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		Kristine Vejar - Owner, Teacher, and Natural Dyer for A Verb for Keeping Warm Kristine has a deep love and appreciation for natural fibers, natural dyes, and textile traditions. From learning to sew and knit from her Grandmother as a child, to re-discovering her love for textiles while attending school in India, Kristine’s study of textiles and the processes used to create them, has been a path throughout her life. Kristine has received numerous accolades for her work, including a Fulbright Grant to India, and has consulted with the Textile Museum in Washington DC. She started Verb as a way to combine her work in India with her life in the U.S.
		Adrienne Rodriguez - Co-Founder, Teacher, and Dye Studio Technician Adrienne is an avid nature lover and mushroom hunter. She was born in Indio, California and grew up with the desert around her. She is a Mills College graduate with a degree in Art History. She has been gardening and working with plants since she was able to walk. Her father, a horticulturist for over 50 years, has inspired her to work with the plants. With additional post graduate courses in horticulture and natural dyeing she has worked to further the study of dye gardening and dyeing with plants and mushrooms in the SF Bay Area. You can find more about her adventures at www.dyegarden.com Email: adrienne (at) averbforkeepingwarm (dot) com
Picture soon		Karen K. - Sales and Teacher Karen is an avid knitter and maker. She has been knitting for over 20 years and is an expert at following patterns, finding gauge, and teaching new knitters. Karen can easily be described as friendly, patient, and welcoming.
		Sarah O. - Sales and Project Assistance Sarah O. works the sales floor with great enthusiasm and friendly assistance.  She is an avid knitter and crocheter and is currently learning to sew and embroider. Sarah is a tremendous help to Verb as she is the person who keeps all the t's crossed and all the i's dotted. In other words, she makes sure that all packages are sent, all orders entered, and is the lead contact for all of our clubs.
		Rebekah P. - Sales and Teacher Rebekah has her finger on the pulse on all things related to spinning, knitting, and crocheting. She is a invaluable resource for information on yarn, patterns, and can easily help you find your next great project. She is a patient and kind teacher and has led many beginning students to the creation of their first hat, scarf, and sweater.
		Jesse J. - Sales and Teacher Jessie comes to us from the wild lands of Mendocino County, where she lived off the land, and created most of her own clothing. She has a phenomenal background in garment construction and has her own line of lingerie. Extremely detail oriented, Jessie can help you with everything from choosing just the right fabric to adding that extra special detail on your next dress.
		Huelo Dunn - Sales and Teacher Huelo joined us after two years in Bulgaria, as a Peace Corps volunteer. She learned to knit as a child in her hometown of Portland, Oregon. Besides knitting, Huelo loves going to the beach, and paraphrasing classic literary masterpieces to her friends after a few drinks. She loves encouraging knitters to be bold and have fun with yarn. She lives in Berkeley.
		Cleopatra Antonia - Store Greeter, PR, and Mascot Cleo is a miniature dachshund.  She works full time at the store as the store greeter.  She is friendly and loves to meet new people.  Her favorite past times include sleeping in the sun, hunting, and going for walks.