Fabric of Life is a 501(c)3 not for profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation and passing on of knowledge and skills that enrich our daily lives. We strive to see traditional skills flourish in our modern world and make these educational opportunities available to future generations. Working together creating practical things of beauty not only improves quality of life, but also strengthens communities.
Upcoming Fabric of Life Programs
Planting the Dye Garden
June 7, 2025
Attend a two hour workshop with natural dyer, weaver, and spinner, Michelle Parrish and learn about planning a dye garden, and selecting, planting, and growing natural dye plants. Expect to get your hands dirty as we spend the second portion of this workshop planting out the Fabric of Life dye garden.
Working Oxen Demonstration
June 14, 2025
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, meet some amazing animals, and find out why working oxen are so important to New England’s agricultural heritage. We will be serving lunch, so please let us know how many people to expect when you register for the demo (below).
Twilled Muffin Basket with Wendy Jensen
June 28, 2025
Weave a Twilled Muffin Basket with Braided Lash during this full day workshop with award-winning basket maker, Wendy Jensen. The finished basket measures about 4” high by 10” wide, a nice size to serve your favorite muffins.
This program has been filled. If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please visit the registration page.
Romanian Orchestra Play-Along
with Ralph Iverson & Friends
July 5, 2025
We welcome intermediate to advanced musicians to come for an unusual and delightful day of playing in an impromptu Romanian Orchestra under the leadership of Ralph Iverson. Ralph is a longtime friend of Becky’s, who has been a steadfast supporter and participant at her Barn Dances since the mid-1980s, and Fabric of Life’s more recent Barnfest celebrations. His enthusiasm for playing and collecting of all kinds of dance music from the Balkans, including a special interest in Romanian music is contagious, and much to our benefit. We hope you will join in this rare opportunity to make some of this wonderful music together from 2-9PM on July 5th!
Larry & Joe Concert & Workshop
July 26, 2025
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 Joe Troop (North Carolina) play harp, banjo, fiddle, cuatro, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and sing to inspire joy and unity.
Concert from 7-9PM, workshop beginning at 4PM
Väv Immersion Weaving Intensive 2025
August 11 – October 3, 2025
Väv Immersion is an 8-week weaving intensive co-sponsored by Fabric of Life and Vävstuga Weaving School.
This comprehensive weaving course includes challenging projects, extensive theory classes, and an immersive artisanal community. We welcome all individuals from 18 years old onward and are committed to supporting diversity within our program. Regardless of where you are in your skills, who you are, or where you will be traveling from, we welcome you to apply to be considered for our 8th Väv Immersion cohort.
BARNFEST 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Don’t miss our biggest event of the year! Barnfest is a full day community event featuring local artisans, crafters, musicians, dancing, and a community supper. More details coming soon!
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