Fabric of Life

helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

June 14, 2024: Planning a Dye Garden

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 […]

June 29, 2024: Working Oxen Demonstration

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 […]

July 7, 2024: Tool Sharpening Workshop

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 […]

August 23, 2024: Basket Making Workshop

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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, […]

2024 Väv Immersion Weaving Intensive

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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. […]

Barnfest 2024

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 […]

Free

October 13, 2024: Natural Dyeing Workshop

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 Exhibition

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 […]

Free

October 26, 2024 Broom Making Workshop

Fabric of Life Farmhouse 80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA

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 […]

We hope to see you at one of our events soon!

Stay informed about new event offerings by subscribing to our monthly newsletter (we do not sell your information to anyone).

SUBSCRIBE

© 2024 Fabric of Life

Theme by Anders NorenUp ↑