Workshops and Events

Private Lessons Available by Appointment - on Zoom or in person in the Oakland area

Online Tutorials are on my YouTube channel

Yarn Shows, Fiber Festivals, and Retreats

I will be at these events, and as a vendor I bring samples of all of my designs, patterns available in print & pdf formats, kits featuring small-farm and hand-dyed yarns, and prizes for anyone wearing a project made with a Kira K Designs pattern!

April 27: vendor at CNCH in Rohnert Park, CA
June 1-2: teacher at Flag Wool in Flagstaff, AZ
June 6-8 teacher and judge at Estes Park Wool Market in Estes Park, CO
July 17-21: teacher at SSK retreat in Nashville, TN
July 30-August 3: teacher at Interweave Maker Festival in Lancaster, PA
August 9-11: teacher at Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle, WA
September 7-8: vendor and teacher at Natural Fiber Fair in Arcata, CA
September 21-22: teacher at Oregon Flock and Fiber in Albany, OR
October 5-6: Lambtown Festival in Dixon, CA

Guild Presentations and Workshops

September 3: Level Up Your Gift Making Game presentation for Dallas Handknitters Guild - virtual
September 13: Successful Yarn Substitution workshop for Bay Area Knit and Crochet Guild
October 12: Embroidery on Knitted Fabric and Altering Patterns workshops for Dallas Handknitters Guild - virtual
November 14: Visible Mending presentation for Puddletown Knitters Guild

Retreats

May 11: Meridan Jacobs sheep ranch retreat in Vacaville, CA

Virtual Classes

June 24-28: Knitting Beyond the Basics taught through Common Ground on the Hill, a program from the Maryland Folklife Center

Natural Dyeing Workshops with Sincere Sheep

There's an automatic discount if you add four natural dyeing workshops to your shopping cart - one of them will be free! You can use this to come solo four different times, pair up with a friend to come twice, or attend just one workshop as a group of four.

May 19: Eco-Printing Yarn and Fabric
June 22: Pops of Color - Dyeing Speckled Yarn
July 13: Deepen Your Palette with Tannins and Iron
September 14: Dyeing Cellulose Fabric and Embroidery Threads
October 13: Indigo Dyeing Yarn and Finished Items

Not included in the deal, we also have a shorter dyeing workshop on July 27 at The Royal Bee Yarn Company in Pacifica, CA

In Person Classes and Workshops

April 28: Knit Faster by Picking (aka Continental Knitting) at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
April 28: Knit a Mini Sock at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
April 29: Kira K Designs Extravaganza at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 1: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 2: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
May 8: Casting On and Binding Off at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 9: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
May 22: Tips and Tricks for Crocheters at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 23: Design Your Own Scarf or Cowl at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
May 25: Beginning Crochet at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 25: Visible Mending at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 26: Swatch-Free Crocheted Hats at Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, CA
May 26: Hybrid Crochet (aka Tunisian Crochet) at Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, CA
May 29: Crocheted Granny Squares at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
May 30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25: Sweater Workshop at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 15: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
June 15: Knit an Amigurumi Alien at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
June 16: Visible Mending at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 16: Knitting with Beads at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 19: Beginning Crochet at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
June 20: Swatching & Measuring Gauge at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 23: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 23: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 26: Visible Mending class at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
June 29: Beginning Crochet at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
June 29: Crochet an Amigurumi Owl at Piedmont Yarn in Oakland, CA
June 30: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
June 30: Knitted Amigurumi Aliens at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
July 7: Embroidery on Knitted Fabric at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
July 7 & 15: Toe-Up Socks at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA
July 15: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns in Albany, CA

Virtual Craft Circles

Every Week: I host a free Virtual Craft Circle every Monday 10:30-11:15 Pacific, even on holidays when we usually have a larger group. Join in to ask me a quick question, or just hang out chatting and crafting with friendly folks. Register here to get the link.

Please note that this is an inclusive space open to people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, abilities, and bodies. All participants are expected to be respectful of others and any harmful statements will be addressed immediately. As a participant, please feel free to send me a private chat message if you need any support.

"Thank you so much, Kira!!! All of your workshops have been so helpful. They are things that I haven't taken the time for before, and that can be somewhat dry to read about, but you made them all interesting and applicable to me. I'm looking forward to putting all the tidbits to use." - Alyson

"GREAT class!! Learned a lot and had a great time as well! Thanks so much!" - Patty

"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your workshop on Saturday. I'm not always a fan of the Zoom action, but I thought it worked really well for your presentation." - Sarah

The instructor was fabulous! One of the best I have taken. Very thorough, professional, and personable. Kira really cared if the students learned. Perfectly paced course, really great! - Stitches at Home student