helping traditional skills flourish in our modern world
Handweaver Justin Squizzero and Fabric of Life's Becky Ashenden have had extensive training in two neighboring rich traditions of hand weaving. This session will acquaint participants with the various pieces of equipment and techniques used for winding a warp with plenty of entertainment and delicious Scottish and Swedish snacks mixed in.
Join us for a series of garden sessions as we follow the Fabric of Life garden through the 2021 growing season. This program will foster a sense of community and will teach us all what we can do to help our gardens be more resilient to the effects of pests, disease, compaction, and drought. This […]
Join us for a series of garden sessions as we follow the Fabric of Life garden through the 2021 growing season. This program will foster a sense of community and will teach us all what we can do to help our gardens be more resilient to the effects of pests, disease, compaction, and drought. This […]
Join us on Sunday, March 13, 2022 for two back-to-back instructional sessions over Zoom. This live fiddle workshop will feature award-winning Cape Breton musicians Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray. The instructional workshops will begin at 3PM EST and last 50 minutes each, with a short break between sessions. At the conclusion of the instructional workshop, we will host […]
Fabric of Life is excited to both fundamentally and financially support the formation and first meeting of a Fellowship for Black Weavers this spring. A group of black weaving enthusiasts will come together at the Bassett Road Homestead for a long weekend at the end of the month. Diversity in weaving techniques and traditions will […]
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 […]
We invite you to join us in our open-air Barn studio to come and be amazed by all the incredible work our 4 Väv Immersion students have accomplished in just 8 short weeks. They have worked hard and deserve some recognition. View Flyer
In order to bring more musical joy to our community, we will continue our 2022 music series on Sunday, June 5, where we will be in person in Shelburne with the Wise Geese (George Wilson, Rebecca Weiss, and Becky Ashenden). This will include an afternoon workshop, jam session and concert, along with great food and […]
Barnfest is Back! June 11, 2022 We are beyond excited to welcome you back to Bassett Road for our biggest fundraising and community event of the year! Barnfest is a full day event that includes local crafters and artisans, kid's activities, music, dancing, food, and the weaving together of an amazingly vibrant community. The fun […]
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 […]
Väv Immersion Celebration & Grand Exhibition Friday, June 16th from 3-6 pm, come and go as you please. Meet our wonderful 2023 Väv Immersion weaving intensive participants and be amazed by their incredible work on display in our open-air Barn studio. They have worked hard over the past 8 weeks and have created so many […]
***THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*** Join us for a family-friendly day of working steer and oxen demonstrations. 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. Our day will start at 10am […]
Singing Ukulele Retreat featuring Stu Fuchs and Justina Golden Fabric of Life is excited to offer a new musical program as part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and promote traditional skills which enrich our daily lives. People have always made music, but in our modern world most people are passive listeners rather than active music makers. […]
Join us at Barnfest 2023! We welcome all to join us for a variety of mini-workshops, raffles, a buffet dinner, and after-dinner musical entertainment into the wee hours of the morning.
Learn the craft of broom making and weave your own shaker combo broom during this 2.5 hour workshop with Eva Gaultney.
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