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.
Monterey Fiber Jam
February 12, 2012 through February 17, 2012
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A Fiber Artists' retreat, conference and exchange of ideas, methods and inspiration. A week of events, proposals and challenges created from attendees' input. Our meeting room and accomodations are in a Historic building at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, CA.
Creative Fibre Festival 2012
April 26, 2012 through April 29, 2012
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Held annually at various locations throughout New Zealand on behalf of the national Creative Fibre body, an incorporated society. This year's festival will be at the Marlborough Convention Centre, Blenheim, New Zealand. an extensive Creative Learning programme incorporating a wide range of presentations on fibre-related topics with international speakers.
7th Annual Lake Area Fiber Arts Festival
April 28, 2012
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Festival featuring knitting, weaving, spinning, felting and surface design. Vendor booths offering handpainted yarn, roving, handmade items, and tools. Fashion show, judging contest and demonstrations. Free to public.
Tradition - Innovation
May 18, 2012 through May 20, 2012
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Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, California. A Fiber Artisans Conference presented by the Conference of Northern California Handweavers. First day of registration is November 1, 2011.
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.
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