Fiber Arts Calendars
Fiberarts and textile related conferences, workshops, and events are added on a regular basis. If your event is not shown here, please add the information using the Add Event link. Events are listed in chronological order and remain listed for seven days after their last day. Use the Complete Listing links to see all the events in a given category.
Conferences
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.
Anson County Fiber Arts Festival
September 20, 2024 through September 21, 2024
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Wadesboro, North Carolina. 2nd Annual event with workshops, vendors, tours and a Fiber Arts Retreat.
Anwg 2025 Conference
June 16, 2025 through June 21, 2025
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Yakima, WA, Yakima Convention Center. The Conference Committee is now in the process of filling volunteer chair positions, inviting teachers and speakers, and planning the many details involved in hosting a great conference.
Complete Conference and Workshop Listing
Sales
Fiber arts and textile related short-term special events for specific purposes such as benefits, charity drives, and guild holiday sales.
Textile Garage Sale
September 13, 2024 through September 15, 2024
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Textile Garage Sale Sale dates: September 13 - 15, 2024 Calling all artists, makers, students, and DIYers! Stock up on highly discount textile supplies at Textile Center's Garage Sale! Rooms throughout our entire center will be stocked with fabric, yarn, notions, tools, looms, books, needlework and embroidery supplies, and more. Join us for: Friday, Sept 13: Preview Sale Fundraiser ($35 entry) Saturday, Sept 14: General Sale ($2-$5 entry), with a masked shopping hour from 3-4 pm (masks required) Sunday, Sept 15: Free entry and 50% discount day! Learn more and get your tickets here: textilecentermn.org/garagesale/
41st Annual Mountain And Valley Wool Festival
October 5, 2024 through October 6, 2024
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The 41st annual Mountain and Valley Wool Festival will be Saturday Oct 5th from 9-5 & Sunday Oct 6th from 9-4 in at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds, Santa Fe, NM. A juried fiber market featuring vendors, artists, and craftspeople offering a variety of fiber, yarn, equipment, finished items and much more! Spinning contests, silent auction, fiber arts and sheep shearing demonstrations, food vendors, regional musicians. The festival is free and open to the public and sponsored by Mountain and Valley Wool Association. Visit MAVWAWoolFest.org for more info.
Call for Entries and Call for Instructors
Requests for submissions to fiber arts and textile competitions, exhibits, conference workshop proposals, and academic papers.
Holiday Gallery Shop: Call For Fiber Artists
August 26, 2024 through September 6, 2024
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Holiday Gallery Shop: Call for Fiber Artists Entry deadline: Friday, September 6, 2024, 5 pm CT Calling all fiber art and textile artists! ð This November and December, Textile Center is expanding our shop into a winter shopping wonderland, and we want your work to be a part of it! Doubling the size of our year-round shop, this is a unique time of year when our shop can feature many more artists and their work, with items ranging from handmade mittens, ornaments, garments, and home goods to jewelry, wall art, and more â perfect for thoughtful gift-giving. Who should apply: - Artists who work with fibers, textiles, or textile techniques. - Artists aged 18 and older. What weâre looking for: - Gift items in any fiber form or using any textile technique. - Gifts for all occasions and uses (accessories, apparel, home, pets, etc.). - Items catering to diverse tastes (masculine, feminine, and everything in between). Seasonal and holiday-themed items (e.g., winter wear, ornaments, and decor). Commission details: - Artists keep 50% of the sale price. 60% for Textile Center members and BIPOC artists. Ready to apply? Learn more and submit your entry form here: textilecentermn.org/holidayshop2024
Complete Call for Entries and Call for Instructors Listing
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