara Dunsmoor from 11am to noon. Sharing and Social begin at 10am. Free to Pacific Textile Arts members and STUDENTS in the class. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Exploring this month's theme: Art Quilts. JOURNEY TO ABSTRACTION WORSHOP to be held in the afternoon from 1:30pm - 4:30pm $50, pay at class. Barabara Dunsmoor is a member of the Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Gualala. She has progressed from a traditional quilter to becoming an art quilter over her many years of quilting. She will show quilts made using many different techniques. STUDENTS
Sign-Up for PTArts January Workshops
Sunday-Monday, Jan. 14-15, 2018, Noon to 4:30 pm -- FIBER TO BRACELET with Mickie McCormic ----- Learn a fast, easy way to make your own felt beads, how to ornament them, and how to create a charming bracelet by combining your felt beads with other beads. Tuition $150. Materials and equipment provided through a materials fee of $8. Participants should bring sharp scissors and beads from their stashes if they have them (some vintage beads will be provided). ========================================================== Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 20-21, 2018, Noon to 5:00 pm -- SURFACE DESIGN WITHOUT ALL THE MESS with Mickie McCormic ---- A 2-day exploration of
PTArts February Pgm & W/S
Robin Lynde is the owner of Meridian Jacobs. There is more to running a fiber business than admiring shelves of yarn and knitting all day just as there is more to raising sheep than cuddling lambs. How do you combine farming, shop-keeping, teaching, and weaving into a successful business? Robin will discuss her experience developing and managing Meridian Jacobs and her favored breed, Jacob sheep, with plenty of time to ask questions. Spinning Jacob Sheep Wool (Fleece to Textile) with Robin Lynde of Meridian Jacobs Check out classes with Linda Hartshorn in August (Indigo 5th-6th) (Weaving in a Parallel Universe 26th-28th)
Program on Natural Dying with Anni Redding
Saturday 4-23-16 PTArts Program will be "Vibrant Rainbows and Earthly Mellows". Social Circle and Show&Tell starts at 10am and program follows at 11. Workshop will begin in the afternoon.
Textile History Class #6
Feb. 13 TEXTILE HISTORY Class 1:30-4:30pm Finishes, Dyes, Dyeing, Printing If you have not enrolled for the entire class, you may attend an individual class session for $40.
Sat. Jan 30th Textile History Class
Textile History Class #4 (1:30 - 4:30pm) will be on NON-WOVENS continued --- after felt and bark --- LINK, LOOP, KNOT,KNIT and BASKETRY
Sat Jan 23 Textile History:
Textile History class (1:30 - 4:30pm) will be on SPINNING; NON-WOVENS: FELT, BARK
class option January 16th
Introduction to Hand Spinning class has been cancelled. Will be rescheduled. Textile History class (1:30 - 4:30pm) will be on FIBERS
Textile History class January 9th – April 9th
14 Saturdays January 9 – April 9, 2016 1:30 – 4:30 pm Tuition: $300 — Individual Session: $40 each January 9th INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE HISTORY / OVERVIEW FREE, OPEN TO ANYONE To enroll send $50 non-refundable deposit with contact information and class request to: Pacific Textile Arts 450 Alger St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437 OR … use our online registration form and optionally pay deposit with paypal.
All month – Holiday Sale in Gallery
December Holiday Show/Sale ! Lots to see
Guild meeting & Economic Op …
Join PTArts Guild meeting: November 21, 2015
Karen’s latest “Kid’s Class” results
Karen has held several 6 week classes for the younger crowd. This is an ongoing outreach. This summer it was held in the morning, but when school is in session, it is held after school one day a week. The last session ended July 22nd. Here is the group with their weavings. "They were a delightful crew, aged 7-10, and they all enjoyed weaving. 3 were repeat students, and 3 were new." Email Karen for more information if you are interested in this for your child or children.
Beginning Weaving Class starts soon ….
Pacific Textile Arts is offering a valuable Beginning Weaving class on 4 consecutive Saturdays, starting May 30. The deadline to enroll is May 23, so if you are considering it, please register soon by sending a $50 deposit along with your contact information to: Pacific Textile Arts, 450 Alger St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437.