Wildcrafternoons : Loom Weaving & Cordage Making

Fibershed is a non-profit educational and research organization that develops regenerative textile systems that are based on carbon farming, regional manufacturing, and public education.We envision the emergence of an international system of regional textile communities that enliven connection and ownership of ‘soil-to-soil’ textile processes. These diverse textile cultures are designed to build soil carbon stocks on the working landscapes on which they depend, while directly enhancing the strength of regional economies. Both fiber and food systems now face a drastically changing climate, and must utilize the best of time-honored knowledge and available science for their long-term ability to thrive.

Fibershed

Monthly outdoor nature-based craft workshops, for children age 7 and up.

Fibershed Learning Center

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Due to unforseen circumstances, the pine needle basketry portion of this class will be postponed for the next workshop. This workshop will instead focus on the other two activities planned: loom weaving and cordage making. Please stay tuned for future Wildcrafternoon workshops!~Join us at the <a href="https://fibershed.org/programs/education-advocacy/learningcenter/" title="https://fibershed.org/programs/education-advocacy/learningcenter/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fibershed Learning Center</a> for a nature-based crafting workshop series, led by nature-based educator Èské Addams and designed especially for young learners, age 7 and up. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn various nature-based crafting skills and to engage directly with different types of organic materials and hand tools.<h3> </h3><h4>🌿 What Students Can Expect:</h4>Each month at Wildcrafternoons, we'll gather in the Fibershed's outdoor classroom to explore hands-on projects which encourage connection with natural materials. Through these activities, kids will engage with natural surroundings, various crafting projects, and our imaginations.<ul><li>🐞 Each workshop includes collaborative discussion, guided or instructional crafting time, and open exploration of the craft at hand; encouraging learners to harness valuable skills while deepening their understanding and relationship with the natural world.</li><li>🌲 Each workshop will last for approximately two hours. Activities are flexibly designed and children are invited to participate at their own pace.</li><li>🪵 We’ll be working entirely outdoors in a semi-shaded area. Seating will be on stumps or on canvas/blankets on the ground. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and/or cushions for personal comfort.</li></ul>♿ Wildcrafternoon workshops will be hosted primarily in the outdoor classroom which is not currently ADA accessible (uneven woodchip paths and a narrow bridge over a creek). However, we can easily relocate to the main Fibershed building event area, if any student or their caregiver requires the workshop to be held in an ADA accesible location.✨ Students must be at least 7 years of age. Although the creativity and energy of younger children are such a joy to experience, most Wildcrafternoon Workshops will be a bit too advanced for such little hands, requiring a certain minimum level of skills and abilities. <h4>🌿 Workshop Activiy Lineup:</h4><ul><li>📜 Making Paper, Seedballs, &amp; Paper-pulp Scupltures,</li><li>📚 Bookbinding &amp; Nature journaling,</li><li>🍂 Flower pressing &amp; Nature collages,</li><li>🧺 Basket &amp; Loom weaving,</li><li>🌾 Cordage Making</li><li>🍃 Eco-printing &amp; Plant dyeing,</li><li>and more! ✨</li></ul> <h4>🌿 Students Should Bring:</h4><ul><li>A full water bottle, and a snack if desired.</li><li>Clothing layers suitable for the weather.</li><li>Optional: a picnic blanket or cushion for more comfortable crafting time.</li><li>Activity materials: For certain workshops, students may be asked to bring something from home for certain activities such as paper making, weaving, eco-printing, etc.</li></ul> <h4>🌿 How to Participate as a Caregiver:</h4><ul><li>🪴 This workshop series is specifically designed for children learners. For adults interested in learning these crafts themselves, Fibershed hosts many other workshops and classes designed specifically for adults.</li><li>🤝 Caregivers are encouraged to attend the workshop intro, so they can determine if their child will need help with certain aspects fo the activity. If your child is still working on certain fine motor skills or requires other direct assistance, you are of course welcome to assist them directly. For those who are ready and able to work independently, we encourage caregivers to hang back and allow space for their child’s individual exploration.</li><li>🪺 Caregivers are asked to remain on site during the workshop, as this workshop series is not (currently) a drop-off program. There are many lovely spots around the Fibershed Learning Center campus where you can enjoy the scenery, get some remote work done, read a book, and so on.</li></ul> <h4>🌿 Instructor Bio:</h4>Èské Addams is, among many other things, a nature-based educator who specializes in working with children of all ages through hands-on craft and ancestral skills. With an intentional teaching style and a strong focus on accessibility and equity, Èské creates skill-building opportunities where learners of all ages and abilities can connect more easily with natural materials, traditional techniques, and their own creativity.As a certified CA Naturalist, an early childhood educarer, and a person of Indigenous descent, Èské is passionate about introducing young learners to the wonders and wisdom of nature, helping experienced learners re/connect with nature, and creating opportunities for engaging with nyriad nature-based skills.

<h4>Maximum 12 students per workshop, so reserve your child's spot soon!</h4> <h4>🌿Registration:</h4>While most other Fibershed workshops use a need-based scholarship application fee structure, this workshop series uses a self-reporting sliding-scale approach(based on the <a href="https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale" title="https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Green Bottle </a>model), which was personally designed by the teacher and is used in all of her educational offerings. As well, all eventbrite fees are included in the ticket cost to maximize access for all.<ul><li>This sliding scale has been crafted so that each tier to reflects the labor, materials, and expertise that goes into each session, while also considering that participants come from varying financial circumstances and privilege.</li><li>It is recognized that income bracket doesn’t always reflect financial ability, and all children deserve access to quality programming regardless of financial privilege or lack thereof.</li><li>You are invited to choose the amount that feels right for you, to pay what you can within your means, and to contribute generously toward accessibility if you are able.</li><li>No questions asked, no justification needed, and no one turned away for lack of funds. If the lowest ticket tier is not accessible for you, please reach out via direct message or email to make arrangements.</li></ul>When registering your child for this workshop, please consider donating to the Fibershed Scholarship Fund (via the Add-Ons page) to support community access to the many other wonderful offerings at the Fibershed Learning Center. <h4>Travel / Childcare Assistance</h4>Fibershed offers limited assistance for travel and/or childcare. If you would not otherwise be able to attend a workshop due to transportation challenges or limited resources as a parent, please apply for our <a href="https://wkf.ms/4lCyOFl" title="https://wkf.ms/4lCyOFl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Accessibility Assistance application</a>. <h4>Cancellation Policy:</h4>If for some reason you are no longer able to attend a Wildcrafternoon workshop, please let us know as soon as possible, as there are several options available. We can easily transfer your ticket to another workshop date. You are also welcome to gift or transfer your ticket to someone who wishes to purchase it directly from you; let us know if someone is coming in lieu of your name.Refunds (minus the Eventbrite fees) are available up untill 7 days before the event. We are unable to provide refunds after this deadline, unless we can fill your space from the waitlist. <h4>Important Notes:</h4><ul><li>All attendees must remain on designated paths; we will not be exploring the creek or garden beds with our feet.</li><li>There are livestock and wildlife onsite, so we ask that visitors keep their pets at home. Service dogs on leash are permitted.</li></ul>

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