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SUMMARY:June 29\, 2024: Working Oxen Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly day of working steer and oxen demonstrations. We will have teamsters working with steers and oxen of various ages. Bring your family and learn about this traditional form of draft power\, meet some amazing animals\, and find out why working oxen are making a comeback in New England. We will be serving lunch\, so please let us know how many people to expect when you register for the demo. \nThis program is offered at no charge and donations are greatly appreciated. \nRegister for Demo
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/june-29-2024-working-oxen-demonstration/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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SUMMARY:June 14\, 2024: Planning a Dye Garden
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how to dye yarn or fabric with plants you have planted\, tended and harvested? Growing your own dye plants allows you to be connected to the colors you use in an intimate and thoughtful way. \nDuring the first part of this two hour workshop\, natural dyer\, weaver\, and spinner\, Michelle Parrish will introduce a variety of plants we can grow to produce natural dyes. She will discuss the annual and perennial plants commonly used in natural dyeing\, the colors produced\, and what is needed to successfully grow your own natural dyes. This program will offer an understanding of how to successfully start a dye garden\, including planning\, plant selection\, starting plants from seed\, planting starts\, and nurturing healthy plants throughout the season. The second portion of the workshop will be a hands-on planting party\, complete with seeds\, starts\, and a freshly prepared garden bed. \nSign Up
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/june-14-2024-planning-a-dye-garden/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Fireside Orchestra Concert & Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION: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 this process on any level helps our world become a better place. \nJoin the Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra for an evening of Contra Dancing at the Buckland Public Hall on April 28th from 7-9pm! The band will be joined by George Wilson and Rebecca Weiss. \nSteve Howland will be calling and music will include tunes from Cape Breton\, Scandinavia and the Balkans. \n  \nPre-Register
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/fireside-orchestra-dance/
LOCATION:Buckland Public Hall\, 15 Upper St\, Buckland\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Fireside Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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 this process on any level helps our world become a better place. \nJoin us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living room on February 25th and March 24th as we begin to build our Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra. The third session will be a dance evening in Buckland on April 28th where participants are invited to join the band on the tunes learned during the Farmhouse sessions. \nSign Up
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/fireside-orchestra-2/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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SUMMARY:Book Reading with Peggy Hart
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nLocal artisan and author\, Peggy Hart joins us on March 14th at 7:30PM to celebrate her book\, Wool: Unraveling an American Story of Artisans and Innovation. \n\nWool: Unraveling an American Story of Artisans and Innovation\n\nIn this beautiful book\, our dear friend and neighbor Peggy Hart tells wool’s colorful and surprisingly epic tale. She shows how it has impacted millions of lives–from immigrants\, slaves\, and Native Americans to farmers and advertisers. Learn little-known but fascinating facts about US society’s changing relationship to wool–for example\, how huge flocks of sheep were driven to the California gold fields to feed hungry miners\, and why sheep grazed on the White House lawn during World War I. This is a story of technological and social change\, marketing forces\, and our choices as consumers. Wool is a must-read for anyone who has knitted (or worn!) socks\, woven a piece of cloth\, or curled up with a warm wool blanket. \n\n\n\n\nFrom the cover\n“Wool’s colorful and epic tale has impacted millions of lives\, including artisans\, inventors\, immigrants\, merchants\, mill owners\, millworkers\, slaves\, and Native Americans\, to farmers and advertisers. A story of technological and social change\, marketing forces\, and our choices as consumers\, Wool is a must-read for anyone who has knitted (or worn!) socks\, woven a piece of cloth\, or curled up with a warm wool blanket.” \n\n\nNetGalley review\n“Wool by Peggy Hart draws on the author’s deep professional experience in the wool industry to explore its rise\, fall\, and resurgence in America. From the birth of this nation to present day\, Hart traces the sheep\, fabrics\, and trends \n\n\n“This is an approachable general history–you can learn about agriculture\, social issues\, economics\, industry\, and fashion. It explores the impact mechanization (and convenience) had on America’s Wool industry. While this is an introductory volume\, an extensive reference and bibliography directs you to more information \n“This is an enjoyable read and the archival photographs provide additional delight.” \n\n\n \nAbout the Author\nPeggy Hart is a textile designer\, production weaver\, and teacher with experience in designing\, producing\, and marketing hundreds of blankets annually including custom blankets for sheep and alpaca farmers using their own yarn. The woolen mills of New England are gone\, but inside her barn in rural Massachusetts there lurks a complete 1940’s weave shop. Old industrial looms live their second life weaving cotton and wool blankets. Each loom is a ton and a half of greasy gears\, wheels\, and pulleys; mechanical innovation that made complex patterns possible. Hart has a deep interest in the history of weaving and wool in America. \nVisit Peggy’s Website \nFollow Peggy on Instagram \n\n\nRegister below
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/book-reading-with-peggy-hart-wool/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T160000
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SUMMARY:Fireside Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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 this process on any level helps our world become a better place. \nJoin us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living room on February 25th and March 24th as we begin to build our Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra. The third session will be a dance evening in Buckland on April 28th where participants are invited to join the band on the tunes learned during the Farmhouse sessions. \nSign Up
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/fireside-orchestra/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T123000
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SUMMARY:October 28\, 2023 Broom Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the craft of broom making and weave your own shaker combo broom during this 2.5 hour workshop with Eva Gaultney. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/october-28-2023-broom-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
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SUMMARY:Barnfest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Barnfest 2023! \nWe welcome all to join us for a variety of mini-workshops\, raffles\, a buffet dinner\, and after-dinner musical entertainment into the wee hours of the morning. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/barnfest-2023/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T200000
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CREATED:20230526T144834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T182001Z
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SUMMARY:Singing Ukulele Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Singing Ukulele Retreat\nfeaturing Stu Fuchs and Justina Golden \nFabric of Life is excited to offer a new musical program as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and promote traditional skills which enrich our daily lives.  People have always made music\, but in our modern world most people are passive listeners rather than active music makers.  Both singing and playing ukulele are easy and accessible to anyone who wishes to discover how enjoyable and rewarding it is to be a musician. \nParticipants should have some experience in playing ukulele\, knowing basic chords and being able to easily switch between them.  Most ukulele workshops offer the chance to learn new songs and new techniques to improve your playing\, and this will be no exception.  But even though the ukulele is most often used to accompany singing\, attention to vocal technique is rarely offered in group settings to ukulele players.  So this retreat will also teach basic vocal technique\, how to use your breath to improve your singing. \nThe workshop will feature two great musicians: \nStu Fuchs is a lifelong musician\, award-winning teaching artist blending mindfulness practice and creative play.  He has presented his ukulele workshops and concerts at ukulele festivals around the world and has performed classical and gypsy jazz guitar with symphony orchestras.  Stu blends accessible mindfulness practices with playful holistic music instruction at his “ukulele zen” workshops and retreats.  He was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for his work bringing healing music to cancer patients.  Stu recorded and toured with renowned sacred chant artist Snatam Kaur\, playing on her  “Best New Age” Grammy award nominated album “Beloved”.  Stu continues to offer weekly lessons and music inspiration at his YouTube channel “Ukulele Zen”. \nJustina Golden is a singer and vocal teacher since 1986.  She fell madly in love with teaching\, trying to explain how to wield something invisible that has the power to transform lives.  She has taught individuals\, small groups\, and choirs\, turning good singers into professional singers.  Justina also toured for 12 years in a singer/songwriter duo\, taught voice at the Dar Williams “Writing a Song That Matters” workshop\, and has taught at the Northampton Community Music Center and Smith College.  She now teaches in Florence\, MA at her Profound Sound Voice Studio. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/singing-ukulele-retreat/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T100000
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SUMMARY:Working Oxen Demo
DESCRIPTION:***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*** \nJoin us for a family-friendly day of working steer and oxen demonstrations. Bring your family and learn about this traditional form of draft power\, meet some amazing animals\, and find out why working oxen are making a comeback in New England. \nOur day will start at 10am with an engaging talk from Melanie Brundage who travels around the region with her family demonstrating working oxen and sharing her passion with others. Stay for the day for live demonstrations of teamsters and their oxen pulling a stone boat\, logging\, and plowing a field to be planted with wheat. You’ll also have a chance to meet these impressive animals and their handlers up close. \nRegister
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/working-oxen-demo/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
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SUMMARY:2023 Väv Immersion Scandinavian Weaving Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Väv Immersion is an 8-week Scandinavian weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School. \nThis comprehensive course includes challenging projects\, extensive theory classes\, and an immersive artisanal community. Väv Immersion is an experience to be remembered for a lifetime. The knowledge gained from this program creates a foundation for further professional opportunities such as museum work\, production weaving\, textile retail\, and teaching. Ultimately\, the preservation of the tradition\, culture\, and function of hand weaving for future generations is carried forward through this intensive program. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/2023-vav-immersion-scandinavian-weaving-intensive/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T190000
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SUMMARY:Fiddle Workshop\, Jam Session\, and Concert with The Wise Geese
DESCRIPTION:In order to bring more musical joy to our community\, we will continue our 2022 music series on Sunday\, June 5\, where we will be in person in Shelburne with the Wise Geese (George Wilson\, Rebecca Weiss\, and Becky Ashenden). \nThis will include an afternoon workshop\, jam session and concert\, along with great food and company! \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/fiddle-workshop-jam-session-and-concert-with-the-wise-geese/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220604
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20211228T185855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T233523Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Väv Immersion Scandinavian Weaving Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Väv Immersion is an 8-week Scandinavian weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School. \nThis comprehensive course includes challenging projects\, extensive theory classes\, and an immersive artisanal community. Väv Immersion is an experience to be remembered for a lifetime. The knowledge gained from this program creates a foundation for further professional opportunities such as museum work\, production weaving\, textile retail\, and teaching. Ultimately\, the preservation of the tradition\, culture\, and function of hand weaving for future generations is carried forward through this intensive program. \nLearn more about Väv Immersion
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/2022-vav-immersion-scandinavian-weaving-intensive/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T123000
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CREATED:20210722T035016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T035016Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Garden - Session 6 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of garden sessions as we follow the Fabric of Life garden through the 2021 growing season. This program will foster a sense of community and will teach us all what we can do to help our gardens be more resilient to the effects of pests\, disease\, compaction\, and drought.\nThis in person session topic is Putting Your Garden to Bed & Mineral Mixing Day.
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/understanding-your-garden-session-6-of-6/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210320T091220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T071640Z
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SUMMARY:Winner Warping Ways of Scots & Swedes
DESCRIPTION:Handweaver Justin Squizzero and Fabric of Life’s Becky Ashenden have had extensive training in two neighboring rich traditions of hand weaving. This session will acquaint participants with the various pieces of equipment and techniques used for winding a warp with plenty of entertainment and delicious Scottish and Swedish snacks mixed in. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/winner-warping-ways-of-scots-swedes/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T071239Z
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SUMMARY:Flax Day: Comparison of Northern Traditions – Growing\, Preparation\, Spinning\, and Weaving
DESCRIPTION:In this magical day\, Fabric of Life’s Becky Ashenden and handweaver Justin Squizzero guide a hands-on experience of the Northern traditions of growing\, preparing\, weaving\, and spinning with flax. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/flax-day-comparison-of-northern-traditions-growing-preparation-spinning-and-weaving-21/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210919T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210323T054314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T215605Z
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SUMMARY:Broom Making Workshop B: September 19\, 2021\, 1:30pm to 4pm   
DESCRIPTION:Eva Gaultney teaches participants the process of creating a broom from broom corn and will weave their own shaker combo broom.  Students will take home a cake tester\, pot scrubber\, and a hand broom at the end of this 2.5 hour afternoon workshop. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/broom-making-workshop-b-sept-2021/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210919T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210919T120000
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SUMMARY:Broom Making Workshop A: September 19\, 2021\, 9:30am to 12pm   
DESCRIPTION:Eva Gaultney teaches participants the process of creating a broom from broom corn and will weave their own shaker combo broom.  Students will take home a cake tester\, pot scrubber\, and a hand broom at the end of this 2.5 hour morning workshop. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/broom-making-workshop-a-sept-2021/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210827T050932Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Väv Immersion Grand Exhibition & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 3rd\, 2021 from 3-6pm\nCome and go as you please!\n80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne Center\, MA 01370 \nWe hope that you will join us for a Grand Exhibition where we will celebrate the hard work of our fourth Väv Immersion cohort. Since July 12th\, these amazing individuals have been designing\, weaving\, hemming and learning copious amounts about making textiles. Yummy treats will be available\, as Melvenea\, Caroline\, Gyorgyi\, Sara and Jules share stories of their weaving days! \nView Väv Immersion Grand Exhibition Flyer
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/2021-vav-immersion-grand-exhibition-celebration/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210731T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210731T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210322T064830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T053803Z
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SUMMARY:Beekeeping Series: Building a Relationship with Bees & Planning the Care of a Honeybee Hive
DESCRIPTION:In this two part series\, Ang Roell of They Keep Bees will help participants develop a plan outlining the tools\, materials and care strategies necessary to begin keeping honeybees.  Both classes will be made up of lecture\, hands on experience with honeybees and research/planning. \n\n  \nSession 1: Saturday\, July 31\, 2021\nBuilding A Relationship with Honeybees \n  \nSession 2: Saturday\, August 7th\, 2021\nPlanning and Care of the Honeybee Hive \n\n  \n  \n\nLEARN MORE 
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/beekeeping-series/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210223T195711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T075024Z
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SUMMARY:Väv Immersion Weaving Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Väv Immersion 2021 is an 8-week weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School and taught by Becky Ashenden\, Lisa Hill and Eva Gaultney. \n  \nThis in-depth program reinforces the historic lineage of Scandinavian hand weaving through a range of educational opportunities including: personalized instruction with master weavers\, hands-on production of numerous textile projects\, attendance at intimately-sized classes that focus on an extensive array of skills\, and connection to Immersion alumni from past years to build out your network and for learning how to move into this field as a professional. \n  \nYou will gain a deep cultural appreciation of the aesthetic and functional way of life within this tradition\, and a commitment to enhancing your life and the lives of others with these skills. The knowledge gained from this experience creates a foundation for further professional opportunities such as museum work\, production weaving\, textile retail\, and teaching. Ultimately\, the preservation of the tradition\, culture\, and function of hand weaving for future generations is carried forward through this intensive program. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/vav-immersion-weaving-intensive/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210620T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210322T065033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T191705Z
UID:2664-1624181400-1624192200@www.fabric-of-life.org
SUMMARY:Hand Stitching to Repair and Embellish
DESCRIPTION: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 sampler to take home for reference\, and the workshop will also include time to problem solve as a group on specific items you want to mend. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/hand-stitching-to-repair-and-embellish/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210619T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210323T060600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T072052Z
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SUMMARY:Broom Making Workshop B: June 19\, 2021\, 1:30pm to 4pm
DESCRIPTION:Eva Gaultney teaches participants the process of creating a broom from broom corn and will weave their own shaker combo broom.  Students will take home a cake tester\, pot scrubber\, and a hand broom at the end of this 2.5 hour afternoon workshop. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/broom-making-workshop-b-june-19-2021/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210320T082539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T042010Z
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SUMMARY:Broom Making Workshop A: June 19\, 2021\, 9:30am to 12pm
DESCRIPTION:Eva Gaultney teaches participants the process of creating a broom from broom corn and will weave their own shaker combo broom.  Students will take home a cake tester\, pot scrubber\, and a hand broom at the end of this 2.5 hour morning workshop. \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/broom-making-workshop-a-june-19-2021/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T175241
CREATED:20210323T093915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T092914Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Garden - Session 1 of 5
DESCRIPTION:This series of information sharing sessions will include a visit to the Fabric of Life garden in Shelburne\, MA at the beginning and end of the growing season\, as well as four 1 hour virtual check-ins during the summer. We will kick the series off with a 3 hour in-person program\, where ML Altobelli of ML’s Greenery in Motion will teach us how to prepare our gardens to be more resilient to the effects of pests\, disease\, compaction\, and drought. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.fabric-of-life.org/event/understanding-your-garden-1/
LOCATION:Fabric of Life Farmhouse\, 80 Bassett Road\, Shelburne\, MA\, 01370
CATEGORIES:In Person Programs
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