Educating the public and raising awareness of the fiber arts is a primary focus of our guild. To this end, we set up demonstrations at schools, events and festivals where members volunteer to demonstrate weaving, spinning, knitting, and/or other fiber skills. These events often provide an opportunity for members to sell their finished pieces as well, while educating the public about the value of the fiber arts.
There are also many fiber festivals for which we don’t demonstrate, but love to attend:
- Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
- SAFF – Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
- Waterford Fair
- Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials
- Frederick Fiber Fest
- Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival
- New York Sheep and Wool Festival
- Pennsylvania Endless Mountains Fiber Festival
- PA Farm Show
- MidAtlantic Fiber Association