Join us as we officially launch the West Kootenay Fibreshed with an inspiring and thought-provoking event celebrating fibre, sustainability, and community connection!
We are thrilled to present a screening of The Nettle Dress—a powerful documentary that follows textile artist Allan Brown on a seven-year journey to transform nettles, gathered from the land, into a hand-crafted dress. This beautiful and deeply moving film is a testament to the intersection of art, nature, and sustainability.
Location: Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery - 502 Vernon St. Nelson, BC - Gallery A
Tickets
By donation at the door
Donations are an investment in our local economy, environment, and community. Every dollar contributes to:
Education programs and hands-on workshops to promote knowledge sharing, tactile learning and community building
Development of local processing and manufacturing on a small-scale for fibres and craft materials
Research of regenerative fibre farming practices
Events that connect farmers/producers, processors, artisans, and consumers
What to Expect
Film Screening: The Nettle Dress—a story of healing, resilience, and the beauty of working with nature.
Membership Drive: Become a member of the West Kootenay Fibreshed and join us in building a vibrant, sustainable fibre economy rooted in local resources and regenerative practices.
Community Connection: Meet like-minded fibre enthusiasts, producers, and artisans who are passionate about sustainability, local craft, and the soil-to-soil cycle.
This launch event marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the West Kootenay Fibreshed. Together, we aim to foster a thriving, interconnected community where producers, artisans, and consumers collaborate to create a resilient and sustainable fibre system here in the West Kootenay bioregion.
Why Attend?
Be inspired by an extraordinary film about craft and sustainability.
Learn about the vision of the West Kootenay Fibreshed.
Connect with local fibre enthusiasts, artisans, and producers.
Take the opportunity to become a member and support the growth of our local fibreshed.
Preview a linen dress grown, hand grown, processed and sewn by artist Carol Ross. Resident of Argenta, BC.
We can’t wait to share this special evening with you as we weave together a future that honours the land, our fibres, and our community.