Barnfest 2024
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 […]
helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
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 […]
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 […]
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