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September 2019
Book Signing + Conversation on Textile Sustainability with Elizabeth L. Cline & TS Designs
Come and join The Conscious Closet author Elizabeth L. Cline, Eric Henry Founder of TS Designs and Sustainability Consultant Amy DuFault for a conversation on domestic production, traceability, sustainability and of course, lots of delicious beer. Pick up a copy of the book and get it signed after the talk! Elizabeth L. Cline is a New York-based author, journalist, and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion, sustainability and labor rights. Cline’s critically acclaimed 2012 expose, Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost…
Find out more »October 2019
Visit to Twin Birch & Teasel + Natural Dyes + Meeting
Sue Szary of Twin Birch & Teasel (fiber store and fiber arts haven) has organized an amazing day of fiber activities for us in Siler City! We’ll meet with members of a local fiber guild for “Dyeing to know,” experiments with natural dyes, tour artist studios, and have a potluck lunch and meeting at Peppercorn Coffee Shop across the street. We’re also looking into tours of a local alpaca farm and/or winery. We’re looking for people to bring dye materials…
Find out more »November 2019
Visit to Shady Acres Farm
Laura Thomes will host us at Shady Acres Farm in Thomasville, NC, where she and her husband are raising angora goats and angora rabbits (among other farming activities). Laura will give us a tour and talk about her experience starting a fiber farm. We’ll have a potluck lunch and chat about fibershed things. Directions and carpool info TBA.
Find out more »January 2020
Piedmont Fibershed Meetup: Knowledge & Fiber Supply Swap
Join us on January 27, 7-9pm for our first meetup of 2020. We'll be swapping fiber-related supplies and knowledge!
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED: Piedmont Fibershed at the 2020 Carolina FiberFest
On March 13-14, the 2020 Carolina FiberFest will be at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC.
Find out more »May 2020
Piedmont Fibershed Steering Committee Interest Meeting (Online)
Are you interested in taking an organizing role in Piedmont Fibershed? Join this meeting to learn how to be a part of the PF Steering Committee and share your input on roles and responsibilities. To add flexibility for those interested in attending, we've schedule two meetings on the same topic on different dates. You can attend one or both. Confirm your attendance by email to info@piedmontfibershed.org. We'll send you the link to the Zoom!
Find out more »Piedmont Fibershed Steering Committee Interest Meeting (Online)
Are you interested in taking an organizing role in Piedmont Fibershed? Join this meeting to learn how to be a part of the PF Steering Committee and share your input on roles and responsibilities. To add flexibility for those interested in attending, we've schedule two meetings on the same topic on different dates. You can attend one or both. Confirm your attendance by email to info@piedmontfibershed.org. We'll send you the link to the Zoom!
Find out more »October 2020
Fiber & Dye Plant Growers Meetup (Virtual)
Do you grow plants for fiber or dye, or would you like to try? Hobby gardeners and professional (or aspiring) farmers alike are invited to join this virtual meetup and discussion session. We'll talk about plants we've grown and share experiences and advice. We will also identify ways Piedmont Fibershed can support fiber and dye growers. Please RSVP to receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting.
Find out more »November 2020
BIPoC Natural Fiber and Dye VIRTUAL Meet Up!
Do you grow plants or steward animals for fiber and/or dye? Would you like to try? Are you a fiber processor? Are you a BIPoC maker and/or enthusiast living in the Piedmont NC Bioregion (within ~250 miles of Piedmont) yearning to connect with other natural fiber and dye nerds? This meet-up is for you! BIPoC hobbyists, professional and aspiring growers/producers, processors, makers, and enthusiasts are invited to join this virtual meetup and discussion session. We will: Learn about Piedmont Fibershed…
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