From the August edition of Wooly Pages via Stephen Page of MEDINA SPINNING & WEAVING GUILD AUGUST 2016
Fiber Events Calendar
MICHIGAN FIBER FESTIVAL
August 17-20, 2016, Allegan, Michigan
A variety of Workshops both full day
and half day along with exhibitions and
over 100 vendors. Held at the Allegan
County Fairgrounds
www.michiganfiberfestival.info
MADE IN OHIO ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
September 3-4, Hale Farm and Village, Bath, Ohio
Festival admission of $5 includes admission to
all Hale Farm & Village homes, craft
demonstrations, and the art festival!
www.madeinohiofestival.org
RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING
September 10-11, 2016, Kirtland, Ohio
Western Reserve Spinners and Weavers Guild
presents Constance Hall, for a 2 Day Rigid
Heddle Weaving Class, at Lake Metroparks
Farmpark, Kirtland, Ohio. Please see brochure on
their website:
www.wrspinweave.org/workshops
A WOOL GATHERING
September 17 & 18, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Demonstrations and Vendors, Held at Young’s
Jersey Dairy. Same weekend at the Springfield
Antique Show Extravaganza.
www.awoolgathering.com
AUTUMN FIBER FESTIVAL
October 15, 9-5, Ashland County Fairgrounds
Local fiber producers, craftsmen and artists
will be brought together to display and sell their
wares, demonstrate their skills and educate the
visiting public about natural fibers and their
importance to our community and culture.
Ashland County Fairgrounds, Mozelle Hall, 2042
Claremont Ave., Ashland, Ohio. Free admission
and free parking.
www.autumnfiberfestival.com
EXCELLENCE IN FIBERS 2016
Excellence in Fibers is a juried exhibition in
print, but this year we’re also having a full
exhibition!
Five Categories
Wall/Floor Works, Sculptural Works, Vessel
Forms/Basketry, Installation Works and Wearables
New For 2016
Twice as many works will be selected and
shown. There will be five categories, a prize in
each category ($300), and a Best in Show prize
($600). Selected works will be shown at the New
Bedford Art Museum, New Bedford, MA
1/25/17-3/19/17.
www.fiberartnowentry.net
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