Conferences, Workshops and Seminars
Complete listing of fiber arts and textile related short-term 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, workshops, and seminars are added on a regular basis. If your event is not shown here, please add the information directly using the Add Event link.
Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Annual Conference
March 18, 2010 through March 21, 2010
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Enjoy 4 days of tropical sun, inspiring instructors. a fashion show and marketplace. Last to register or cancel is MARCH 2, 2010.
Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival
March 19, 2010 through March 21, 2010
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Join us in Townsend, TN March 19-21, 2010 for an interactive fiber arts event connecting the community with fiber arts activities. The Festival will include animal exhibitions, fiber contests, exhibition, workshops, educational demonstrations of fiber processes, hands-on projects with children and adults, a Fiber Arts Market of fiber products and supplies. Hosted by Townsend Artisan Guild, Fine Arts Blount, and Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau. Call 865-448-6709.
Fibre in the Forest-Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts
March 29, 2010 through April 9, 2010
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Loon Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Come celebrate our 40th Anniversary Retreat - The Ultimate Fibre Celebration. One to five-day workshops covering all aspects of fibre arts by world-class instructors.
The Fiber Event at Greencastle
April 9, 2010 through April 10, 2010
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2010 Fiber Event: Greencastle, Indiana (near Indianapolis). 100+ vendors, workshops, skein and other competitions, animal exhibits and more.
A World of Creativity - Conference of Northern California Handweavers
April 9, 2010 through April 11, 2010
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Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara , California. Hosted by the Area 1 guilds of the Northern Calfornia. An array of workshops, competitions, vendors and banquets. Keynote speech by Syne Mitchell.
Fibers Through Time 2010
April 15, 2010 through April 18, 2010
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Arizona Federation of Weavers and Spinners Guilds, Inc. presents Fibers Through Time at the Crown Plaza/Phoenix North Metro Center Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona. Join us for classes in weaving, spinning, basketry and other fiber arts, a marketplace, fashion show and more.
MoFA 2010 Conference
April 16, 2010 through April 18, 2010
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Conference held in St. Charles, MO and sponsored by the Missouri Fiber Artist. In conjunction with the Fiber Twentyten juried Exhibit to be held at the Foundry Art Centre and juried by Kay Khan. Kay Kahn will also serve as the keynote speaker for the conference.
HFA Fiber Fair 2010
May 15, 2010
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A fiber festival with animal exhibits; educational demonstrations of weaving, spinning, knitting, etc; mini-workshops; children’s hands-on crafts booth; handcraft competitions; fashion show; vendor booths and more. Marshfield, MO, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sponsored by Highland Fiber Artists. Pavilion booth space is available. Free admission and parking.
FIRST Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival
May 15, 2010 through May 16, 2010
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Masterson Station Park, just west of Lexington, Kentucky. held in conjunction with the world-famous Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial. Fiber workshops are the 14th and 15th. The fiber festival is open to the public May 15th and 16th.
Interlacements
May 17, 2010 through May 23, 2010
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild. Special jurried exhibits, lectures and workshops.
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