PA Fibershed

Join PA Fibershed and the Fibershed Affiliate Network on December 8 at 3:00 PM for a Bast Fiber discussion featuring Edward Oneal Latimore, Jr with a focus on innovations in industrial hemp and mushroom-based materials. About the Presenter: Edward Oneal Latimore Jr. is a West Philadelphia native and Southern Oregon University graduate with training in Anthropology, Emerging Media, and Education. He founded Vaulted Solutions Inc., a veteran-owned firm focused on emerging technologies and operational efficiency. In 2018, he launched Eastern Hemp Company to advance research partnerships in agricultural systems, plant-based materials, and product development in the hemp and mushroom sectors.

Consumed: The Need For Collective Change by Aja Barber Join us on Tuesday, February 24th at 6 PM (via Zoom) for our first PA Fibershed Book Club meeting of 2026 as we gather for a thoughtful, hour-long discussion around Consumed: The Need for Collective Change by Aja Barber. Whether you plan to read every page or just want to listen in, this will be a meaningful conversation about the future of clothing and the role we can play in shaping a more sustainable textile system. 📚 All are welcome! If you’re not already on our book club list, complete the

University Ambassador Program Information Session Curious about sustainability, textiles, or community leadership? Want to get more involved on campus? Looking to grow your professional network and connect with peers who share similar interests? If you answered yes, we invite you to join us for an information session to learn more about the PA Fibershed University Ambassador Program on Friday, March 27 at 3:30 PM, ahead of the 2026–2027 application cycle. This info session is open to students attending any university in Pennsylvania who are interested in becoming ambassadors, as well as university faculty members interested in serving as faculty cohort

Are you a Thomas Jefferson University student or faculty member with clothes you never wear taking up space in your closet? If so, join PA Fibershed’s Jefferson Ambassadors for a Clothing Swap on Tuesday, 4/7, at the Gutman Quad! Participants are invited to arrive anytime after 12:15 PM and bring 5–15 clean, gently used clothing items, shoes, or accessories to swap. Please sign up and pay beforehand through the link below. You’ll be provided with table space to display your items and will have the opportunity to browse and select pieces brought by others. Bring a bag for your finds!

In an increasingly digital and virtual world, working with wool has offered artist Holly Guertin a return to physical, tactile experience. This talk explores how fiber and textile practices ground us in our bodies and reconnect us to material reality, serving as a counterbalance to systems that often distance us from our humanity, dignity, and agency. The presentation will feature works from Hand in Hand, Holly’s upcoming solo exhibition on view July–October at Waterworks Visual Arts Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. Through this collection, Holly reflects on themes of connection, reciprocity, and communion between people and the earth, using textiles

Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:30 PM 7:30 PM The Weaving Circle, 320 Broad Street, space 281 ,Philadelphia, PA, 19102 Join PA Fibershed on June 4, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm at The Weaving Circle, Philadelphia’s newest weaving studio and fiber shop, for an evening of connection, conversation, and community at our Industry Happy Hour! This gathering is designed for professionals and students across the fashion, fiber, textile, and home goods industries who are committed to building a more sustainable and circular future in Pennsylvania and beyond. Meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and hear the latest updates from PA Fibershed while enjoying light refreshments and

Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming by Liz Carlisle Join us on Tuesday, June 24th at 6 PM (via Zoom) for our PA Fibershed Book Club Meeting, as we gather for a thoughtful, hour-long discussion around Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming by Liz Carlisle. Whether you plan to read every page or just want to listen in, this will be a meaningful conversation about the future of clothing and the role we can play in shaping a more thoughtful textile system. 📚 All are welcome! If you’re not already

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:00 PM  9:00 PM Agricola, 1180 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19147 Join us for a delicious evening of pizza, wine and community at Agricola in South Philadelphia! From 5:00–9:00 PM, enjoy a exclusive menu featuring a delicious seasonal summer pizza and a complimentary glass of Muga Rosé, and a special seasonal cocktail prepared just for this occasion. Pizza: Jersey heirloom roasted garlic, Jersey corn Alfredo, Mozzarella, Gouda, Peppercorn. Available while supplies last! Dine in or order takeout! Either way, you'll be supporting PA Fibershed's work to strengthen a regional fiber and textile economy. Bring your friends, grab a