2026 Väv Immersion Weaving Intensive
2026-07-06 - 2026-08-28 | Fabric of Life Farmhouse, 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA, 01370
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. 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.

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July 25, 2026: Zlatne Uste Dance Party
2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Buckland Public Hall, 15 Upper St, Buckland, MA, United States
Join Zlatne Uste at the Buckland Public Hall on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 7-10PM for a festive evening of dancing and/or listening to energetic music of the Balkans
Zlatne Uste (Serbo-Croatian for “Golden Lips”) is a 12-piece New York-based Balkan brass band founded in the 1980s that plays traditional music from Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Romani traditions, including traditional, wedding, and folk music from the region. They are renowned for hosting the annual Zlatne Uste Golden Festival (“Golden Fest”) in NYC, which is considered the premier Balkan music event in the US, featuring over 50 bands, dancing, and workshops.
Sliding Scale Admission:
$25 – $45
Admission may be paid at the door until capacity is reached.

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September 6, 2026: Natural Dyeing Workshop
2026-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Fabric of Life Farmhouse, 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA, 01370
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, and enthusiasts of all experience levels.
Limited to 6 participants.

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September 12-13, 2026: Bio-Based Building with Mike DeSorgher
2026-09-12 09:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00 | Fabric of Life Farmhouse, 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA, 01370
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13, 2026
9:00AM to 4:00PM EST
This two day intensive workshop will serve as an introduction in Natural Building Systems. We hope this course will be an excellent primer and skill builder for both professionals and DIYers looking into straw-bale or straw-clay construction and earthen plasters. We will have space available to answer specific questions related to people’s individual projects.
Workshop is open to all experience levels.

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October 10, 2026: Barnfest
2026-10-10 12:00 - 23:30 | Fabric of Life Farmhouse, 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA, 01370
Join us at Barnfest on October 10th, 2026, starting at noon!
We are so excited to welcome you to Bassett Road for Fabric of Life’s biggest community event and fundraiser of the year! Barnfest features local crafters and artisans, musicians, children’s activities, dancing, and the weaving together of an amazingly vibrant community. All are invited to join us beginning at noon for a variety of live demonstrations, interactive workshops, raffles, a buffet dinner, and a full set of after-dinner music and dancing into the evening.
All are welcome!

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