November 2, 2024: Digital Printmaking Reception & Workshop
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 […]
Free
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In Person Programs
February 16, 2025: Field Walk with David Fisher
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAJoin 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 […]
February 22, 2025: Biodynamic Land Healing with Elisha Poulin
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAHelp 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 […]
February 23, 2025: Fireside Orchestra Session I
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MADance 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 […]
March 8, 2025: Pruning for Resilience with Walker Korby
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAJoin 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 […]
March 23, 2025: Fireside Orchestra Session II
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MADance 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 […]
May 17th, 2025: Fireside Orchestra Contra Dance
Buckland Public Hall 15 Upper St, Buckland, MA, United StatesJoin 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, […]
June 14, 2025: Working Oxen Demonstration
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAJoin 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, […]
Free
June 28, 2025: Twilled Muffin Basket with Wendy Jensen
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAWendy 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 […]
July 5, 2025: Romanian Play-Along with Ralph Iverson and Friends
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MARomanian 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 […]
July 26, 2025: Larry & Joe Concert & Workshop
Buckland Public Hall 15 Upper St, Buckland, MA, United StatesConcert: 7-9PM Join Larry & Joe at the Buckland Public Hall for an evening of music without borders. Reimagining their two musical traditions, Llanera superstar Larry Bellorín (Venezuela) and Latingrass GRAMMY-nominee […]
2025 Väv Immersion Weaving Intensive
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAVäv 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. […]
August 30, 2025: Hand Stitching to Repair and Embellish
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAIn this workshop, Katie Cavacco will introduce students to a variety of simple utility stitches that can be used to repair knits and wovens. Students will complete a labeled stitch […]
September 6, 2025: Natural Dyeing Workshop
Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MAAttend a 6 hour workshop with natural dyer, weaver, and spinner, Michelle Parrish for hands-on practice dyeing wool with natural dye plants. Workshop is open to crafters, knitters, weavers, dyers, […]
September 13, 2025: Eddie Forman Orchestra
Buckland Public Hall 15 Upper St, Buckland, MA, United StatesPeople of all ages are invited to join the Eddie Forman Orchestra to dance and enjoy a fun-filled evening of good music at the Buckland Public Hall on September 13, […]
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