Fabric of Life
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.
Fireside Orchestra Contra Dance
April 28th, 2024
Join us for an evening of Contra Dancing at the Buckland Public Hall on April 28, 2024 from 7-9pm!
The event will feature Rebecca Weiss, George Wilson, Becky Ashenden, Addie Rose Holland, and the Fabric of Life Fireside Orchestra. Steve Howland will be calling and music will include tunes from Cape Breton, Scandinavia and the Balkans.
Fiddle Workshop & Concert with Troy MacGillivray & Mari Black
June 16, 2024 starting at 2:30pm
Join us for an intimate afternoon in our Farmhouse living room with master Cape Breton Fiddlers Troy MacGillivray and Mari Black on June 16 for two workshop sessions, a concert, a meal, and more!
Väv Immersion Weaving Intensive
August 16 – October 18, 2024
Väv Immersion 2024 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. We are welcoming and affirming to people of all genders and orientations, as well as diverse backgrounds. Some who attend our program have never woven before, others have woven for years. 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 7th Väv Immersion cohort.
Help Us Preserve Traditional Skills
Fabric of Life was founded by Becky Ashenden in 2014 and is dedicated to the preservation and passing on of traditional knowledge and skills that enrich our daily lives. Our organization is entering its tenth year and is supported by donations from individuals like you who value the work we are doing. With your help, we can continue to offer programs dedicated to weaving, construction, agriculture, traditional music, and more.
About Fabric of Life
At the heart of Fabric of Life are individuals who believe in the value of learning traditional agricultural, construction, music, craft and hand skills. An education steeped in these skills creates opportunities for each of us to understand who we are in relation to ourselves, the natural world, and within our communities. In turn, we have found that these skills and this self-knowledge bolsters individuals, communities and cultures, serving as a source of renewal and regeneration for generations to come. Our work and our learning is founded in a commitment to lifelong learning and to equally valuing the culture, identity, and knowledge of all nations, peoples and generations.
We hope you will consider helping sustain our mission as we work to preserve traditional skills for future generations.
