Tag: sebastopol

Join us at Gather Sebastopol for a hands-on floral design workshop with Nichole Skalski, artist, floral designer, and owner of Sonoma County studio California Sister. Working with seasonal blooms, you’ll explore the foundations of floral arranging while learning how color, texture, form, and proportion come together to create a balanced, expressive arrangement. In this workshop,…

Learn the foundations of tapestry weaving with Hanna “The Wool Witch” in this beginner-friendly lap loom workshop. You’ll learn how to set up and warp a loom before experimenting with yarn, wool roving, denim scraps, and other fibers to create texture and dimension in your own woven wall hanging. In this workshop, you’ll: * Learn…

Learn the basics of clothing repair while adding creative flair to well-loved garments. This introductory workshop covers hand-sewing techniques, material selection, and several decorative patching styles for non-stretch woven fabrics. In this workshop you’ll: • Choose materials for functional, beautiful repairs • Practice basic hand-stitching techniques • Sew multiple styles of decorative patches Bring a…

Dive into the world of sourdough baking in this hands-on class! Learn how to create and feed a sourdough starter, master the basics of bulk fermentation, and shape different types of loaves. Along the way, you’ll gain an understanding of timing, technique, and the simple ingredients that make sourdough bread so special. Perfect for beginners…

Spend the day exploring the art and science of natural dyeing. This immersive workshop covers the complete natural dye process while introducing a variety of techniques for creating beautiful, lasting color on natural fibers. In this workshop you’ll: * Learn the foundations of natural dyeing, from fiber preparation to creating lasting color * Explore bundle…

Experience biodynamic gardening on a working farm. Harvest herbs and weeds, create a nutrient-rich plant ferment, and explore practical methods for building healthier soil and more resilient crops. * Make a plant ferment using herbs, weeds, and other common garden plants * Learn how biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays support soil health, crop vitality,…

Transform old T-shirts into a colorful, one-of-a-kind coaster while learning the art of reverse appliqué. This beginner-friendly workshop combines decorative hand sewing with a creative approach to textile reuse. • Learn the fundamentals of reverse appliqué through layering, stitching, and cutting techniques • Create a one-of-a-kind coaster using upcycled T-shirts and decorative hand sewing •…