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, teaching, vending, judging, or some combination. 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!

June 11-12: teacher at Estes Park Wool Market in Estes Park, CO
July 31-August 2: Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle, WA
August 12-16: teacher at HGA Convergence in New Orleans, LA
August 28-30: teacher at DFW Fiber Fest in Irving, TX
September 12-13: Natural Fiber Fair in Arcata, CA
October 3-4: vendor and teacher at Lambtown Festival in Dixon, CA
November 21-22: vendor at SoCal Fiber Fair in Pomona, CA

In Person Classes and Workshops

I teach regularly at these yarn shops in the San Francisco Bay Area: Aranea Craft Studio in Hayward, Avenue Yarns in Albany, Fiber Circle Studio in Petaluma, Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica, and Stitch and Revel in Livermore. If you want to order physical items and know you'll see me soon at a class or event, use the code SeeYouSoon to avoid shipping costs and leave a note so I know when to bring your order.

June 4: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Avenue Yarns
June 6: Kids Crafting: Pompoms and Tassels at Fiber Circle Studio
June 6: Crocheted Granny Squares at Fiber Circle Studio
June 7: Tips and Tricks for Knitters at Avenue Yarns
June 7: Simple Lace Scarves at Avenue Yarns
June 16 & 30, July 14 & 28, August 11: Sweater Workshop at Avenue Yarns
June 21: Beginning Knitting at Avenue Yarns
June 21: Beginning Crochet at Avenue Yarns
June 25: Knitted Amigurumi Aliens at Avenue Yarns
June 27: Visible Mending at Stitch and Revel
June 27: Embroidery on Knitted Fabric at Stitch and Revel
June 28: Tips and Tricks for Crocheters at Avenue Yarns
June 28: Knit Faster by Picking (aka Continental Knitting) at Avenue Yarns
July 12: Kids Crafting: Finger Knitting at Fiber Circle Studio
July 12: Beginning Crochet at Fiber Circle Studio
July 25: Visible Mending at Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica
July 25: Correcting (and Avoiding) Knitting Mistakes at Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica
August 22: Seaming & Finishing for Knitting & Crochet at Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica
August 22: Beginning Embroidery at Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica
August 23: Kids Crafting: Weaving at Fiber Circle Studio
August 23: Hybrid Crochet (aka Tunisian Crochet) at Fiber Circle Studio
September 6: Kids Crafting: Wet Felting at Fiber Circle Studio
September 6: Beginning Crochet at Fiber Circle Studio
September 8 & 22, October 6 & 20, November 3: Sweater Workshop at Avenue Yarns
September 25: Intro to Knitted Colorwork at Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica
September 25: Gauge & Blocking at Royal Bee Yarn in Pacifica

Virtual Classes

Please contact me if your guild or group would like to book a virtual class

Guild Presentations and Workshops

August 9: Crocheted Flowers with the Bay Area Knit and Crochet Guild in San Leandro, CA
September 10: Use Your Handspun Yarn! with the Humboldt Handspinners and Weavers Guild in Eureka, CA
October 11: Visible Mending with the Bay Area Knit and Crochet Guild in San Leandro, CA

Please get in touch if your guild is interested in a virtual or in-person presentation or workshop

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, share your current projects, 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.

Quotes from previous students

"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