photo: Carolina Homespun Booth, Madrona Festival 2009 ©Yvonne Ellsworth, www.lavendersheep.com
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Below are non-Guild events that might interest you.
February 15-18, 2024 | Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat, Tacoma, WA
Registration for regular classes will open in November 2023. It is highly recommended you join their mailing list to get the most up-to-date information. Visit the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat web page for more information.
From Red Alder's web page: "A new fiber retreat in the tradition of a tried and true. Red Alder is a retreat that welcomes all types of fiber disciplines.
Knitting, weaving, spinning, dyeing–all are welcome. A venue where fiber friends meet. A relaxed atmosphere at a boutique hotel where fiber friends can learn and gather. Keep your eye on this website for more information. If you sign up on our mailing list, so you won’t miss out on the most current information about the retreat."
Take a look at the instructors - https://redalderfiberarts.com/instructors/
Registration for regular classes will open in November 2023. It is highly recommended you join their mailing list to get the most up-to-date information. Visit the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat web page for more information.
From Red Alder's web page: "A new fiber retreat in the tradition of a tried and true. Red Alder is a retreat that welcomes all types of fiber disciplines.
Knitting, weaving, spinning, dyeing–all are welcome. A venue where fiber friends meet. A relaxed atmosphere at a boutique hotel where fiber friends can learn and gather. Keep your eye on this website for more information. If you sign up on our mailing list, so you won’t miss out on the most current information about the retreat."
Take a look at the instructors - https://redalderfiberarts.com/instructors/
March 1 - 31, 2024 | Color Storm the Arboretum & Gardens, Everett, WA
The Everett Arboretum and Gardens will be ending their year long 60th anniversary celebration by color storming (aka yarn bombing) the trees trunks in March 2024.
If you would like to participate in this event, visit https://www.evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents/call-to-crafters-color-storm for more information.
If you would like to participate in this event, visit https://www.evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents/call-to-crafters-color-storm for more information.
? April, 2024 | Shepherd's Extravaganza
This is an annual event sponsored by the Western Washington Sheep and Fleece shows.
More information: https://shepherds-extravaganza.com/
More information: https://shepherds-extravaganza.com/
15 - 19 May 2024 | LYS Tour
Join hundreds of other participants touring local yarn stores, located throughout the Puget Sound from Bellingham to Renton and Port Angeles to Issaquah. Enter to win at every store you visit for the daily drawing and have your passport stamped at every store for a chance to win in the grand prize drawings. Each store you visit will feature a free knit (and crochet in most stores) pattern and receive 10% off the yarn in the featured pattern. Gather your friends and carpool to visit all or just visit a few on your own.
More information: LYSTour.com
More information: LYSTour.com
1 - 2 June 2024 | Fiber Fusion NW
Fiber Fusion is 2 days of fiber, education and fun! Whether you are an experienced fiber aficionado or new to the world of natural fibers - we have something for you!
More information: https://www.fiberfusion.net/
More information: https://www.fiberfusion.net/
26 August - 2 September 2024 | The Evergreen State Fair
The Evergreen State Fair is held every year for 11 days with the final day of fair ending on Labor Day. We are proud to host an event that celebrates our rich agricultural culture, traditions and community. At the Evergreen State Fair, there is something for everyone.
More information: https://www.evergreenfair.org/248/The-Evergreen-State-Fair
More information: https://www.evergreenfair.org/248/The-Evergreen-State-Fair
updated 4 November 2023