https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/Events Clear Creek Farm upcoming events Clear Creek Farm Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:56:26 GMT Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:56:26 GMT Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"><img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Skye%20pin%20loom%20chickens.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="267" align="right" style="margin: 8px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong> <span>Skye LaChute</span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Join one of our 75-minute mini-workshops for an introduction to fiber crafts!&nbsp; Time slots are available throughout the day so you can try your hand at more than one new favorite hobby.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Pin loom weaving is a portable, versatile craft that allows you to create small woven squares, which can be joined into larger projects like stuffed toys, blankets, or scarves.&nbsp; In this mini workshop you will learn the basics of pin loom weaving and take home your own handwoven square!</font></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Mini workshops are happening during our Pop-Up Mini Fiber Fair, from 10-5:00.&nbsp; Come early or stay late to browse our fiber vendors, get a bite to eat, and join a fiber circle to work on a project!&nbsp;</font></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6760032 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6760032 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong><span>&nbsp;Kip Wyatt</span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Join one of our 75-minute mini-workshops for an introduction to fiber crafts!&nbsp; Time slots are available throughout the day so you can try your hand at more than one new favorite hobby.<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Kip%20little%20basket.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="280" align="right" style="margin: 8px;"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica">This workshop introduces some of the basics of basketweaving using binder cane.&nbsp; You will go home with a narrow woven "vase" perfect for displying dried flowers!</font></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Mini workshops are happening during our Pop-Up Mini Fiber Fair, from 10-5:00.&nbsp; Come early or stay late to browse our fiber vendors, get a bite to eat, and join a fiber circle to work on a project!&nbsp;</font></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767581 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767581 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong>Karen West</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Join one of our 75-minute mini-workshops for an introduction to fiber crafts!&nbsp; Time slots are available throughout the day so you can try your hand at more than one new favorite hobby.<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Karen%20little%20hooked%20rug.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="0" style="margin: 8px;" align="right" width="240" height="240"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica"><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="">In this introduction to rug hooking, you will make a small rug using your own design.</font></span></font></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Mini workshops are happening during our Pop-Up Mini Fiber Fair, from 10-5:00.&nbsp; Come early or stay late to browse our fiber vendors, get a bite to eat, and join a fiber circle to work on a project!&nbsp;</font></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767598 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767598 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Join one of our 75-minute mini-workshops for an introduction to fiber crafts!&nbsp; Time slots are available throughout the day so you can try your hand at more than one new favorite hobby.<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Jennifer%20cookie%20cutter%20ornaments.png" alt="" title="" border="0" style="margin: 8px;" align="right" width="283.5" height="276"></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica"><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="">Learn to turn fluffy wool fiber into needle-felted art.&nbsp; You will make a small ornament or soft toy using a cookie cutter as a template.</font></span></font></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Mini workshops are happening during our Pop-Up Mini Fiber Fair, from 10-5:00.&nbsp; Come early or stay late to browse our fiber vendors, get a bite to eat, and join a fiber circle to work on a project!&nbsp;</font></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767605 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767605 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Instructor:</strong> <span>Courtney Peters</span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Join one of our 75-minute mini-workshops for an introduction to fiber crafts!&nbsp; Time slots are available throughout the day so you can try your hand at more than one new favorite hobby.</font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica"><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="">Learn to make your own paper using recycled paper and plant fiber.</font></span></font></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 16px;">Mini workshops are happening during our Pop-Up Mini Fiber Fair, from 10-5:00.&nbsp; Come early or stay late to browse our fiber vendors, get a bite to eat, and join a fiber circle to work on a project!&nbsp;</font></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6776275 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6776275 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:30:00 GMT <p><font face="Helvetica"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong></font>Yvonne Ellsworth<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Yvonne%20cotton.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="215" align="right" style="margin: 8px;"></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Learn to dye cotton yarn or fabric with Yvonne Ellsworth. We will be using a tie-dye kit to blend colors to make fantastic yarn or fabric. She will cover 2-3 different dyeing techniques, including tie-dye, variegated stripes, tonal building of color, and speckles.</font></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"><em><strong>Please note:</strong></em> Dye may get on skin or clothes, so wear clothing that is safe to get dye on. Gloves will be provided, but dye might still get on hands, which washes off after about a day.</font><span style="">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Included with the class are your choice of either</font></p> <ul> <li>2 skeins of 8/4 fingering weight cotton yarn, OR</li> <li>2 skeins of Cozy Cotton, OR</li> <li>2 x 1 yard of Kona PFD Cotton</li> </ul> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Yvonne will also have additional yarn and fabric available for purchase. If you are interested in dyeing a large quantity of yarn or fabric during class, please make sure to contact us to make sure enough supplies are on hand. You are welcome to bring your own cotton yarn or fabric to dye.</font></p> <p><img src="https://clearcreekfarmduvall.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yvonne-cotton-3-e1777668225545-300x300.jpg" width="170" height="170" style="margin: 8px;"><img src="https://clearcreekfarmduvall.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yvonne-cotton-2-1-e1777668294976-300x300.jpg" width="167" height="167" style="margin: 8px;"><br></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6730019 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6730019 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT <p><font face="Lato"><strong>Instructor:</strong><span>&nbsp; Jennifer Piper<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Jennifer%20sunflowers.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="339" style="margin: 8px; border-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);" align="right"></span></font></p> <p><span><span style=""><font face="Lato" style="font-size: 16px;">In this introductory wet-felting class, we will make sunflowers using wool fibers, water, and soap. Wool fibers are laid out in thin layers, then wet through with water and soap. Rubbing, rolling, and agitation causes the fibers to tangle together and shrink to make colorful handmade felt, which we then cut and shape into a flower.</font></span></span></p> <p><span><span style=""><font face="Lato" style="font-size: 16px;">All supplies and materials included with with registration.&nbsp; Lots of water is involved, so dress appropriately!</font></span></span></p> <p><font face="Lato">Age recommendation: 12+</font></p> <p><font face="Lato"><br></font></p> <p><span><br></span></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6776295 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6776295 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT <p><font face="Helvetica"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong></font>Marilyn Romatka</p><img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Marilyn%20tablet%20weaving%202.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" align="right" width="221" height="224.00000000000003" style="font-family: helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 8px;"> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Weaving with just threads and a deck of cards? Is it possible? Yes! This ingenious technique has been around&nbsp; since the Iron Age, yet produces beautiful contemporary bands that can be used as belts,&nbsp; jewelry, bookmarks, trim, etc. The “Threaded-in Design ” technique is taught in this beginner’s class, but once you learn to weave with cards, there are lots of other, more challenging, techniques you will want to advance to; Card Weaving is practically inexhaustible! No previous weaving experience is necessary for this class . All materials will be provided, and at the end of class, the cards go home with you for many hours of continued weaving fun.</font></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Materials provided:</strong> includes use of tabletop warp support, use of shuttles and beaters, all warp and weft thread, handout</font></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Students should bring:</strong> one 2 liter bottle full of water to be used as weight.&nbsp; Please bring a lunch and beverage to sustain you through this all-day workshop!</font></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"><u><strong>We must meet a minimum enrollment of 4 students for this workshop to move forward.&nbsp; If we are unable to meet the minimum you will receive a full refund.</strong></u></font></p> <p><strong style="font-family: helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><img src="https://clearcreekfarmduvall.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Marilyn-card-weaving-3-300x300.jpg" width="295" height="295"><img src="https://clearcreekfarmduvall.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Marilyn-tablet-weaving-200x300.jpg" width="192" height="288" style="margin: 8px;"></strong></p> <p><br></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6730025 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6730025 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT <p><strong>Instructor:</strong><span>&nbsp;Skye LaChute&nbsp;<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Skye%20sunflower%20granny%20square.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="287" align="right" style="margin: 8px;"></span></p> <p><span>Granny squares are back!&nbsp; And what better way t</span>o celebrate summer than with this fun sunflower pattern.&nbsp; Make a few, and you could have a cool, retro bag or summer top!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Bring yarn in your colors of choice, or pick some out from our free stash.&nbsp; Crochet hooks and detailed instructions provided with registration.</p> <p>All skill levels welcome, but some familiarity with basic crochet stitches will be helpful.</p> <div> <br> </div> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6776303 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6776303 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT <p><font face="Helvetica"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong></font>Yvonne Ellsworth</p><img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Yvonne%20Rigid%20Heddle.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" align="right" width="283.5" height="213" style="margin: 8px;"> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom is fast and easy. Quickly weave scarves, washcloths, or placemats. Use it to sample yarn combinations faster than your table or floor loom. We will cover direct warping onto the loom, warp stripes, weft stripes and other tips and tricks along the way.</font></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">We have looms available, so you can try before you buy. If you choose not to purchase the loom, but wish to continue weaving, simply leave it here and join us for Fiber Circles to work on your project.</font></p> <p><font face="helvetica-neue, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif"><strong>Students will need to bring (or purchase on-site):</strong><br> • Assembled Rigid Heddle Loom (or borrow one from us)<br> • 2 x ball of worsted weight yarn<br> • 8 dent reed<br> • 2 x shuttles<br> • threading hook<br> • Warping Peg<br> • Waste Yarn<br> • Measuring Tape<br> • Scissors<br> • Pen / Pencil for taking notes</font></p><br> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6730024 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6730024 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong> Anna Hosick-Kalahan, Skagit Woolen Works</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This is the first class is a two-part series on selecting and processing fleece and fibers, which can be taken as a stand-alone workshop or as a lead-in to the second workshop,&nbsp;<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Wool Prep Tools and Techniques.</strong></font></font><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczM7CaKPCaQDigdi51k9flU5Xktal2CCAPbPmeIEWxBe78UVqUl-9jSVCwSiAAuRYM-l6VTx_hSO-lJF_4lmQFk-KwcYeCsRWP2-TIaAOuwjnLekTPem_IJZeFvK76-dXbeWpL0Z2BF5f4K39Ia5tlepXw=w1036-h1378-s-no-gm?authuser=0" style="margin: 8px;" align="right" width="283.5" height="377"></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In this workshop&nbsp;we will look at raw&nbsp;fleeces, learn about different categories of wool breeds, and talk about why we might be&nbsp;interested in yarn from different kinds of wool. We will talk about selecting fleeces for&nbsp;hand processing, how to skirt and prep your fleece for scouring and further hand-processing, and what you might want to think about if you have fleeces you’d like to&nbsp;send to the mill. As we’re discussing raw wool we’ll be hands-on walking through the&nbsp;process of home-scouring wool, as clean wool is key for the steps that will come next. If&nbsp;you have raw fleeces that you would like to have Anna look at, you are invited to bring&nbsp;them along.&nbsp;</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>Fleece disclaimer:</u></strong>&nbsp;Attendees are welcome to bring one of their own raw fleeces for Anna to briefly evaluate. Please have them securely contained, preferably in a clear plastic bag. Be aware that we will 'quarantine' attendees' fleeces outdoors, and will look at them outside or in the barn.</font></p> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6766374 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6766374 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Instructor:&nbsp;</strong> Anna Hosick-Kalahan, Skagit Woolen Works</font></p> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This is the second class in a two-part series on selecting and processing fleece and fibers, which can be taken as a stand-alone workshop or as a follow-up to the to the first workshop on September 13,&nbsp;<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Wool Breeds, Fleece Selection and Scouring.<img src="https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/resources/Pictures/Anna%20wool%20processing.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="283.5" height="284" align="right" style="margin: 8px;"></strong></font></font></p><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="">In this workshop we will be building on the next&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">steps: what is the bridge from clean fleece to ready-to-spin? Students should be able to&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">spin a consistent single on a drop-spindle or wheel (and bring their favorite spinning tool&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">to class).</font></span> <span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Anna</font></span> <span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">will bring a large array of different wool-prep tools, and will describe and&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">explain their care and use. From simple tools that can be found around your house, to&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">specialized carding and combing options, students will have a chance to learn the&nbsp;</font></span><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="">basics and try their hand at them in this “tasting” of fiber prep options.</font></span> https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767500 https://clearcreekfarm.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6767500