Conferences
Complete listing of fiber arts and textile related events which feature educational, hands-on sessions with notable teachers, and which may also include juried or non-juried competitions, fashion shows and textile arts vendors. Conferences are added on a regular basis. If your event is not shown here, please add the information directly using the Add Event link.
Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
May 18, 2012 through May 20, 2012
Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Workshops Fri - Sunday, Festival from Sat. 9-5 and Sunday 10-4. The Festival is being held in conjunction with the world-famous Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trials. Vendors, workshops, livestock fiber and skein contests, a cook-off and more!
Tradition/Innovation: A Fiber Artisans Conference
May 18, 2012 through May 20, 2012
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The Conference of Northern California Handweavers 2012 conference. Oakland City Center Marriott and Convention Center, Oakland, California. The complete brochure and information is available on the website. First day of registration is November 1, 2011.
Original Creative Festival, Quilt-Sew-Knit-Crochet
June 28, 2012 through June 30, 2012
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Open to the Public. Classes, Vendor Shopping Mall, Stage Presentations. Quilt-Sew-Knit-Crochet related. Special Quilt Display. Fashion Show Contest.
Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival
August 17, 2012 through August 19, 2012
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Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival at the Ranch in Loveland, CO. Vendors, classes, free stage demonstrations. Over 600 quilts on display. Be the first to see the entire new 2012 Hoffman/Sulky traveling Challenge. This is the only play to see it in it's entirety. Busses welcome. Hours: Fri & Sat 10 am - 5 pm. Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Stage demonstrations begin at 9:30 am. $10 adult admission.
Mid-Ohio Fiber Fair
August 18, 2012 through August 19, 2012
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An event celebrating all things fiber! Over 35 vendors displaying the finest in yarns, roving, raw fiber, and fiber arts tools. Shop or take a class in air conditioned comfort in the beautiful Reese Center on the COTC/OSU-Newark Campus in Newark, Ohio. Win a basket of fiber goodies in our raffle benefiting the local food pantry.
Round Bobbin Sew-Quilt-Knit-Crochet Expo
September 14, 2012 through September 15, 2012
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Open to the public. Classes, Vendors, Stage presentations, fashion show contest, door prizes and more. Special Exhibits.
Fibre Fallout 2012
September 28, 2012 through September 30, 2012
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North Country Spinners, Inc. of Blairstown, NJ is presenting it's seventh Fibre Fallout weekend retreat on September 28, 29 & 30, 2012. Daryl Lancaster, Judith MacKenzie, Robin Russo, Merike Saarniit and Kathleen Taylor will be presenting workshops on weaving, spinning, knitting and dyeing. The retreat fee of $295 includes room, board and workshops for the basic retreat. The only additional cost would be if the workshop has a material fee, which is payable directly to the mentor. We also offer an optional Friday afternoon workshop, if desired, for an additional $50. All the information and registration forms can be viewed and printed at our web site: www.northcountryspinners.org/retreat.htm
StashBuster Swap Meet & Fiber Show
October 20, 2012
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Location: Ashland County Fairgrounds 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH 44805 Phone: Valerie Smith 419-651-9136 Email: info@StashBusterSwap.com Web site: www.StashBusterSwap.com FREE ADMISSION! Mark your calendar for October 20, 2012! The StashBuster Swap Meet & Fiber Show will be held on that date at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. Ashland is conveniently located halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, just a few minutes from I-71. This new event is a way to extend the Ohio show season for vendors and customers and to bring something unique to the world of fiber – a swap meet!
Fiber Forum 2013
April 4, 2013 through April 7, 2013
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Hosted by the Southeast Fiber Forum Association, Inc. the event will be held at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg TN. Some scholarships are available.
IWC 2013 - A Conference for Fiber Artists
July 25, 2013 through July 28, 2013
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Intermountain Weavers Conference, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO. "Our conference is open to all everyone interested in fiber arts --- not just weavers."
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