Fibershed

08/14/2026

Ever wondered how flax becomes linen? Now is your chance to find out with some hands-on learning!

On September 12, we're hosting a Growing Fiber Flax for Linen workshop at the Learning Center, led by Sandy Fisher and Durl Van Alstyne of Golden State Linen, who've grown fiber flax in Chico for over 14 years. Participants will have to chance to learn about seed planting, harvest timing, and water and dew retting, plus a discussion with CSUC's Professor Hossein Zakeri.

Tickets here: https://fibershed.org/event/learn-to-grow-flax-from-regional-experts/

08/12/2026

It's time... join us for the upcoming Fibershed Winter Market in downtown Point Reyes Station! 💚

Come for locally-grown, naturally-dyed goods, minimally processed and sourced from across the Northern California region.

More than 20 vendors will be there, from local farmers and ranchers to artisans, all who are helping to shape our natural fiber ecosystem. Shop for family and friends, or get inspired for your next project by what the local landscape has to offer.

Everyone is welcome, no admission fee. Enjoy local music and complimentary tea and snacks, with food also available for purchase.

Help us spread the word — tag someone who'd love this!

08/04/2026

August is National Dog Month!

Around here, the dogs we see most are the working kind. On farms and ranches, livestock guardian and herding dogs are more than just our furry friends. They're also a critical part of the business, helping manage flocks and protect animals from predators.

At Fibershed, we see these dogs as core to our biodiversity work, one more piece of how people, livestock, and wildlife can share the land.

Pictured here: Great White Pyrenees pals Piper and Pigeon from Allison Reilly, animal manager at Black Mountain Ranch in Point Reyes, California. This pair of livestock guardian dogs help protect her flocks of Jacob and Churro sheep, as well as alpacas.

07/28/2026

Exciting news! We've got special VIP discount codes for Rethink the Runway's upcoming Switch & Stitch — $10 off an Atelier Pass:

1. Go to the Luma registration page (linked below) and select an Atelier Pass (VIP) based on your preferred Garment Mending Appointment time.

2. Enter the matching code at checkout:

FIBERSHED530 – 5:30pm
FIBERSHED550 – 5:50pm
FIBERSHED610 – 6:10pm
FIBERSHED630 – 6:30pm
FIBERSHED650 – 6:50pm

3. Finish registration and you're set!

Link to register: https://luma.com/92wh7yah

About the event:

Bring clothes you don't wear anymore and trade, mend, or upcycle them with expert menders. Free non-alcoholic drinks and waterfront views included!

07/24/2026

This July, the Marin County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution proclaiming Plastic Free July.

The resolution recognizes synthetic textiles, made from petroleum-derived fibers, as a significant and growing source of microplastic pollution, accounting for an estimated 35% of primary microplastics entering the world's oceans. But, in a significant move, it also points to what Marin already has as a solution: over 3,700 acres of actively managed rangelands, shepherds raising sheep, and a regional fiber community building a healthier textile economy.

Fibershed is very proud to be named in the resolution alongside the Marin Carbon Project and our network of producers and conservation organizations. Local policy rarely reflects this kind of work back at the people doing it, so we're proud to be included, and we'd love to see other counties pass something similar.

If you're in a community with working lands, producing natural fibers, or committed to reducing plastic pollution, this resolution is a model to bring to your local representatives.

Read the full resolution at the link here:

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07/08/2026

REMINDER: RSVP to Audrey Danser's upcoming clothing repair workshop at the Fibershed Learning Center on July 25.

Audrey is a denim and garment repair specialist helping keep beloved clothes in circulation and out of the landfill. She runs her full time clothing repair business Salvage Studio from San Francisco where she has mended 3000+ jeans, sweaters, outdoor gear, special vintage and modern pieces since 2020. She looks forward to meeting the West Marin community, who she invites to bring garments for repair. She will do the work onsite, if the repair is complex, she will have your garment mailed back to you within an agreed on time frame.

More details & RSVP here:

Come meet Audrey at Fibershed's Learning Center~ She can repair your favorite clothing!

06/26/2026

Today, we're lifting up an urgent call from the Solano Together Coalition!

California Forever is pushing provisions into state budget trailer legislation to bypass local voter approval for the Suisun City Expansion Plan and Shipbuilding in Collinsville, sidestepping Solano County entirely.

We stand united with Solano Together Coalition against this action.

Here's how to help:

📞 Call the Governor's office at 916-445-2841 and comment on the Budget Act of 2026, SB-110. Here's a script you can use to leave a message: "Dear Governor Newsom,
I am against any revisions to the Budget Act of 2026, SB-110 that would allow California Forever to bypass local voter approval . I and others have now heard from multiple sources that the Governor’s team is working with California Forever’s lobbyists in a last-minute, backroom deal to benefit the backers of that project. We ask that your office says “no" to any action that would allow California Forever to proceed against the will of local residents."

📞 Call Assemblymember Wilson and Senator Cabaldon's office and demand they reject backroom deals in budget trailer legislation.

✍️ Sign the petition calling for an advisory vote in Suisun City — then pass it to five people.

You can get background on this action + further updates on how you can help from the Solano Together Coalition directly:

06/24/2026

Coming soon! Audrey Danser of Salvage Studio is hosting two Clothing Repair Days at the Fibershed Learning Center near Point Reyes Station on July 25 and August 29, 11am–2pm. Bring whatever's been sitting in your closet waiting for a fix —even if it's a tricky one! We can mend holes, fix seams, replace zippers... you name it. Free to attend, and bring a friend. Reserve a spot on your preferred day now:

Fibershed is hosting Audrey Dancer, a denim and garment repair specialist for two Clothing Repair Days at the Learning Center: 7/25 & 8/29. She can help you keep your beloved clothes in circulation; sign up for your free spot to meet with her!

06/01/2026

Tickets are going fast! Make sure to snag yours for the upcoming workshop "Create Natural Dye from Sea Urchins," lead by our friends Seelie Studio & Materevolve at the Fibershed Learning Center on Saturday, July 25.

You’ll learn about the nuances of creating natural dye from sea urchin spines, including how to harvest them, process them responsibly, and create the best dye bath that yields lasting and vibrant pinks. Margaret, the founder of Seelie Studio, will share her journey to dyeing with sea urchins and the many mistakes she made along the way. She will be joined by Krystle Moody Wood, the founder and principal consultant of Materevolve, LLC., a consultancy firm driven to lead the evolution of our materials world. Krystle will share her experience in addressing today's most critical issues at the intersection of sustainable textile and ocean health and the key things you can do to support building a blue material world.

It will be so much fun! More info and tickets avail here:

Dye a Fibershed Climate Beneficial™ Verified premium Merino wool beanie using color derived from the overpopulation of purple sea urchins.

05/31/2026

Community harvest day ❤️