Join us for our 3rd year anniversary as a fiber arts studio!  Your support has helped make our dream to contribute to the fiber arts community a reality! Partake in fiber fun and join us for cake and refreshments ONE DAY ONLY. Everyone is welcome!

** Enter our FREE Raffle for Product & Gift Certificates **

** Free Cake & Snacks **

** Sale Prices On All Products In Stock **

Discounts on commercial yarns, floor model spinning wheels, books, fibers and more! New Product Lines In Store! Items marked 10% 20% 30% and 50% OFF FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

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1:00 – 4:00 PM ** FIBER MEET UP **
Bring your wheels, and projects and hang out with us at the studio! There will be cake, snacks, yarn & needle felting supplies to use for free!

12:00 – 5:00 PM SHOP WITH OUR HANDMADE VENDORS

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** GREENSLEEVES TRUNK SHOW **
Join us for a Bay Area exclusive event, meet Elizabeth Dailey of Greensleeves, the head maker of breathtakingly beautiful drop spindles made from the finest exotic hard woods available. For every spinner, from novice to expert. She will have a wide array of her handmade spindles, accessories and can give you advice on how to best use your Greensleeves products – ONE DAY ONLY

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** GIRL ON THE ROCKS **
Fun and whimsical knitting notions and tools! Along with beautiful hand dyed fibers and yarns http://www.girlontherocks.​com/knit

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** SINCERE SHEEP **
Sincere Sheep of Northern California produces naturally dyed fiber and yarn. When Brooke founded this company she used only local wool processed locally into carded roving and yarn labeled with both animal and farm names. Since then the Sincere Sheep line has expanded to include other fibers and yarns sourced near and far but I still carry farm-specific items. http://sinceresheep.com/

RSVP TODAY ON FACEBOOK

New Item In The Store

The Schacht Sidekicks have arrived at the store! Check out a blog post about the wheel from our teen intern Tina Li HERE. They are available for purchase or rental today!

EVENTS & CLASSES: Click Class Titles For More Information

July 10, 2011, at Splash Pad Park

The Oakland Fiber & Textile Festival, a free, family-friendly public event, returns to Splash Pad Park Sunday, July 10. Local artisans and craftspeople representing all the fiber arts will offer their wares; fiber enthusiasts will demonstrate crafts such as knitting, spinning, and weaving; and visitors can learn everything from handling and sorting raw fiber to making finished textile products.

Last year’s inaugural festival was a hit, with attendance exceeding expectations despite blistering heat. Hundreds of visitors of all ages browsed the fiber offerings and watched demonstrations. Newbies who took needles in hand for the first time with $1 knitting instruction went home with needles and yarn, as well as a brand-new skill.

This year there will be added focus on the make-and-take tables, where the fiber curious can try their hands (kids’ hands welcome!) at crochet, needlepoint, felting, and more for a nominal fee. Here the skills handed down through the generations, the ability to create something with your hands, will be passed on to visitors.

“With the Fiber Fest we are trying to bridge the gap between fiber farms in the rural areas and the end users in the cities, between the raw products and the finished garments, and most of all between those who have skills and experience to share with those interested in learning,” says festival co-founder Bente Petersen.

The festival is the brainchild of Petersen of Piedmont Yarn & Apparel and Lou Grantham of San Francisco Fiber, Oakland merchants committed to building community through public/private synergy. Working with other local merchants, the Oakland City Council, and the community at large, Grantham helped transform Splash Pad Park from an abandoned, ivy-covered eyesore to a community gathering spot.

Visitors have the opportunity to directly support local artisans and merchants, and any profit made by Petersen and Grantham on the festival itself will be donated to the Friends of the Park.

Vendors will offer raw materials such as freshly shorn alpaca, sheep and goat fleeces, and brightly colored artisan-dyed roving and yarn; finished products such as hats, shawls, and sweaters; notions like handmade buttons; and accessories such as shawl pins for a great finishing touch. More than 30 vendors, guilds, and nonprofits will be participating—almost twice as many as last year.

An exciting addition this year will be the fabric-swapping booth. Still have that piece of Superman print for pajamas for your 4-year-old, who is now 17? Come trade it for something for yourself. “Where else can you try knitting, crochet, needlepoint, felting, weaving, spinning, or quilting in one day? It’s a win-win-win agreement,” muses Petersen. “Vendors get exposure, the city gets some revenue, and the public is inspired to create, which benefits everyone.”

For more information please visit www.oaklandfiberfest.com

Posted by Urban Fauna Studio Intern:: Tina Li

Sunday (Two part course 6/19 & 6/26) Beginning Crochet

This is a very fun way to gain your crocheting skill, no previous experience needed! You’ll learn the basic stitches while making a cute stuffed bunny and also start a crocheted scarf.  $55.00 pp for both classes.

Saturday (Two part course 6/25 & 7/2) Beginning Crochet Amigurumi

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals. Learn the basics of Amigurumi by making a cute, quickly crocheted dragon or bird. Amigurumi toys are all the rage right now, and a great way to improve your crochet skills on a small project. $55.00 pp for both classes.

Sunday 6/26 Knitting 911: Fixing Mistakes

Dropping stitches and finding mystery holes in your knitting can be scary.  In this class we’ll go over how to fix many common mistakes on the following row, as well as how to safely undo a few stitches and many rows when you have to. You’ll learn how to recognize mistakes and many tips on how to avoid them in the first place. $28.00 pp

Tuesday 6/26-8/9 Kid Crafts Tuesdays

Join us for a weekly exploration into the world of fiber and handcrafts. Great for boys and girls ages 8 and above. All materials are included in the class registration! Just show up with a snack/lunch and the desire to get your craft on! $50.00 pp per session

6/28  Needle Felting: sushi and cupcakes
7/5    Coiled Baskets
7/12  Embroidery & Cross Stitch
7/19  Wet felted coin purses
7/26  Hand Sewn Party Turtle
8/2    Knitted bracelets, necklaces and snakes
8/9    Rainbow Felt Coasters, Magnets and Mobiles

Saturday 7/2 Continental Knitting

Knitting continental-style is faster than American-style, especially with knit/purl or lace stitch patterns. Switching to continental style knitting takes some patience, but in this class Kira will give you lots of tips to help you make the transition smoothly. $28.00 pp (materials not included)

Monday 7/4 Closed

Have a Happy 4th of July!

Monday 7/11 FIBER CLUB NIGHT AT UFS

Drop in any time and bring a fiber craft of your choice to work on (Felting, Spinning, Knitting, Crochet, etc…)  FREE!!

A Full Materials List and More Details Available In The Studio or On Our Website

Register online at http://www.urbanfaunastudio.com/calendar.html

urbanfaunastudio.com l info@urbanfaunastudio.com l 415.664.1267

Posted by Urban Fauna Studio Intern::Tina Li

Kid Crafts Tuesdays

Dates: Tuesdays starting June 28th
Time: 1-5 PM
Level of Experience: None required
Recommended Age Group: Age 8 and up
Class Size: 8 (Minimum 3)
Instructor: Kira Dulaney and UFS Staff
For class registration policies,  CLICK HERE

Join us for a weekly exploration into the world of fiber and handcrafts. Great for boys and girls ages 8 and above. All materials are included in the class registration! Just show up with a snack or lunch and the desire to get your craft on!

6/28  Needle Felting: sushi and cupcakes
Learn the basics of needle felting and beyond while making cute woolly food for you and your friends. Students will come away with several finished projects and ideas for creating an whole banquet of felted food items!

7/5  Coiled Baskets
Basket making has been a handcraft found all around the world.  With simple houehold supplies and yarn you can make a fun coiled basket too! Learn about the art of basket making and make a small colorful basket to take home!

7/12  Embroidery & Cross Stitch
Learn the basics of embroidery and cross stitch using floss and a needle. Students will learn to use a pattern and explore the option of creating their own designs! These stitching skills are great for decoration of bags, backpacks, clothing and more!

7/19 Wet felted coin purses
Learn the basics of wet felting using a resist form to make a cool and unique coin purse or pouch. Kids will learn to create seamless pouches, and basic sewing to apply a button hole and any other embellishments they choose. This technique can be used to make all kinds of purses and bags!

7/26 Hand Sewn Party Turtle
Learn to sew a plush turtle using wool felt, thread and a little imagination! Embellish your turtle with needle felted spots and a party hat! Basic stitching, cutting and piecing of fabrics will be learned by the students while making this rockin’ turtle buddy.

8/2 Knitted bracelets, necklaces and snakes
Learn a basic knitting stitch to make all kinds of bracelets, necklaces and cool knitted snakes. Students will learn the basic i-cord stitch and modify it to make a variety of accessories by the end of day.

8/9 Rainbow Felt Coasters, Magnets and Mobiles
Using thin strips of wool felt and glue, students will make colorful coasters, magnets and mobiles. Great project for use of leftover felt scraps of any kind!

$50 per session (includes all materials)

REGISTER HERE

SF STATE TEXTILES WHITE ELEPHANT SALE

Sunday  •  May 22nd •  10 AM to 2 PM  •  SF State Art Department

SFSU is cleaning house. Big time. The SF State Textiles area needs to make room for more students and new course initiatives to come. They simply need the space and wish to streamline some of their equipment offerings and set the stage for some exciting news to come. On sale will be a variety of items including: Floor Looms, Tapestry Looms, Inkle Looms, Dye Lab Supplies, Shuttles, Carders, Spinning Wheels, Warping Equipment, Books, Magazines, Fabric, Yarn.

For a preview of some of the items for sale and maps to SF State Textiles go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanfranciscostatetextiles/sets/72157626680337032/

Cash & Visa/MC Credit Cards accepted. Direct questions to: textiles@sfsu.edu

ETA: We scoped out some of the equipment! Some finds we think you should check out…

Floor Looms – Some very nice models that are in great condition!
Inkle Looms – A whole bunch of them in perfect condition!
Yarns on the cone – Chenille and other fibers
Some well used but functional hand carders and  lots of shuttles in all sizes at great prices!

Come on out and support SFSU! If you have any questions about wheel repairs, upgrades or evaluations Blas is available at the store starting Monday to check out what you purchased and give advice. Happy Shopping!

With warmer weather coming we have stocked several new lines of cotton yarns in the shop including:

Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton- A silky soft cotton yarn that comes in a beautiful range of vivid hues! Ultra Pima is also easy to care for; you can machine wash it in cool water and tumble it dry on low!

Marisol Hap’I - Mirasol Hapi is a great thick-thin yarn that is perfect for textured projects. Available in stunning, saturated colors.

Debbie Bliss Eco Cotton – Authenticated as 100% organic through the BioRe textile chain, the cotton fiber is grown without the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers or defoliants and is harvested by hand. These gorgeous shades are achieved by using non-toxic, non-carcinogenic dyes, and all water is recycled and made drinkable.

All commerical cotton & cotton blends in stock are 25% OFF in May! Special Order Bags – 15% OFF!

Great yarns for baby projects, lightweight apparel and plush dolls for kids. Come see our cotton selection in May and save!

Studio Classes: Click Titles For Class Times & Information

May 15th – Woolbuddy: Felt Owl - 3 spaces left!

Join Jackie Huang of Woolbuddy as he walks you through the creation of one of his signature wool plush. Jackie has developed an original felting character style which he will teach you in this beginners project.

Sunday May 22nd – Knit Amigurumi Aliens

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals. Learn the basics of amigurumi by making this cute quick tiny knit alien. You’ll have so much fun you’ll end up making a whole colony!

Sunday June 19th & 26th - Beginning Crochet (two classes)

Crochet is fast and fun.  In this two-part class you’ll learn the basic stitches while making a cute stuffed bunny and also start a crocheted scarf.  We will cover chain stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet.

Saturday June 25th & July 2nd Crochet Amigurumi (two classes)

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals. Learn the basics of amigurumi by making a crocheted bird or Dragon.

Sunday June 26th Knitting 911: Fixing Knitting Mistakes

In this class we’ll go over how to fix many common mistakes on the following row, as well as how to safely undo a few stitches and many rows when you have to. You’ll learn how to recognize mistakes and many tips on how to avoid them in the first place.

Saturday July 2nd Continental Knitting

Knitting continental-style is faster than American-style, especially with knit/purl or lace stitch patterns. Switching to continental style knitting takes some patience, but in this class Kira will give you lots of tips to help you make the transition smoothly.

The Jordana Paige trunk show will be at Urban Fauna Studio from April 11th to 25th! Stop by to see the latest design, L.J. Kaelms, plus the complete product line of knitting bags. Jordana Paige handbags are fashioned for carrying your knitting project, tools and daily purse items. Featuring a variety of pockets for organization, comfortable shoulders straps and lightweight vegan leather, Jordana Paige’s clean designs are practical for everyday outings and knitting nights with friends. We’re convinced you will find these bags a lifesaver when knitting that we’re offering the followng incentives…

20% OFF to the first 5 people who place an order for a bag

**PLUS** Ask our staff to give you the Jordana Paige sales pitch and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a $40 store gift card. So hurry over, take a look and we’ll order your favorite just for you!

EVENTS & CLASSES: Click Class Titles For Class Times and More Information

Weds. April 20th – Learn To Spin: Drop Spindle

Learn to spin yarn using the simple and ancient tool called the drop spindle!

Sat April 23rd – Rigid Heddle Weaving
This class will teach the basics of weaving with a table top rigid heddle loom. In this four hour class you will learn how to warp the yarn, thread it and weave on a cricket loom. Great way to start weaving!

Weds. April 27th – Beginning Wheel Spinning

Learn to spin your own yarns on a spinning wheel. In this two hour course we’ll cover the basics of how a spinning wheel works and learn to draft and spin a continuous thread.

Sat April 30th – Introduction To Embroidery- 4 spaces left

Embroidery is a great way to jazz up your kitchen towels, napkins, clothing and more!  You’ll learn the basic embroidery stitches of split stitch, stem stitch, backstitch, french knots, and chain stitch while working on your choice of designs from the cheeky Sublime Stitching line.

Saturday May 7th – Wet Felt Flowers

With a wonderful kit by Spiderfelt you will assemble 2 large or 3 medium sized 100% wool felt flowers using a wet felting technique.

Sunday May 1st & May 8th- Beginning Knitting (two classes)

Learn the basics of knitting while starting a simple scarf and a stuffed bunny!  You’ll learn how to cast on stitches, knit, and purl as well as some simple stitch patterns that work well for scarves.  This is also a great class for those who are starting to knit again after a long break.

Saturday May 14th – Needle Felted Bird

Needlefelting, an exciting and easy dry felting method, has gained tremendous popularity over the last decade. Using your own needle, wool, and other basic tools, learn to needlefelt a lovely bird!

Monday May 2nd 6-8PM - First Monday Fiber Club Night

Join us for a free fiber night at our new store location! Drop in any time and bring a fiber craft of your choice to work on (Felting, Spinning, Knitting, Crochet, etc..).

Sunday May 22nd – Knit Amigurumi Aliens

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals. Learn the basics of amigurumi by making this cute quick tiny knit alien. You’ll have so much fun you’ll end up making a whole colony!

Sunday June 19th & 26th – Beginning Crochet (two classes)
Crochet is fast and fun.  In this two-part class you’ll learn the basic stitches while making a cute stuffed bunny and also start a crocheted scarf.  We will cover chain stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet.

Saturday June 25th & July 2nd Crochet Amigurumi (two classes)

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals. Learn the basics of amigurumi by making a crocheted bird or Dragon.

More classes on our Web Calendar

CREATORS FOR JAPAN CHARITY CRAFT SHOW

Creators For Japan’s mission is to raise money through art and crafts sale for relief efforts to assist the victims of Japan’s catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear emissions. Join them for a high quality handmade arts and crafts sale along with an amazing bake sale. All of their handmade and unique products are donated by talented creators all over the globe. 100% of all net proceeds will be donated to Artists Help Japan Fund with Mercy Corps: http://www.mercycorps.org/fundraising/artistshelpjapan

Saturday, April 30 at 12:00pm – May 1 at 6:30pm

New People 1746 Post Street San Francisco, CA

if you’d like to participate in any way, please feel free to contact them at creatorsforjapan@gmail.com.

CLOSED or SHORTENED HOURS On The Following Days

April 11th – Closing early, hours from 12-5PM

April 24th – Closed all day due to Easter Sunday

Scenes from the day….

Special Thanks To…

Interweave for donating current issues of Spin Off and 2011 Calendars for our spinners!

Spindles and Flyers for helping to sponsor and promote this event.

more pictures of this event and other Urban Fauna happenings can be found on Flickr