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Natural dyes are super popular right now, and for all the right reasons. And ’tis the season to learn to dye with plentiful acorns & galls! At this experiential workshop, you’ll learn the basics of dyeing with both Acorns and Galls, ancient dye-stuffs native to Southern California. You’ll also learn to Shibori dye two gorgeous warm browns and dipping for inky charcoal grey highlights. Learn to create your own creative color and pattern with the bounty of the season. Students will receive: * Instruction on Acorn & Gall Dye prep * Instruction on basic Shibori technique * 2 Natural fiber fabric pieces to Shibori & dye * Fabric samples from each natural dye vat Materials included. No experience necessary. Age 14+ SOCIALS: Facebook & Instagram

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+

September 19, 20, 21 from 9 a.m. – Noon Come 1 day or all 3. Drop-off camp. Children will go on explorations observing and learning about various things in nature. They will explore through sensory activities, songs, and stories while developing coordination skills. Some of our songs will be in Spanish. Campers will make themed crafts in various mediums (clay wood, and textiles). Littles learn best by doing and playing. We practice handwork and workplay. We “play” with natural objects and materials such as wood, stones, clay, felt, paper + more! Each project is planned so that children build skills while satisfying their need to explore. Projects are safe, non-toxic, earth friendly, and full of creativity. Children should bring their own refillable water bottle and a snack. They’ll also need a jacket, a hat and clothes that can get a little messy or splashes of paint (don’t dress them in their best!). Please take your child to the bathroom and apply any sunscreen before dropping off. ***EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST — Tuesday, September 20 Irish drummer and storyteller Máirtín de Cógáin. Máirtín de Cógáin is a singing, dancing, story-telling bodhrán (Irish frame drum) player, who also is a noted playwright and actor. He performs all over the United States, as well as in his native Ireland. An infectious personality, Máirtín pleasantly commands the attention of all audiences, from concert halls to intimate porches.

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.

We’re bringing the fur and fun to Oceanside Sunset Market — a family-friendly street fair, farmers market and entertainment venue! Stop by our booth to meet Canine Ambassador Otis and learn more about San Diego Humane Society. WHEN | Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WHERE | Oceanside Sunset Market ‣ 701 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, California 92054 ADMISSION | This is a free event! ‣ Food available for purchase

Join us at the Poway Rotary Parade introducing their first ever Pet Parade with a special prizes for the most unique pet, best dressed pet, best float with a pet and more! WHEN | Saturday, September 10 at 9:00 a.m. WHERE |13137 Poway Road Poway 92064-4611, California, United States ‣ Click here for the parade route. ADMISSION |Register your pets for the parade here! ‣ $5/ Per Pet Entry Guidelines: - All pets must be on a leash, in a carrier, and safely secured. - Humans must clean up after their pets - Be aware of the heat! The asphalt can be hot. Please check temperatures are comfortable for pets and provide water for your pets.

Weaving is an ancient craft; it shelters and clothes as well as adorns our spaces, adding texture, color, design and inspiration to our lives. But it is the actual Process of Weaving that has caught the attention of so many as we’ve stepped into this new century. The practice of selecting fibers + natural objects; warping a loom; guiding weft through the vertical foundation; creating pattern/texture as the process unfolds…. These steps continue to connect us with the past, and more importantly, with ourselves. Join in this Weaving Workshop as we weave intuitively and work together in a space of creativity and openness. I will provide guidance in a variety of Weaving Techniques and will surround you with warped looms to work on, tools to learn with, natural fibers, and foraged and gathered natural objects to incorporate into your weavings. Feel free to bring your own items to weave into your piece, especially if there are any fibers/yarns, stones/crystals, shells, leaves/grasses, etc. that you’d like to experiment with. Each Weaver will complete a one-of-a-kind Woven Textile. I’ll have rods on hand for those who would like to adapt their pieces into Wall Hangings. And, if you find that you’re in love with the practice, you’ll have an option to purchase the loom you are working with, as well as additional fiber and tools to continue at home. I’ll have tea and water on-hand, as we explore mindfully making in a space of creativity & harmony with others. Materials included. No experience necessary. Age 14+

No experience necessary. Age 7+ | Kids age 7-11 must be accompanied by an adult. Do you need help learning to use your sewing machine? Want to know how to thread your machine and wind a bobbin? This class is for you! We’ll show you how to use your machine, simple troubleshooting tips, and the sewing basics. Our project will be a simple pillow case. It’s best to bring your own sewing machine, but you may also borrow one of ours. Materials included. However, if you’d like to bring your own fabric, please bring 1 yard of it pre-washed.

Second Friday of Every Month Free for Military; $10 for public Age 18+ We are so excited to announce our first garden club! San Diego Craft Collective founder Steffanie Dotson saw an opportunity to transform an under-utilized plot of land outside our Liberty Station studio into a living, learning lab! Our new Edible & Pollinator Garden is “a wonderful way to teach the community about how gardening in a small space can be quite abundant. We look forward to teaching children and adults about the craft of gardening and raising awareness of plants that supply us food.” Join us in learning how to grow your own organic fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables, plus all the benefits of eating healthy, being outdoors and giving back green space to our planet. Follow San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook & Instagram!