To Benefit our future Folk School in collaboration with Vävstuga
80 Bassett Road, Shelburne, MA
We expect this to be the first of an ongoing series of fundraising events, the goal being to keep and maintain our property on Bassett road, for the purpose of educating the young, and the young at heart in Folk Crafts, Folk Music, Folk Dance, and in traditional agriculture and forestry as well. Our Folk School is already well on its way in the weaving Department. Those of you who have been to our Barn parties throughout the years know what a wonderful a location we have, and how important it is to continue to maintain and use the property. This barn party will be an opportunity to let people know of the new mission and to raise funds – both for operating expenses and for improvements. Of course, it would be a sample of things to come, too.
Suggested Donation $35-$50 – or more if you can.
DONATE NOW – through PAY-PAL
See detailed flier to print: Barn Benefit Festival spin in 2015
Members of Zlatne Uste – Balkan Brass extraordinaire
Donka & Nikolay – Bulgaria’s Treasures
Harris Br. Balkan Band – Party energizers
Xopo Quintet – Our dedicated hosting band
Balkan Mind Meld – Gawain-Lysander-Zoe
Whirlwind Trio – “next generation of contra legends”
(Aidan Murphy-Marta Bartholemew-Sam Zakon-Anderson)
Steve-Zakon Anderson – caller
SCHEDULE
12-5 pm A BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON
Weave with Becky
Spin with Donka
Woods walk
Balkan music
5pm POTLUCK SUPPER Bring a – main dish – side dish – salad – dessert
We provide — BEER ON TAP & SNACKS
6 pm CONCERT
Enjoy the exotic tones of a rich variety of music by our incredibly talented musicians
7 pm PARTY & KAFANA
PARTY(downstairs) Contras-Whirlwind Zlatne Uste Donka & Nikolay HBBB Balkan Mind Meld Xopo KAFANA (upstairs) Food Games Tables Puzzles FunSuggested Donation $35-$50 – or more if you can. DONATE NOW – through PAY-PAL
Even if you regrettably cannot attend this event, we welcome you to donate to our cause. You will be doing your part to ensure that our youngsters continue to have the opportunity to learn what makes up the “Fabric of our Lives”.
For more info contact: office@vavstuga.com
Fabric of Life is an educational organization dedicated to the preservation and passing on of knowledge and skills that enrich our daily lives. We strive to see traditional skills flourish in our modern world and make these educational opportunities available to future generations. Working together creating practical things of beauty not only improves quality of life, but also strengthens communities.
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Vävstuga Weaving School will be collaborating with Fabric of Life on a new 16 week course of study at its Bassett Road Farm Studio.
Explore our other weaving classes as well.