What exactly is a fibershed? The easy answer? A geographic region, much like a watershed, where natural fibers are grown, processed, and transformed into textiles and building materials as locally as humanly possible. But in an age of convenience and disposability, how to stress the importance of a fibershed is oftentimes a herculean task.
Learn how the Southeastern New England Fibershed is working to strengthen regional fiber economies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island while helping reconnect communities to the land and to one another.
Southeastern New England Fibershed Director Amy DuFault will lead the talk, sharing insights on why communities must rethink...
What exactly is a fibershed? The easy answer? A geographic region, much like a watershed, where natural fibers are grown, processed, and transformed into textiles and building materials as locally as humanly possible. But in an age of convenience and disposability, how to stress the importance of a fibershed is oftentimes a herculean task.
Learn how the Southeastern New England Fibershed is working to strengthen regional fiber economies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island while helping reconnect communities to the land and to one another.
Southeastern New England Fibershed Director Amy DuFault will lead the talk, sharing insights on why communities must rethink traditional textile economies and move toward more cooperative, community-driven models to ensure a viable future. Her perspective will challenge attendees to consider how collective action and regional collaboration can reshape the way we produce, value, and engage with fiber.
Whether you are a maker, farmer, designer, or simply curious about sustainable textile systems, this event invites you to imagine what a more connected and regenerative textile future looks like.
Event Details
The speaker series will take place indoors, with light snacks provided.
Our address is 152 Harrison Ave, Newport, RI 02840. Please ensure you stay on Harrison Ave. Some GPS systems will route you to the Beacon Hill Road entrance, but this gate will not open. The Harrison Ave gate will be open on the day of the tour. Please proceed straight down the paved driveway.
Is this a tour?
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No, the lecture series will be hosted inside our office building and will not include time to walk the grounds.
Where can we park?
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You cannot park on Harrison Avenue and will need to park on-site. We will allow cars to enter starting 15 minutes before the event, and staff will direct you to the designated parking area. Please carpool whenever possible. Parking spaces on-site are limited.