Join our Community
Fibreshed is a Movement
Become part of the West Kootenay Fibreshed — Connect with local farmers/producers, processors, artisans and fibre-curious folks to create a resilient circular fibre economy.
A fibreshed thrives through relationship. Membership is how we stay connected, support the work, and build a resilient soil-to-soil fibre ecosystem in the West Kootenay region.
Whether you are fibre-curious or actively working within the soil-to-soil cycle, we’d love to bring you into the loop!
Membership Options
Supporter Member
$20 per year
For those who believe in strengthening local fibre systems and want to stay connected.
What you receive:
Access to the West Kootenay Fibreshed newsletter
3 days advance notice on all programming
Directly supports the mission and long-term vision of the organization
Supporter Members help sustain the foundation of this work.
Producer Member
$75 per year
For those actively contributing and/or interested in the soil-to-soil cycle — including fibre growers, animal stewards, land lovers, processors, dyers, designers, makers, compost aficionados, those working within regenerative fibre systems, and fibre-curious folks looking to be a part of a fibre community. What you receive:
Access to the West Kootenay Fibreshed newsletter
3 days advance notice on all programming
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
Invitation to seasonal online member meet ups
Inclusion in the West Kootenay Fibreshed Directory
10% discount on workshops (excluding intensives)
Artist Interview featured on our Substack
Member bio shared on West Kootenay Fibreshed social media
The directory is new this year and helps visualize and promote members contributing to a regional fibre economy.
Producer Members strengthen both the visibility and vitality of our bioregional network.
We’re a community that thrives on genuine connection and diversity. Our commitment to equity is rooted in a continuous journey of listening, learning, and growing together. We honour every person’s unique voice and believe that the strength of our community comes from our varied experiences and perspectives.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a curious newcomer, or someone looking to share your story, you’ll find a welcoming space here. We strive to ensure that everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute in their own authentic way. Join us in building a community where creativity, collaboration and relationship - both with each other and the natural world - flourish for all.