Tag: sustainable textiles
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Become a Member and Support the Work of Your Southeast Ohio Fibershed
After another successful community event that brought in at least double the attendance of the 2025 Meetup at the Cannabis Museum, we hope you have a better idea of what the Southeast Ohio Fibershed works toward! Please read the attached items for some updates about the Fibershed Meetup and our Membership drive. By the way,…
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Your Invitation to the 2026 Meetup is Here!
The board of the Southeast Ohio Fibershed has been busy pulling together a fantastic event for you. We’ll have speakers, vendors, demonstrations, a little food, and, of course, Sheep! Please use the links below (Tap that “Read More” button!) to read what the Southeast Ohio Fibershed means to some of our board members, and for…
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What Does the Southeast Ohio Fibershed Mean to Us?
Regional textile supporters will converge on the Hocking Hills Garment Center (HHGC) in Buchtel, Ohio for the Southeast Ohio Fibershed’s Spring 2026 Meetup on Saturday May 30th 2pm to 5pm to celebrate local fiber arts and relaunch efforts in our regional textile industry. Athens native, Betsy Franjola, returned to the area after working in the…
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2026 Spring Meetup Speaker Schedule and List of Vendors and Demonstrations, Educational Booths
Logistics Event Info Saturday May 30th, 2026 2:00pm to 5:00pm Hocking Hills Garment Center 17645 Bank St, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Parking Parking will be available on-site for $2 per vehicle or no cost across the street from the converted church. If you need parking for accessibility, please let the parking attendant know. Speaker Schedule Food…
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Tiff Piko, Treasurer
Tiff Piko, a designer and advocate, ran a grassroots mayoral campaign in Lancaster, Ohio. She supports workforce development in Appalachia and has a background in sustainable design.
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Our Textile Ecosystem Network
Lisa Heinz emphasizes the importance of creating a community network for fiber artists and growers in southeast Ohio to combat textile waste and the issues caused by fast fashion. She highlights the revival of DIY skills and the emergence of Makerspaces to teach sewing, knitting, and crafting, fostering a return to sustainable practices and local…
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Olivia MacCrae, Secretary
Olivia MacCrae, a passionate fashion professional, thrives in Southeast Ohio by blending her career at Hocking Hills Garment Center with her own successful handmade business.
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Betsy Franjola, Director
Betsy Franjola, a seasoned textile specialist, passionately revitalizes the fashion industry by innovating fabrics and educating on sustainable practices through her various initiatives.
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Southeast Ohio Fibershed: Update!
Hello Friends! We are excited to announce that the Southeast Ohio Fibershed has gathered a Board of Directors (check out intros to the first four below!) in anticipation of securing our status as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We recently filed our State of Ohio paperwork and are in the process of pulling together our IRS…
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