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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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Meetup Roundup!
What an incredible day we had for our second annual Meetup event! Estimates on attendance put numbers between 80 and 100 people who showed up to commune with other textile aficionados. Smiles were everywhere, even in the intense sun. Product vendors, demonstrations, speakers, and food were offered. Sarah Pottle, a co-founder of the Rustbelt Fibershed…
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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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A Producer-Maker Network
The Southeast Ohio Fibershed will relaunch a survey to connect wool producers with consumers, enhancing the value of wool in the region’s market.
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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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What Is Wool Worth? Rebuilding Value from Farm to Fiber in Southeast Ohio
In Southeast Ohio, sheep farmers face challenges due to low wool market value and a shortage of trained shearers. The Southeast Ohio Fibershed aims to reconnect local agriculture with textile production, fostering economic development and sustainability. Initiatives like the Hocking Hills Garment Center are beginning to revitalize the regional fiber economy.
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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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Morgan Gangaware, Director of Marketing
Morgan, a fiber artist and sewist in Athens, Ohio, champions sustainable practices while balancing her love for art, education, and her two delightful cats.
Southeast Ohio Fibershed
Explore Appalachian fibercraft through history, encourage communities to learn about sustainable textiles, and develop skills with hands-on learning.
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