Rooted In Simplicity

Fibershed is a non-profit educational and research organization that develops regenerative textile systems that are based on carbon farming, regional manufacturing, and public education.We envision the emergence of an international system of regional textile communities that enliven connection and ownership of ‘soil-to-soil’ textile processes. These diverse textile cultures are designed to build soil carbon stocks on the working landscapes on which they depend, while directly enhancing the strength of regional economies. Both fiber and food systems now face a drastically changing climate, and must utilize the best of time-honored knowledge and available science for their long-term ability to thrive.

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Fibershed Community Gathering & Celebration

Fibershed Learning Center

Join us at the Fibershed Learning Center on Black Mountain Ranch, near Point Reyes Station, CA and within traditional Coast Miwok territory, for a community gathering and celebration.On the edge between the last days of summer and the transition to autumn, we will host &quot;Rooted in Simplicity,&quot; an event for and by our community, focused on the meaning and power of what we wear and how we care for those textiles over time.This event is designed for you and your family to both dabble and deepen (whichever you choose), your connection between land, water and textiles through practices that will spur your senses and intellect.You’ll have an opportunity to meet and mingle with artists, makers, farmers and practitioners of all textile and farming stripes as they showcase soil-to-skin pieces that they have created from our bioregion. We will also demonstrate the full life-cycle of a garment — from soil to soil — through demonstrations that provide hands-on engagement with every facet of how we wear, wash, tend, mend and eventually compost our clothing.Food, fiber, beverages and natural dyes will all be woven together from our landscape — you’ll have ample opportunity to eat, drink, wear and mingle in all that our land base provides for our health and wellbeing. Ticket prices are sliding scale, from $50 to $125, all inclusive. The true cost of this event is approximately $131 per person. Fibershed aims to make its events and offerings accessible to all. Please pay what you are able.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:Workshops and demos / 1:30 to 4:30 pm<ul><li>Stitching techniques with Heidi Iverson, Honey Folk Clothing</li><li>Felt mending with Alison Smith</li><li>Wheel spinning with Marlie De Swart, BoRage Yarns &amp; Designs</li><li>Overdyeing with Grace Harris</li><li>Dogbane cordage demo with Redbird, native educator and artist</li><li>Basketry demo with Charlie Kennard, master weaver</li><li>Textile composting demonstration</li><li>Student Designer Showcase</li></ul>Music / from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Audiopharmacy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Audiopharmacy</a> and <a href="http://hannahmayree.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hannah Mayree</a>Fibershed Producer Marketplace / all dayDesigner Showcase Gallery / 1:00 to 4:00Designer Showcase featuring Fibershed designers / 5:00 to 6:30 pmFood and drinks / from Citizen Pizza and local purveyorsThe land at Black Mountain Ranch, where our Learning Center is located and where this event will be held, has and continues to develop into an incredible landscape of fiber, natural dye, food and medicine — tended and created by producers we are grateful to work with and to host these community events with. Illustration by Elissa Callen

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