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Learn the ancient fiber craft of weaving your own fabric using a sustainably harvested wooden Rigid Heddle Loom and soft natural fibers. The mindful pace and beauty of watching your own fabric grow, row by row, is grounding, fascinating and very welcoming of your own creative eye and inspiration. At this hands-on workshop you’ll learn everything you need to know to warp and weave on your own. This class is perfect for anyone who’s been curious about weaving beyond a lap loom and wants to learn the warping and weaving processes. We’ll dive into fiber & fabric and demystify the process of getting set up (otherwise known as warping a loom), weaving, and finally, finishing and removing a woven fiber good from the loom! And, you’ll go home with handwoven fabric in-hand. Length of the final piece will depend on the individual’s own pace. In this workshop you’ll learn: * How a Rigid Heddle Loom works; * How to Plan a Textile (e.g. sett, basic pattern & choosing fiber, etc.) * How to Warp a Rigid Heddle; * How to Weave; * How to Remove your Woven; * And, How to Finish a freshly Handwoven Textile. Materials included. No experience necessary. Age 14+

This event has been canceled Explore the technique of bundle dyeing, using flowers and plant-based food scraps to infuse natural pigment into fiber. Create a one-of-a kind silk scarf with nature’s gift of color. While our bundles steam, we will paint with the flowers and plant-based food scraps and observe how natural modifiers can create a rainbow of colors on paper. If you like, gather a handful of your favorite flowers to bring and use in your bundle. Open to adults and children ages 8+ This is an excellent workshop to do with a child, although anyone is welcome! If you’d like to work on one single project with your child, just purchase one ticket.

This workshop is designed to teach students the basics of woodworking and shop safety, and serves as a strong foundation for further exploration in woodworking. In addition to what you make, our goal is for you to leave feeling comfortable operating machinery and working in a shop environment. Students will make a cutting board, and through that process, learn how to safely use the miter saw, jointer, planer, table saw, drill press, router; as well as how to use clamps, glue up, and apply finish to their pieces. No experience necessary. Age 18+ This class is a prerequisite for Open Studio and recommended for further woodworking classes to establish safe practices in our studio. Materials provided.

Get ready to eat, drink and be merry at the annual San Marcos Holiday Market at North City! Shop for holiday gifts, decorations, pre-packaged food and treats, and indulge in a variety of delicious hot food from over 100 local artisans and crafters. The fun doesn’t stop there, take the little ones over to the kid’s zone while you delight in some cheerful live music. This event is for everyone to enjoy, even Santa Claus will be paying a special visit. Date | Sunday, December 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | San Marcos Farmers Market This event is free and open to the public. Want to become a vendor? Click here for more information. For more information, please visit the North City Markers Market site or email info@northcity.com.

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Blood and blood components are essential to help people survive everyday disasters, crises and tragedies. Every two seconds, someone, somewhere, needs blood. This is why blood donations are essential, and not just when there is a national disaster or pandemic. WHEN | Thursday, September 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE | San Diego Humane Society- Escondido Campus ‣ 3500 Burnet Dr. Escondido, California 92027 ADMISSION | Click here to sign up! SOCIALS | Follow the San Diego Humane Society on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram