In the Dye Studio: How to Host a Natural Dyeing Party (Part 1)
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In the Dye Studio: How to Host a Natural Dyeing Party (Part 1)

In our newsletter this month, we announced the 1st AVFKW Dye Day, coming up on Saturday, August 25th! August 25th is two and a half weeks out - so it's time to start planning!  We want to help you...
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How to Dye with Mushrooms! Mycopigments for Dyes with Alissa Allen - Sat, Dec 6th or Sun, Dec 7th

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to take a class by mushroom dyer Alissa Allen.  If you have had any desire to learn more about the world of mushrooms this is a good place to start.  Not only...
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Up and Coming: Special Verb Colors for S&S!

In our last blog post about the upcoming Stephen & Steven Tour 2014, you got to see all the exclusive color ways that are arriving at the shop in time for Stephen and Steven's visit THIS WEEK...
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Stitch Exchange: Let's Sew an Endless Summer Tunic out of Knit Jersey

  Summer is a great time to start sewing with knits. Kristine recently did a "Chanified" version of our Endless Summer Tunic. For those of you who are not familiar with Alabama Chanin, it is 100% h...
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In the Dye Studio: The Possible

In February, an amazing exhibition opened at the Berkeley Art Museum called The Possible. I have participated in the exhibition by advising, creating, and collaborating (with Tessa of ogaard)...
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2013 - The Best of Verb

I have to admit. I was a little afraid of 2013. I can be superstitious - and that ol' 13 hanging in the wings gave me pause. Though in reality, 2013 ended up being an astounding and wonderful year ...
California Wool Project

Out & About: Fibershed's Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium

This Saturday, November 16th is Fibershed's 2nd Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium in Point Reyes Station. Fibershed is a local non-profit dedicated to using materials grown and processed within 120 ...
California Wool Project

Stitch Exchange: 3 Year Anniversary Party!

On Sunday, November 10th, we celebrated our 3 year anniversary in our San Pablo Avenue location. Moving to this location meant that we would have the space to hold classes, invite teachers from ar...
California Wool Project

In the Dye Studio: Horizon Rounds the Bend

Excitement abounds in the dye studio this week as we prep Horizon for it's re-release on Sunday, November 10th. Horizon is made from Sally Fox's organic merino sheep. Sally is an organic textile ...
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In the Dye Studio: Community Indigo Dip

Last weekend, we hosted a party for our fermentation indigo vat. Nervous about how much the indigo vat could handle in a single day, we limited the group to 25 people. Each person received ...
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In the Dye Studio: Acknowledging the Present in My Practice

  I just returned from Vancouver, where I spent 4 days taking class with Brian Whitehead, an artist and natural dyer. Brian has lived in Japan for 25 years and raises silk worms, indigo, and madde...
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In the Dye Studio: Keeping Our Hands Dirty

One reason I am so excited for the book is that it gives me the urgency to conduct experiments I've been wanting to do for years - in a methodical manner. This week, we've been focused upon th...