MAFA Conference 2023

Millersville University Millersville, PA, United States

With dozens of classes in weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, basketmaking, and other fiber arts, MAFA 2023 is sure to be a fun and inspiring experience! Shop the vendor marketplace, peruse the fashion, fiber art, and hat exhibits, take part in the towel exchange, enjoy yoga in the afternoon, and make new friends — there’s a […]

MAFA Virtual Conference

MAFA is trying something new this conference year. After the great response to the 2021 virtual conference as well as our ongoing virtual classes and lectures, and since we know not everyone can attend the in-person conference in June, we have planned a two-day virtual event for July. With two full days of virtual classes, […]

2023 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival

The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival is an annual gathering of fiber-arts enthusiasts in the United States that draws approximately 30,000 visitors and more than 300 vendors. It is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. If you love yarn - you will love this event.  

NJ Fibershed Fleece and Yarn Sale

Windswept Acres Sheep Farm 173 Whitebridge Rd, Pittstown, NJ, United States

Need a fiber fix? Longing to see sheep? You’re in luck because we’re holding a Fleece & Yarn Sale on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m (Rain date November 5).

The Sale will feature fleece, yarn, spinning fiber, honey, and other farm products from local fiber producers and artisans.

Greater Philly Yarn Crawl

The Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is organized by the Local Yarn Shops in Greater Philadelphia! The 2024 Greater Philly Yarn Crawl is our first-ever Philadelphia yarn crawl and we are so very excited to welcome you to this fun four-day event taking place March 14-17, 2024 across 16 shops. A yarn crawl is an organized […]

Maker’s Day – Demonstration

Flemington Library 118 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, United States

Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on maker activities, including fiber arts, crafting, coding, engineering, and more. There will also be demonstrations and workshops led by local makers and experts in their fields. Attendees can expect to learn new techniques and tips, as well as receive advice […]

NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl

Join NJ Fibershed for a weekend of fiber immersion located at farms throughout New Jersey on April 27 & 28 from 10AM – 4PM each day! This year 2 South & 2 North NJ Host Farms are participating. Come to meet the livestock, buy some home grown fiber and locally made products!  Meet farmers, ranchers, […]

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Howard County Fairgrounds West Friendship, MD, United States

The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven.

2024 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival

The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival is an annual gathering of fiber-arts enthusiasts in the United States that draws approximately 30,000 visitors and more than 300 vendors. It is held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. If you love yarn - you will love this event.