helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
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 […]
Concert: 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 […]
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. […]
In 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 […]
Attend 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, […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please make sure you subscribe to our email list so we can let you know when we reschedule the Eddie Forman Orchestra! People of […]
Join us at Barnfest on October 4th, 2025! We are so excited to welcome you to Bassett Road for Fabric of Life’s biggest community event and fundraiser of the year! […]
Mari Black Trio Concert 7:00-9:00PM Mari Black and Troy MacGillivray played a lively Cape Breton Fiddle concert in 2024 to a sold-out Buckland Public Hall audience and we are excited […]
Join Carol James for a 5 day retreat where you will explore the more advanced aspects of the reciprocal textile technique, Sprang. This technique is found throughout the world in […]
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 […]
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