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There are many events in our community and nationwide that are of interest to our guild and our guild members. Some of our talented guild members have been invited to participate in these events.
Click here to see links to International Fiber Study Opportunities |
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Friday Evening Art Walks in the Triangle Area
Looking for something to do on a Friday Evening? Check out the local Art walks!
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NC Handmade
NC Handmade is an online marketplace for North Carolina craft artisans. Artisans can apply to be featured on this website. |
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Textiles & Tea
Weekly Episodes Online The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.'s (HGA) exciting new program for 2021, Textiles & Tea, takes place every Tuesday at 4 PM (EST). We've invited some of the most respected fiber artists in the field today to join us for an hour long conversation where we will discuss their artwork and their creative journey. Make a cup of your favorite tea and join us as we talk about fiber, creativity, inspiration, process and so much more. You must register for each event you want to attend. Go to the Textiles & Tea website, click on an event you are interested in and then click on How to View to register |
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Sponsored by Long Thread Media
We're thrilled to offer activities and events for seven days devoted to celebrating spinning and weaving. Our programming will educate, inspire, and support the fiber art community. The registration fee is all inclusive and includes access to all 7-days of programming including Marketplace LIVE, Thread Talks, Studio Tours, Panel Discussions, Fashion Show, Virtual Exhibit Hall, and Networking Opportunities. All sessions will be recorded and available on-demand to registered attendees for 90 days. Not a member? Join Today. For more details about the events, click here
We're thrilled to offer activities and events for seven days devoted to celebrating spinning and weaving. Our programming will educate, inspire, and support the fiber art community. The registration fee is all inclusive and includes access to all 7-days of programming including Marketplace LIVE, Thread Talks, Studio Tours, Panel Discussions, Fashion Show, Virtual Exhibit Hall, and Networking Opportunities. All sessions will be recorded and available on-demand to registered attendees for 90 days. Not a member? Join Today. For more details about the events, click here
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Participate in the Strut Your Stuff Informal Fashion Show
generously sponsored by John C. Campbell Folk School Sunday, October 10, 2021, 2 - 3 PM ET All fiber enthusiasts, whether beginner or advanced, are invited to share their inspirational garments, wearable art, accessories for the home, and functional work. Participants are encouraged to model their latest wearable creation or to show their functional designs in this fun and supportive online environment. Participation is free, but limited. The show will begin at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 10, 2021 and will continue until all pieces have been shown. For more details click here You must pre-register to participate. Click here to register |
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Also... Present a Thread Talk
October 4-10, 2021 Take to the worldwide web and share your fiber art idea, project, or experience during the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc's annual Spinning and Weaving Week celebration. For details, click here |
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Winterfest 2021
Call for North Carolina Artisans Exhibit Dates: November 1, 2021 – January 3, 2022 This annual curated exhibit supports and highlights the talents of North Carolina artisans within the main concourse galleries of Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. This vibrant seasonal display uplifts the spirits of staff, patients and families, and provides opportunities to purchase unique, quality items throughout the eight-week exhibit. |
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NC Fiber Arts Sale & Show,
sponsored by the Triangle Weavers Guild November 6, 2021, 10 am - 4 pm Triangle Fiber Arts Center 3717 Murphy School Rd, Durham, NC 27705-8009 Come do your holiday shopping at TFAC when vendors from our guild and around NC come to display their handmade fiber arts. There will be weaving and spinning demos for young and old to enjoy. Please wear your mask. Covid vaccinations strongly recommended.
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Save the date!
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair October 22, 23, 24 2021 Where: WNC Agricultural Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 Workshops & classes, vendors, livestock, demonstrations. Detailed information to come soon: https://saffsite.org/saff-2017-info/ |
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Elf Market & Holiday Fair 2021
Saturday December 4th, 10am -5pm University Place, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 The ArtsCenter will hold its 15th annual Elf Market on December 4th. It was a hard decision with respect to location however given the persistence of the pandemic we have decided to utilize University Place in Chapel Hill as we did last year. University Place is a spacious 12,000 square foot venue that will allow vendors to safely space out their tables and shoppers to shop while maintaining plenty of social distance. All vendors, attendees and staff will be required to wear a mask while at the event.
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Carolina Fiberfest
March 11-12, 2022 Save the date! At the NC State Fairgrounds! Workshops will run beginning the afternoon of Thursday, March 10 through Sunday, March 13. www.carolinafiberfest.com Check back later for more information! |
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HGA’s 2022 Convergence®
July 15-21, 2022 Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN 
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Convergence® is heading to the Smoky Mountains for 2022! HGA is excited to announce Convergence ® will be in Knoxville, Tennessee July 15-21, 2022 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Keep checking back to this website, watch for announcements in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot and look for emails with more information about Convergence® Knoxville 2022.
Save the Date!!! https://weavespindye.org/convergence/ |
- Ock Pop Tok: Weaving and spinning classes in Laos. https://www.ockpoptok.com/
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The Violet Protest
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 - guarantee for exhibition in spring of 2021 Squares accepted until AUGUST 1, 2021 for packages sent to Congress The Violet Protest is a public effort to send 50 hand-made red and blue textile squares to each and every member of Congress in support of these core American values: • Respect for the other • Citizenship • Compromise • Country over party and corporate influence • Courage • Candor • Compassion • Creativity Details on www.violetprotest.com |
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MIdAtlantic Fiber Association 2021 Virtual Conference
The June 24 - 27, 2021 MAFA 2021 Virtual Conference is gearing up! Going virtual will bring a new format to our event, with a variety of class lengths from 2-hour classes to 1-day and 2-day workshops. You can register for any combination of classes on weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, baskets and other fiber arts. Notable teachers will include Robin Spady, Daryl Lancaster, Mary Zicafoose, John Marshall and Patsy Zawistoski. Visit the MAFA website for updates: https://mafafiber.org/conferences/mafa2021/.
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