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West Kootenay Fibreshed Society

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West Kootenay Fibreshed Society

Our mission

The West Kootenay Fibreshed Society promotes sustainable local fiber production through education and community engagement. Their mission is to revitalize the regional linen economy by connecting people with the cultivation and processing of flax.

Events
Events
Revive with Indigo
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Revive with Indigo
Sep 11, 6:00 - 8:00 PM PDT
191 Baker St 2nd floor, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1, Canada
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Nettle Processing 101
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Nettle Processing 101
Sep 12, 1:00 - 4:00 PM PDT
Hills, BC V0G 1S1, Canada
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Learn to Spin on a Drop Spindle
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Learn to Spin on a Drop Spindle
Sep 25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM PDT
191 Baker St 2nd floor, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1, Canada
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Flax to Linen Workshop | Castlegar
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Flax to Linen Workshop | Castlegar
Oct 10, 10:00 - 12:00 PM PDT
112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4M5, Canada
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Year-Long Plant Dye Journey
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Year-Long Plant Dye Journey
Mar 9, 6:00 PM - Feb 8, 8:00 PM PST
BC-6 & Perrys Back Rd, Central Kootenay, BC V0G 0A4, Canada
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West Kootenay Fibreshed Society Memberships
Membership
West Kootenay Fibreshed Society Memberships
A fibreshed thrives through relationship. Membership is how we connect people, land, and fibre across the West Kootenay region.By becoming a member, you are supporting the development of a resilient, soil-to-soil textile ecosystem rooted in regeneration, local knowledge, and community.Choose the membership level that reflects your role in this growing network.Supporter Membership$20 per yearFor those who want to stay connected and support the mission.Supporter Members receive:- Access to our newsletter- 3 days advance notice on all programming- The opportunity to support the long-term growth of a regional fibre systemThis tier is about alignment and sustaining the foundation of this work.Producer Membership$75 per yearFor those actively contributing and/or interested in the soil-to-soil cycle — including fibre growers, animal stewards, land lovers, processors, dyers, designers, makers, compost aficionados, those working within regenerative fibre systems, and fibre-curious folks looking to be a part of a fibre community. What you receive:Producer Members receive:- Access to our newsletter- 3 days advance notice on programming- Voting rights at our Annual General Meeting- Invitation to seasonal online member meetups- Inclusion in our new Member Directory- 10% discount on workshops (excluding intensives)- A featured Artist Interview on our Substack- A member bio shared on our social mediaThis tier increases your visibility, connects you with other practitioners, and strengthens your role within our bioregional fibre network.Why Join Now?Your membership supports:- Community workshops and events- Directory infrastructure- Regional visibility for fibre practitioners- Long-term sustainability- Administrative capacity to steward this growing ecosystemWe are a small but growing organization building something lasting. Membership helps make that possible!
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https://www.westkootenayfibreshed.com/

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