2025 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival Tickets

This is the general admission price per person for everyone 12 years and older. Children under age 12 are admitted free of charge. This ticket is valid for one day only. If you plan to come both days, please buy two tickets. Show your ticket at the admission gate as you arrive. You will receive a free door-prize ticket with paid entry as well as the event program booklet. Additional raffle tickets available to purchase at the info tent. ***People taking classes at SVFF receive free entry for the day of their class.***

Learn the ancient and timeless art of spinning. Students will start on a drop spindle to learn basic skills, and then move onto a wheel if they wish. Easy to learn and so rewarding, this is a class you will enjoy and a skill you will learn to love. The class includes an introduction to fiber characteristics, basic spinning skills, and hands on assistance from a spinner with more than twenty years’ experience in teaching spinning. Materials fee covers: Fiber. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student wishes to bring a wheel from home to use in class, they should plan to arrive at class at least ten minutes early to allow the instructor to approve the wheel. Students with wheels that are deemed non-functioning will not be able to spin with them in class.

Learn how to knit a sock on a sock knitting machine! You will get to knit a tube to make an afterthought heel later, or choose to make your tube into a headband. Materials fee covers: A skein of yarn to make a pair of socks and waste yarn. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. In buying a ticket for this class, we will ask for favorite color(s) as the yarn will be coned for you in advance. As long as you reserve your space prior to noon on Thursday 9/25, we will do our best to honor your color request. Extras will be available if you register after noon on Thursday. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student has a sock knitting machine of their own they would like, please include the model type in your registration.

Are you curious about working with wool fleece, but not sure where to start? This class will begin with a discussion about wool types, how to choose a good fleece, how to wash your new fleece and how to prepare the fiber for spinning or felting, followed by some hands-on experience at the fleece jurying for the festival. Materials cost covers handouts and a fleece sampler. Materials costs are included in registration. Some standing will be needed at the fleece tables and sorting fleeces can be messy so wear old clothes and/or bring an apron. Bring note taking tools. There is no homework. This class requires some standing, if needed bring a folding chair

What is an art batt? How might you make one? What can you do with it, and why would you want to? How does a dog comb come into the fiber-prep picture? And what in the world is a rolag? Come card with Q and learn answers to those questions–and more. Yes, we ARE batty for batts–and we think you will be as well! Students will leave with the basic skills needed to create art batts, knowledge of some handy creative-carding tools, and fibery clouds of various kinds designed using ingredients from the unique Foldout Cat Batt Buffet and created using hand cards, blending boards, and drum carders. Materials cost covers: Use of instructor's hand cards, blending boards, and drum carders; access to and use of instructor's Batt Buffet to design and create various multi-textured fiber preparations. The Foldout Cat Batt Buffet offers a variety of fibers for carding, including Merino and other wools, silk and sari silk, bamboo, Angelina, firestar, and more. Students will also go home with a pet-comb hand card/burnishing brush to keep. Blending boards used in class will be available for purchase if desired (not required!) at its conclusion. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. No participant-provided materials required: instructor will provide all tools and materials. Students just need to bring their willingness to experiment and explore! No homework prior to class. No prior knowledge of fiber prep in general or carding in particular needed to take this class, which is geared towards the beginner. Students must be tall enough to reach the drum carders and to treat them with the care both student and carder deserve, and must be able to focus for the duration of the class.

Learn how to create your own yarn using the timeless skill of drop spinning. In this introduction to drop spinning you will learn how to choose a fiber to spin, how to draft and apply appropriate twist, how to ply, and how to finish your yarn. Easy to learn and with practice can be a very meditative and peaceful pastime. Materials fee covers: Fiber. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience.

Learn how to knit a sock on a sock knitting machine! You will get to knit a tube to make an afterthought heel later, or choose to make your tube into a headband. Materials fee covers: A skein of yarn to make a pair of socks and waste yarn. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. In buying a ticket for this class, we will ask for favorite color(s) as the yarn will be coned for you in advance. As long as you reserve your space prior to noon on Thursday 9/25, we will do our best to honor your color request. Extras will be available if you register after noon on Thursday. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student has a sock knitting machine of their own they would like, please include the model type in your registration.

Learn the ancient and timeless art of spinning. Students will start on a drop spindle to learn basic skills, and then move onto a wheel if they wish. Easy to learn and so rewarding, this is a class you will enjoy and a skill you will learn to love. The class includes an introduction to fiber characteristics, basic spinning skills, and hands on assistance from a spinner with more than twenty years’ experience in teaching spinning. Materials fee covers: Fiber. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student wishes to bring a wheel from home to use in class, they should plan to arrive at class at least ten minutes early to allow the instructor to approve the wheel. Students with wheels that are deemed non-functioning will not be able to spin with them in class.

We will start at the sheep with sorting and grading fleece, moving on to washing, picking & carding with hand cards. Wool combing and preparation for worsted spinning and a unique approach to using the drum carder to produce small rolags will also be covered. Materials cost covers handouts and a fleece sampler. Instructor will have hand cards and a drum carder for use in class; students may bring hand cards if they have them. Materials costs are included in registration.

Jewelry: Let’s create a beautiful pieces of jewelry using Viking wire weaving method using cooper metals, slightly freestyle! Kim Garver, educator knitting techniques/restorer of vintage sock & knit machines.Constant in her creative endeavor to create beautiful works of art. Materials supplied include: wire, drawling rool, mandrel, beads Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Bring to class: wire cutters and needle nosed pliers. While beads will be provided, please feel free to bring a focal bead of your choice!

Weave your heart! Learn to weave freestyle and free-spirited on a simple floor loom. Honor your own inner sense of beauty and truth as you play with color, texture, and technique, and come away with a unique piece of woven art that reflects your creative spirit (yes, you absolutely do have one!). Students will learn the basic skills of freestyle weaving on a highly approachable, easy-to-use two-harness floor loom. The class will emphasize play, experimentation, and individual exploration of color and texture in the service of personal expression; a few simple weaving techniques will be taught along the way. Students will take home what they weave. Students just need to bring their willingness to experiment and explore--and to practice imperfection! Materials cost covers: Use of warped SAORI loom; use of associated tools (shuttles, bobbins, etc.); access to and use of a wide variety of different weaving materials, including yarn in various fibers, colors, and textures, embroidery floss, fabric scraps, fiber, trim, beads, wire, Mylar, etc. Each student will also get a bag of fibery treasures to keep; they can be used in class, in a future weaving, or both. And of course, students will take home whatever they weave! Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. No participant-provided materials required: instructor will provide all tools and materials. Students just need to bring their willingness to experiment and explore--and to practice imperfection! That said, if students want to bring something personally meaningful to them to incorporate into their weaving if possible, they're welcome--indeed, encouraged--to do so. Some past examples: specialty paper, pieces of jewelry (this is a fun use for unmatched earrings), student's handspun yarn (handspun of all sorts weaves up wonderfully), dyed or undyed fiber, leftover quantities of treasured yarn too small to knit or crochet a finished item with. No homework prior to class. Indeed, no previous experience with weaving required (though experienced weavers are as welcome as complete novices). Class is truly intended to be open to anyone who wants to try freestyle weaving, from the experienced weaver to the person who’s never even touched a loom before.

Celebrate the art of slow craft and wearable beauty in this hands-on crochet class, where you’ll learn to create a delicate flower-patterned brooch from yarn and imagination. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop guides you through the essentials of shaping petals, layering textures, and adding finishing touches that turn simple stitches into blooming adornments. Materials supplied includes: cotton lace yarn, a brooch pin, beads for decoration, back pad, a needle and thread. Please bring your own crochet hook (recommended size: 2mm-2.5mm) Materials fees are collected with registration.

You have a wheel, and you can spin a basic single ply yarn, but it takes longer than it should, and you aren’t sure what to do next. Don’t worry! There is more out there – if you are excited to learn take that next step NOW! Learn back draw and forward draw, and the famous long draw! We will practice some different plying techniques, venture a tiny bit down the art yarn path, and work on finishing techniques as well. -Up your wheel spinning game in a safe environment with a teacher who has been spinning for decades. Materials cost covers: Fiber and color options. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Please bring a functioning wheel that you are comfortable using and at least three bobbins of different color singles. No specific length of singles (half bobbin or a less is fine) just a gracious plenty to be able to practice different plies. Bring at least two ounces of two different colors of roving to use when practicing some art yarn techniques. Suggested for class: if you have multiple roving colors bring some and you can trade with others to create fun yarns. The instructor will be bringing some for you to use, but more is always better. If you have a lazy kate, bring it, if not bring a shoe box, and if you don’t have that, don’t worry we will fix you up! Students must be able to spin a continuous yarn.

Weave your joy! Maybe you’ve done a little weaving in the freestyle world, and you find it speaks to your heart. Now you’re ready to learn some new techniques to add to your freespirited toolbox as you continue down your weaving path. Invite this class into your life! Students will learn various ways to add creativity and personal expression to warp and weft as they weave the fabric of their heart on a highly approachable and easy-to-use two-harness floor loom. Supplemental warps, interlaid and interlocked shapes, rya knots, loops and worms, and more creative choices await! Materials cost covers: Use of warped SAORI loom; use of associated tools (shuttles, bobbins, etc.); access to and use of a wide variety of different weaving materials, including yarn in various fibers, colors, and textures, embroidery floss, fabric scraps, fiber, trim, beads, wire, Mylar, etc. Each student will also get a bag of fibery treasures to keep; they can be used in class, in a future weaving, or both. And of course, students will take home whatever they weave! Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. No participant-provided materials required: instructor will provide all tools and materials. Students just need to bring their willingness to experiment and explore--and to practice imperfection! That said, if students want to bring something personally meaningful to them to incorporate into their weaving if possible, they're welcome--indeed, encouraged--to do so. Some past examples: specialty paper, pieces of jewelry (this is a fun use for unmatched earrings), student's handspun yarn (handspun of all sorts weaves up wonderfully), dyed or undyed fiber, leftover quantities of treasured yarn too small to knit or crochet a finished item with. No homework prior to class. Indeed, no previous experience with weaving required (though experienced weavers are as welcome as complete novices). Class is truly intended to be open to anyone who wants to try freestyle weaving, from the experienced weaver to the person who’s never even touched a loom before. Students must be tall enough to reach the floor pedals on the looms and able to focus for the duration of the class. Students must be able to sit on a slightly padded keyboard bench for the duration of the class (don’t worry, the instructor will require regular stand-up breaks!).

Join us for a hands-on crochet class where tradition meets personal flair! In this cozy, beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to craft vibrant granny squares and transform them into a stylish, functional crochet bag. We’ll cover color planning, square construction, joining techniques, and finishing touches, all while celebrating the timeless beauty of handmade textiles. Whether you're new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills, this class offers a joyful space to stitch, share, and create something truly your own. Please bring your own yarns and crochet hook. (Option: you may purchase yarns at the class and borrow a hook) Materials fees are collected with registration.

Learn the gentle art of spinning on a supported spindle. During this class, we will discuss different supported spindle types, fiber types and preparation, starting the spinning, spinning and drafting strategies, and plying. Following a brief lecture & show-and-tell, there will be hands-on practice, so students should bring their own supported spindles and bowls; instructor will bring additional tools to sample as time permits. Students should have at least basic experience drafting and spinning. Materials fee covers: Fiber & leader to use during the class Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. The student should bring their own supported spindle and bowl. The student should have the ability to draft fiber and have prior spinning experience on other tools. Student minimum age: 16

Learn how to knit a sock on a sock knitting machine! You will get to knit a tube to make an afterthought heel later, or choose to make your tube into a headband. Materials fee covers: A skein of yarn to make a pair of socks and waste yarn. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. In buying a ticket for this class, we will ask for favorite color(s) as the yarn will be coned for you in advance. As long as you reserve your space prior to noon on Thursday 9/25, we will do our best to honor your color request. Extras will be available if you register after noon on Thursday. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student has a sock knitting machine of their own they would like, please include the model type in your registration.

You have a wheel, and you can spin a basic single ply yarn, but it takes longer than it should, and you aren’t sure what to do next. Don’t worry! There is more out there – if you are excited to learn take that next step NOW! Learn back draw and forward draw, and the famous long draw! We will practice some different plying techniques, venture a tiny bit down the art yarn path, and work on finishing techniques as well. -Up your wheel spinning game in a safe environment with a teacher who has been spinning for decades. Materials cost covers: Fiber and color options. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Please bring a functioning wheel that you are comfortable using and at least three bobbins of different color singles. No specific length of singles (half bobbin or a less is fine) just a gracious plenty to be able to practice different plies. Bring at least two ounces of two different colors of roving to use when practicing some art yarn techniques. Suggested for class: if you have multiple roving colors bring some and you can trade with others to create fun yarns. The instructor will be bringing some for you to use, but more is always better. If you have a lazy kate, bring it, if not bring a shoe box, and if you don’t have that, don’t worry we will fix you up! Students must be able to spin a continuous yarn.

This class introduces the art of wire work with beads/stones into a tree shape, suspended within a ring. Each piece you make will have different twists and turns that when combined will be beautiful pendants to wear, gift or sell. We will be twisting wire and using stones/beads to create a tree of life. Materials supplied include: wire, wire cutter, pliers, beads, stones, ring. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration.

Learn how to knit a sock on a sock knitting machine! You will get to knit a tube to make an afterthought heel later, or choose to make your tube into a headband. Materials fee covers: A skein of yarn to make a pair of socks and waste yarn. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. In buying a ticket for this class, we will ask for favorite color(s) as the yarn will be coned for you in advance. As long as you reserve your space prior to noon on Thursday 9/25, we will do our best to honor your color request. Extras will be available if you register after noon on Thursday. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student has a sock knitting machine of their own they would like, please include the model type in your registration.

Tempted by spinning but not sure a regular wheel’s for you? Intrigued by the idea of making just the yarn you want but not sure where you’d put a wheel if you had one? Feet/knees not doing what you want as painlessly as they used to, making the whole treadling part of wheel spinning look less than fun? Take an e-spinner for, well, a spin! Try several out in this experiential, process-oriented class for folks just starting their spinning journey. E-spinners are small, tabletop-friendly, juiced up and ready to go–you might discover one that’s just right for you! Materials cost covers: Shared use of instructor’s herd of e-spinners, including models by Daedalus, Dreaming Robots/EEW, Hansen, and more; access to 100% wool roving from various breeds (Bluefaced Leicester, Cheviot, Corriedale, Falkland, Merino) for use in experimenting with provided e-spinners. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. No participant-provided materials required: instructor will provide all tools and materials. Students just need to bring their curiosity and willingness to learn–and their patience with the process and with themselves. No homework prior to class. No previous experience required; class is specifically designed for new spinners who want to explore e-spinning. Class is process-oriented, rather than product-oriented. Students must have enough manual dexterity to hold and draft wool roving and must be able to to focus for the duration of the class. Students must have enough manual dexterity to hold and draft wool roving and must be able to to focus for the duration of the class.

Handpainted rovings are plentiful and popular these days, but many spinners are not sure how to work with these beautiful fibers. Come and learn different methods of predrafting, fractal spinning and chain plying to help you make the best use of these exciting rovings. Materials cost covers handouts and handpainted roving sampler. Materials costs are included in registration. Students should be able to spin a continuous yarn. Students should bring hand spindles and/or a spinning wheel as well as any handpainted rovings they wish to experiment with or have questions about.

Learn the ancient and timeless art of spinning. Students will start on a drop spindle to learn basic skills, and then move onto a wheel if they wish. Easy to learn and so rewarding, this is a class you will enjoy and a skill you will learn to love. The class includes an introduction to fiber characteristics, basic spinning skills, and hands on assistance from a spinner with more than twenty years’ experience in teaching spinning. Materials fee covers: Fiber. Materials fees are included in the cost of registration. Students should bring a sense of humor and a bit of patience. If a student wishes to bring a wheel from home to use in class, they should plan to arrive at class at least ten minutes early to allow the instructor to approve the wheel. Students with wheels that are deemed non-functioning will not be able to spin with them in class.