Join us for the third annual Golden Gate Fiber Institute. We have fabulous teachers, a stunning location, Point Bonita delicious food and the Pacific Ocean at our doorstep!

In this 6-day, intensive retreat, each student takes two classes - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Our belief is that dividing up the day and spending some time with each of two different subjects gives your mind and body time to learn and absorb all the new information and techniques. 

Ancient Structures, Modern Twist is about the time, care attention and intention we as fiber artists pour into the process of making clothing and other useful objects. Imagine spending the morning designing warp paintings with Judith MacKenzie, exploring knitted sock structures with Cat Bordhi, spinning skills with Abby Franquemont, making a rigid heddle loom perform advanced weave structures with Syne Mitchell, creating luminous felted sculpture with Sharon Costello or becoming an expert in spinning novelty yarns with Jacey Boggs.

This is a small retreat in a relaxed atmosphere with ample time to learn and practice, walk for exercise and inspiration and enjoy your fellow fiber folk. The classes are small to maximize your learning opportunity and provide plenty of individual attention.

The retreat fee of $895 includes two workshops, all meals, and all lodging. Workshops may have additional materials fees.

workshops

Gifts from the Cauldron Creating Color on Cloth and Woven Thread
Judith MacKenzie
Knitting Around the Foot Evolution, Innovation and Imagination
Cat Bordhi
Where It All Begins The Art and Craft of Spindle Spinning
Abby Franquemont
New Tricks for an Old Loom Making Beautiful Cloth on a Rigid Heddle
Syne Mitchell
Illuminating Ideas In Felt Illuminated Felt Sculptures & Lamp Shades
Sharon Costello
Smooth Starts to Textural Arts Exploring the Evolution of Textured Yarn
Jacey Boggs

calendar

August 8th
3pm–on start arriving and settling in
6:30pm dinner
August 9th – August 14th
8am breakfast
9 – 12 morning class
12 – 1 lunch
2 – 5pm afternoon class
6:30pm dinner
August 15th
12pm departure