helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
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 […]
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 […]
On June 16, 2024, we hope you will make plans to join us for an amazing afternoon of fiddle tunes with Master Cape Breton Fiddlers Troy MacGillivray and Mari Black! Fiddlers: Join us for an amazing afternoon, starting at 2:30pm, where Troy and Mari will teach us tunes and coach on the well known and […]
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 […]
Almost every tool can benefit from a properly maintained edge including shovels, hoes, loppers, knives and axes. During this 2.5 hour workshop, Shelby will discuss the principles of maintaining edge […]
Singing Ukulele Retreat featuring Jim Beloff and Kate O'Connor Last year Fabric of Life offered a new musical program as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and promote traditional skills […]
During this full day workshop, you will make your own Mokok ash bark basket, sew it with spruce root, and rim it with arrowwood or willow. Our instructor, Jennifer Lee, […]
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. […]
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 Morning Session 10AM to 12:30PM EST Register for Afternoon Session 1:30PM to 4PM EST
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 years as a photographer and printmaker. Prints available for purchase. Please RSVP below Workshop: 9AM to 12PM EST During the morning workshop, Master Printmaker […]
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 Natural Roots Farm in Conway for decades using draft horses. The afternoon will begin with a field walk to assess the Fabric of Life vegetable […]
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 lectures and the work of Maria Thun and stimulates soil health and brings harmony to the land, enlivening the area and providing healing forces from […]
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