helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
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 […]
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 tools from storage and use to sharpening. He will demonstrate many different methods of sharpening that can be replicated in your own home, shop, or […]
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 which enrich our daily lives: the Singing Ukulele Retreat. Its success has inspired us to bring the program back this summer with two superb musicians. […]
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, is an independent student of American Indian history and culture, past and present and has been teaching bark basket making for over 20 years.
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 […]
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 buffet dinner, and after-dinner musical entertainment into the wee hours of the morning. Barnfest is a FREE full day event that includes local crafters and […]
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 colors you use in an intimate and thoughtful way. During this workshop, natural dyer, weaver, and spinner, Michelle Parrish will teach techniques for using natural dye […]
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 an exhibit of their work Celebrate their accomplishments YUMMY Edible treats & stories of their weaving days FOR 8 WEEKS They have been DESIGNING WEAVING […]
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 […]
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. Join us for two fun eclectic dance music sessions in our Farmhouse living […]
Instructor: Carol James Pronouns: she/her/hers Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Duration: 90 minutes Time: 7:00PM to 8:30PM EST Location: Zoom Cost: FREE, please pre-register below, or by emailing office@fabric-of-life.org Experience Level: All are welcome. Program Description On Wednesday, February 26th at 7PM EST, Fabric of Life will be hosting Carol James for an information session on the reciprocal textile technique called […]
Join local arborculturalist, Walker Korby for a morning of hands-on instruction as we begin the process of reclaiming the Bassett Homestead apple orchard. The fundamentals of any pruning regimen should always start with understanding how trees grow, break, heal, and degrade over time. Once you have internalized some of this knowledge, and have understood the […]
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