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Fiber Fest Upcycling & Mending Fun! Sunday, June 15, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. We are excited to offer this fun Sunday workshop for Fiber Fest! Join us for a morning of creative mending in good company. Come learn simple hand sewing techniques in order to turn your damaged clothing items into a one-of-a-kind garments. In this 2-hour class with upcycling sewist Keira McGee, you will practice hand sewing stitches and have the opportunity to repair a piece of your own clothing. Please be prepared with an item or two from your closet that are in need of some mending. We suggest items such as jeans and button down shirts, but feel free to bring several options. All other materials will be provided by the instructor. This class is appropriate for ages 14 years and older. All materials included. This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14th, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Two workshops to choose from: June 15, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. We are excited to offer this fun introduction to spinning workshop for Fiber Fest! Join us for a Sunday afternoon of fiber friendship and camaraderie. In this introductory class led by instructors from the San Diego County Spinners, you’ll learn the fundamentals of spinning yarn using a drop spindle. We’ll start by teaching you how to draft and spin singles, and then move on to plying two singles together to create a beautiful, balanced yarn. Plus, we’ll share tips on where to find spinning supplies and resources to keep you going after class. Whether you’re completely new to spinning or just looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on class will give you a solid foundation in drop spindle spinning! No experience necessary. 13+ years welcome! This workshop is part of Craft Collective’s 2nd annual Fiber Fest! Join in the main day of festivities on Saturday, June 14, for a day filled with fiber fun! It’ll be a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

Eat - Drink - Make a Difference Limitless Adventures is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides outdoor recreational experiences for people with disabilities. We operate within the Greater San Diego area. Hiking is our most frequent recreational activity, but we offer other activities throughout the year. To date, we have organized surfing, kayaking, rock climbing, tennis, yoga, and exercise classes! Our organization was founded on the belief that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves to experience the beauty of nature and all of its benefits. We aspire to create an inclusive, social community in which our participants have fun and build lasting friendships. We enrich and transform lives by: - Empowering participants to witness the beauty and power of nature firsthand - Challenging participants to step out of their comfort zones, try new activities, and build lasting skills - Providing a social community for participants to build new friendships and create lasting memories - Inspiring participants to reimagine their capabilities and develop newfound confidence Every time our participants are enjoying the thrill of an outdoor adventure, we want them to feel limitless. Visit our website and make a difference: https://www.limitless-adventures.org/about Limitless Adventures on Facebook / Instagram

Teens ages 11+ can create a small rug from scratch! Rugs have a deep history as textile art and as objects that create specific spaces. Using handheld tufting machines, participants can create and design their rugs using colorful yarn. This is a two-part class! In this first session, learn how to create and translate a design for the medium, learn the basics of tufting, and begin filling in your designs. In the second session, participants will fill in their designs, and trim and finish up their rugs. Visit: Rug Tufting for Teens (Part 1 and 2) ArtReach San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

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