Greetings Creative One,
This BIPoC Natural Fiber + Dye Growers x Makers Network is a bioregional, gender-fluid, multigenerational web of relationships for folks across the BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) spectrum to CONNECT, COLLABORATE, and CREATE what we need to energize a natural textile ecosystem that regenerates the soil and sustains our labor + creativity.
This a space for folks who want their work to support bioregional agriculture, a local and fair economy, and ecological balance.
Join this network if you:
- live + practice within 350 miles of Piedmont bioregion of North Carolina
- are curious and want to learn more AND/OR share your knowledge/experience about natural fibers and dyes
- are interested in fiber/dye farming/gardening OR are a fiber farmer/gardener
- are into eco-fashion/"slow" fashion
- are an educator and excited to lead BIPoC- only skillshares/workshops
- want to be in the know about natural fiber and dye events
- want to help organize/curate BIPoC natural fiber and dye events
*No fiber or dye arts experience required.*
Check out these 2 starter links to learn more about what a fibershed is and what Piedmont Fibershed is up to:
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https://fibershed.org/ to learn more about soil-to-soil local fiber economies
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http://piedmontfibershed.org/