Acadiana Fibershed Meeting
Acadiana Fibershed and Acadian Brown Cotton invite growers, artisans, and textile lovers of all kinds to meet on Saturday, October 7 from 1pm–5pm at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center located just outside of Opelousas at 1-49, Exit 23.
This nonprofit group is comprised of farmers, fashion activists, and makers developing regional regenerative fiber systems that rebuild the soil and are paving the way for a new textile economy.
This event is open for the public to attend and see demonstrations and exhibits featuring cotton, wool, angora, hemp, roselle, and natural dye plants.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Weaving Suzanne Chaillot Breaux
Spinning Darcy Fabre
Mending Meagan Phipps
Botanical Eliza Wapner
Dying Rebecca Baker
Crochet Emma Guidry
VENDORS
Jan Williams Homegrown/made soap
Ultima’s Nest Botanical dyed clothing, vintage jewelry
Eliza Wapner Botanical dyed clothing
Suzanne Chaillot Breaux Fiber art, handwoven scarves and runners
Jennie Lallande Roselle Hibiscus products
Joan Musemeche Acadian Brown Cotton towels, napkins
Acadian Brown Cotton Posters, pins, yarn, roving, DVD ABC documentary film
PRESENTERS
Sharon Gordon Donnan Acadiana Fibershed
Devin Wright Farm Bill Sproutnola
Jennie Lallande Regenerative Agriculture
Jordon Masters Micro mill video
Samii Kennedy-Benson USDA Grant for feminine hygiene products
Ph.d Southern University
Darcy Fabre Weaving ABC video clip
Meagan Phipps Mending
Eliza Wapner Using natural dyes
Rebecca Baker Growing and using natural dyes
Clementine Cooper New programs at Sacred Heart Academy
Randon Dufrene Small farmers recruitment
Suzanne Chaillot Breaux Fundraiser and Auction
