Explore

Explore the world of fiber. Discover diverse cultures and their fiber traditions.

Imagine the places you might go during three days of free demos.

You’ll enjoy seeing spinners, knitters, crocheters, weavers, tatters, lacemakers, felters and embroiderers. Get acquainted with rug hooking. Follow that with bobbin lace. Admire works-in-progress and finished objects.

Tumble to creative ways to be kind to the planet with green projects such as the elegant black and silver clutch (pictured left). It was knitted and crocheted with VHS videotape.

Montagnard-style spinning wheel

Want more? Weaving looms. Machine knitting. Montagnard-style spinning wheels like the one below. Fiber carding, combing and blending.

Chat with experts. Learn about materials, tools and techniques. Marvel at antique fiber equipment. Ask questions. Pick up the lingo. And  try your hand at something new. Who knows, you just might love it.