2026 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.***

One of the most wonderful parts of the yarn community is how generously people share their knowledge — especially the little tips and tricks that make our crafting easier, neater, and more beautiful. In this session, I’ll start by sharing around 20 of my favorite knitting hacks and clever techniques, then we’ll open the floor to everyone. Bring the tip that transformed your knitting, crochet, or spinning practice and share it with the group. Think of it as a fiber-inspired hackathon full of creativity, problem-solving, and community wisdom!

If you’ve ever finished a garment that didn’t fit quite right or avoided garments out of fear that it may not fit, not to worry, help has arrived! Terri Schlather talks about her journey to knitting garments that fit properly. This class covers measurements, gauge swatch tips, knitter math, and proportional ease. If you've ever said, "My gauge swatch lied!" this is the class for you! Materials Required: Notebook, pen, measuring tape.

You’re Spinning! Yay You!!! Have you started hearing terms floating around that you don’t quite understand? Woolen? Worsted? Are they talking about fiber prep or spinning technique? Do I treadle faster to spin a thinner yarn? It can all be quite overwhelming, but it is to your benefit to learn the terms and know how to create the exact yarn you want! In this class, we will talk terms, and spin our way through them all. At least four drafting methods and multiple fiber preps will be provided and you will spin them all! Hands-on learning at its best! This is an Advanced Beginner level class. Students should be able to spin a basic yarn that holds together. Students must bring their own fully functional spinning wheel, at least 1 clean bobbin, and the tools they use with their wheel.

Class cost = $55 Materials cost = $35.00 TOTAL = $90.00 Roving is fiber's blank canvas—soft, unspun, and full of possibility. In this 3-hour class, you'll turn that canvas into color, creating a custom set of hand-dyed fiber ready for spinning or felting. You'll start by hand-painting a portion of roving, layering and blending colors freehand for a one-of-a-kind palette. Then you'll kettle-dye a coordinating portion of roving or locks, learning how this classic technique creates rich, variegated color that pairs beautifully with your hand-painted piece with the locks adding texture and fun for an art yarn. All materials and dyes are provided, so you're free to experiment, trust your instincts, and build a palette that's entirely your own. Whether you're a spinner chasing the perfect gradient or a felter looking for texture and depth, you'll leave with coordinated fiber that's having the best hair day of its life. Beginner level | No experience necessary Materials kit: included in price. Student supplies: dye-appropriate clothing, apron if you so choose, pen/pencil for notes.

Is your Electric Spinner running faster than you can keep up? Are you solving that problem by only spinning s-l-o-w-l-y, and then your yarn falls apart? This class is for YOU! Electric Spinners offer more options than you probably know about, and you will learn all of them. Examples include ... * When, why, and how do I change my draw in? * What kind of yarn will I get if I spin on a fast speed? * How do I be sure my yarn spun on low speed has enough twist? * Do I need to change my brake band? * How do speed and draw in play off one another? and more! Bring your Electric Spinner and prepare to show it who is BOSS! REQUIREMENTS: Students must bring their own electric spinners, bobbins, and the tools they use with it.

Class cost = $55 Materials cost = $5 TOTAL = $60 Attendees will use a small, wooden frame loom to make a woven keychain. There are multiple patterns and curated color combinations available to create a customized accessory. The patterns range from a simple, color-blocked plain weave to charted motifs using simplified overshot weaving techniques (chevron, diamond, herringbone, snakeskin). This class is best for ages 15 and up, beginners or those familiar with weaving who want to create a fun accessory. Those between the ages of 10 and 15 who would like to participate need to be accompanied and helped by an adult for the best experience. Price includes all materials.

Course Fee: $55.00 Materials Fee: $5.00 TOTAL: $60.00 Join us for this 3-hour-long class where you’ll learn everything you need to get started hand embroidering. In the first half, we’ll cover basics, such as how to choose the right fabrics, hoops, thread, and other tools, as well as how to prepare your hoop, separate thread, and different methods for transferring designs onto fabric. Next, you’ll learn how to do six of the most commonly used stitches in hand embroidery: back stitch, split stitch, French knot, running stitch, whip stitch, and fly stitch. Armed with your newly acquired knowledge and skill set, in the second half you will begin to work on your very own embroidery project with support and guidance from your instructor. The class fee includes all materials, which you will be able to keep and take home. This class is a beginner-level course and suitable for ages 12 and up with or without prior sewing experience. All materials are provided, and the cost is included in the price of the course.

Spin It! ✨ Ready to shake up your spinning routine? ✨ Are you a spinner who’s stuck in the same old groove? Then this class is your ticket to adventure! If you’ve been spinning the same comfortable fibers until boredom sets in, or if you’ve ever admired gorgeous, colorful batts and braids but felt too intimidated to try them, this is the class that will spark your creativity. ? What we’ll explore together: Batts, braids, and punies: Learn what makes each one unique, why they can be both delightful and challenging, and how to spin them with confidence. Breaking it down, step by step: We’ll demystify the process so you can transform any fiber into something beautiful and truly your own. No mistakes, only journeys: Every spin is a new adventure, and we’ll celebrate the variety of results along the way. ? Beyond the basics: Once we’re up and spinning, we’ll dive into the world of fibers—from raw fleece to shimmering silk. You’ll discover: How to prep and spin different fibers for the best results Smart tips for buying fiber at shows so you bring home treasures that will actually work for your projects Ways to expand your toolkit and add fresh techniques to your spinning repertoire ? The big takeaway: This class isn’t just about learning—it’s about inspiration. You’ll leave with new skills, a deeper understanding of fibers, and most importantly, the excitement to try something bold and different in your spinning journey. So, if you’re ready to step outside your comfort zone and spin with joy, curiosity, and confidence—this class is for you! ✨ Would you like me to also craft a shorter, punchy version (like a flyer or social media post) that grabs attention quickly? Equipment list: Working spinning wheel, 3 clean bobbins, Hand lotion, Tablet/pen, A positive attitude

Fiber Bag Adventure: From Mystery to Masterpiece! ✨ Ever wandered through a fiber show, spotted those fabulous bags of fiber, and thought, “What on earth would I do with that?” Maybe you’ve wanted to buy one but hesitated, or perhaps you already have one sitting at home, waiting for inspiration. Well, this class is here to unlock the magic inside those bags! ? What we’ll do together: Take a 5-oz bag of fiber and transform it into yarn step by step. Use a variety of hand tools—cards, combs, blending boards, and diz’s—to tame and prep the fiber. (I’ll have some to share, but bring your own if you’ve got them!) Explore different methods to break down and spin every fiber in the bag, turning it into something truly unique. ? Going further: Learn multiple ways to ply your yarn—whether doubling back on itself or experimenting with techniques to add length and variety. Discover how prepping fibers can be just as fun and creative as spinning them. Open your mind to new approaches for tackling those intimidating fiber projects hiding in your stash. ? The big takeaway: This class is all about exploration, confidence, and creativity. You’ll leave with hands-on experience, fresh ideas, and the inspiration to dive into your fiber stash with excitement instead of hesitation. So, grab that mysterious bag of fiber and join us—because together, we’ll spin it into something extraordinary! ?✨ Equipment list: Working spinning wheel, 3 clean bobbins, Hand lotion, Tablet/pen, A positive attitude, cards, combs, blending board, diz (not mandatory but helpful). I will provide a 1- 5 oz bag of fiber per student. Class Homework Requirements Bring at least three empty bobbins. Be sure your wheel is ready to be used. Bring a lazy kate.

Course cost = $ 55.00 Materials fee = $20.00 TOTAL = $75.00 Hand-painted rovings are both popular and plentiful these days, but many spinners are not sure how to work with these beautiful fibers. Come and learn several approaches including different styles of predrafting, as well as chain plying and fractal spinning to help you make the best use of these exciting rovings. Students are welcome to bring rovings they have questions about and/or skeins that were a success or a failure - we will learn from it all! Special Requirements: Students should be able to spin a stable single on a spindle or wheel; they should bring a spindle or wheel, extra bobbins, and a lazy kate, note-taking tools Class Materials: The teacher will provide 150 grams of painted rovings for the students to use in class. The fee is included in the price. HOMEWORK Requirements: If you are new to chain plying, bring a bobbin with wool singles that have rested at least 24 hours since spinning. A half ounce is plenty.

Class Fee = $55.00 Materials Fee = $35.00 TOTAL = $90.00 For thousands of years, one color has captivated dyers, artists, and royalty alike—a blue so deep and alive it seems to hold its own kind of magic. That color is indigo. • In this 3-hour hands-on class, you'll discover the strange alchemy behind this legendary dye. Indigo comes from an unassuming green leaf—grown across the world, that undergoes a remarkable transformation: dipped in a vat and pulled into the air, it oxidizes before your eyes, shifting from green to the iconic indigo blue. You'll pair this ancient dye with shibori, the Japanese art of manipulating fabric through stitching, clamping, folding, and binding to create intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns. Once reserved for the robes of Imperial Japan's royal court, shibori transforms plain cloth into wearable art. By the end of class, you'll have learned multiple resist techniques and created your own indigo-dyed piece to take home—a small piece of a 6,000-year-old tradition, made by your own hands. Beginner level | No experience necessary Materials kit included in price. Student supplies: heavy-duty kitchen gloves, dye-appropriate clothing, apron if you so choose, pen/pencil for notes

There is more to Rigid Heddle Weaving than plain weave. In this class, you will learn the many ways that you can weave open and airy fabric using one heddle, one or two pickup sticks, or a pickup stick and a heddle bar. You will also learn to add texture to your weaving to give it additional interest. You will even learn how to make a heddle bar as part of the class! We will focus not only on the patterns themselves, but also how to combine several patterns into beautiful borders for towels, curtains, and fabric for sewing. This is an intermediate-level class. Weavers should have completed several weaving projects on their looms prior to this class. Class location type requested? Materials Needed: Students should bring their Rigid Heddle Loom, at least 1 stick shuttle, at least 1 pick-up stick, and the yarn they warped with. Optional but recommended: Loom stand. HOMEWORK REQUIREMENTS: 1. Warp your loom. Suggested heddles and yarn: a. 3/2 cotton in a 10-dent or 12-dent heddle; b. 8/4 carpet warp in a 12-dent heddle; c. DK or Sport Weight wool in a 10-dent heddle; d. Fingering weight wool in a 12-dent heddle; e. Worsted weight wool in an 8-dent heddle; 2. Use a solid-colored yarn! A variegated yarn will “fight for attention” with your lace motifs. 3. Bring the same color yarn, and/or some coordinated color yarn to use for weft!

This is the perfect class for beginners, or those who have tried punch needle but are looking for more in-depth guidance on technique. You will learn all the basics of using the Oxford punch needle including stretching your monks cloth on a gripper frame, selecting your yarn, designing your piece, best practices for using your punch needle, troubleshooting and finishing your work. Also, lots of Tips and Tricks will be shared along the way. You will come away from this class with an 8"x8" tabletop hot pad and the know-how to create future punch needle pieces of any size! Students should bring a pair of scissors.

Course Fee = $55.00 Materials Fee = $60.00 TOTAL = $115.00 Weave your heart! Learn to weave freestyle and free-spirited on a simple, easy-to-use two-harness floor loom. Experiment with color, texture, and technique, and go home with a unique piece of woven art that reflects your creative spirit (yes, you 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 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. Class open to students 12 years old and up. Students must be tall enough to reach the floor pedals on the looms and able to focus for the duration of the class. Otherwise, no special requirements. This is truly an all-levels class, open to anyone who wants to try freestyle weaving, from the complete novice to the expert fiberista. There’s no homework prior to class, and no previous experience with weaving is required–indeed, students don’t even need to have any prior experience with fiber and yarn whatsoever! Instructor-provided materials: Use of warped two-harness floor loom; use of associated tools (shuttles, bobbins, etc.); access to and use of a wide variety of different weaving materials, such as 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; these can be used in class, in a future weaving project, or both. Assuming SVFF handles instructor compensation the same way it's been handled over the last several years, this class will carry a materials fee of $60 per student. Student-provided materials: Students don't have to bring anything; instructor will provide all necessary tools and materials. 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 and stray pendants), dyed or undyed fiber, handspun (their own or someone else’s), leftover quantities of treasured yarn too small to knit or crochet into a finished item. (Note: any yarn students bring MUST already be wound into a cake or ball.) Otherwise, students just need to bring their willingness to experiment and explore–and to practice imperfection!

Course Fee = $55.00 Materials Fee = $65.00 TOTAL = $120.00 Looking for ways to create fun fiber artworks that don’t require a ton of time, space, or money? Then come explore with us! You’ll learn how to wrap and wind all sorts of yarn over and under warp threads on prepared embroidery hoops to weave up a Circling, around cardboard squares to make a frameable Winding, and around slender rope to build a coiled basket (call ‘em Coilings–we do). Any makes not finished during class will go home with you to be completed at your leisure. Making art is truly for everyone–and this class will help you prove it to yourself! No pre-requisite skills or prior knowledge required. Class open to students 12 years old and up. Students must be able to focus for the duration of the class. **Instructor-provided materials: pre-warped 6” embroidery hoop (Circlings); cardboard coaster blanks (Windings); cotton clothesline (Coilings); plastic tapestry needles, small scissors, Scotch tape, and access to yarn in a variety of colors, sizes, and textures (all three makes).A materials fee of $65 per student, which is included in the cost of this course. **Student-provided materials: 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.

Course Cost = $55.00 Materials Fee = $15.00 TOTAL: $70.00 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. Fee is included in the price. Instructor will have hand cards and a drum carder for use in class; students may bring hand cards if they have them.

Class cost = $55.00 Materials Fee = $15.00 TOTAL = $70.00 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.

Course cost = $55 Materials cost = $50 (included in the cost of registration) Total cost =$105 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. 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.

Course cost is $55.00 Materials cost is $50 Total Course Cost is $105 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.