helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
Väv Immersion is an 8-week Scandinavian weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School. This comprehensive course includes challenging projects, extensive theory classes, and an immersive artisanal community. […]
Join us at Barnfest on October 5th, 2024! You won’t want to miss our biggest community event of the year! We will have a variety of demonstrations, mini-workshops, raffles, a […]
Do you want to learn how to use the dye plants you have grown to dye yarn or fabric? Making your own dyes allows you to be connected to the […]
Väv Immersion Celebration & GRAND EXHIBITION Friday, Oct 18, 4-6 pm – Come and go as you please! 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne Center MA 01370 Meet our wonderful students! See […]
Learn the craft of broom making and weave your own shaker combo broom during this 2.5 hour workshop with Eva Gaultney. Each session is limited to 8 participants. Register for […]
Saturday, November 2, 2024 Public Reception: 1PM to 3PM EST The Bassett Homestead will be open to the public for a reception showcasing John Marcy’s work over the past 40 […]
Join local farmer, David Fisher for a pasture walk and soil improvement presentation at Fabric of Life on Sunday, February 16th from 4-7pm. David has been the lead farmer at […]
Help Heal our Earth Through Biodynamics Join Elisha Poulin for a one hour review of the theory and practice of biodynamics. Biodynamics is based off of Rudolph Steiner's 1924 agricultural […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of […]
Join local arborculturalist, Walker Korby for a morning of hands-on instruction as we begin the process of reclaiming the Bassett Homestead apple orchard. The fundamentals of any pruning regimen should […]
Dance music has an important role in our communities. It brings joy not only to those who play, but also to those who listen or dance. Being a part of […]
Join George Wilson, Becky Ashenden and the Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra, led by Eveline MacDougall for an evening of community, Contra Dancing and music from Quebec, Scandinavia, the Balkans, […]
Join us for a family-friendly day of working oxen demonstrations as teamsters of all ages work their animals. Bring your family and learn about this traditional form of draft power, […]
Wendy Jensen will lead participants as they create a Twilled Muffin Basket with Braided Lash during this workshop. Students will lay out a “spoked” base using rattan flat stakes. A […]
Romanian Orchestra Play-Along with Ralph Iverson & Friends We welcome intermediate to advanced musicians to come for an unusual and delightful day of playing in an impromptu Romanian Orchestra under […]
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