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Request for Proposals - 2027 Fiber Arts Seminars

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Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2027
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Date: May 01, 2027 8:30 am - May 02, 2027 5:00 pm (EDT)
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West Friendship, Maryland
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Free

About the registration

The 53rd Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival will be held in person on May 1 & 2, 2027 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, Maryland. 

Pre-festival classes will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2027 through Friday, April 30 , 2027, with Tuesday April 27, 2027 as the set-up day.  A small number of classes will also be held during the festival on Saturday, May 1, 2027 and Sunday May 2, 2027. Please submit proposals to cover at least 3 full days of teaching. All submissions will be notified by October 1, 2026 of status. 

Please use this form to submit proposals for fiber arts seminars for the 2027 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. The Fiber Arts Seminar Committee invites instructors from every heritage, culture, belief system, and lifestyle to submit a proposal.

About the event

The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival's mission is to celebrate and promote sheep and wool through presentations, competitions, and educational opportunities around the diverse range of sheep and wool related products and activities; and to provide a market place for the amazing range of products and services supporting and reflecting the versatility and benefits of sheep production for food and fiber. The Festival is organized and conducted primarily by volunteers from the sheep breeding and fiber arts communities.
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Contact Organizer
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Contact Organizer

Terms & Conditions

What the Festival will provide:
--Instructor fees:
  *Returning instructor:  
$375 per half day class (3 hours); $750 per full day class (6 hours + lunch) 
  *New instructor: 
 $325 per half day class (3 hours); $650 per full day class (6 hours + lunch) 
--Travel:  
Coach airfare to Baltimore Washington International Airport or mileage to and from the instructor’s home address and the festival hotel at the current IRS rate.  Transportation can be provided to and from BWI airport as well as to and from classrooms each day.
--Per diem:  $30 per day
--Reasonable Shipping Fees
--Note on Materials Fees: Please include copying in your materials fee estimates. The festival will not reimburse instructors for copying expenses.

 

Questions on the registration

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • List your special requirements here
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee
  • Class proposal #2 : Name of class & description
  • Length of class (proposal #2)
  • Category (class proposal #2)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #2)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #2)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #2)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #2)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #2)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #2)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #2)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #2)
  • Class proposal: Name of class & description (class proposal #3)
  • Length of class (class proposal #3)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #3)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #3)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #3)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #3)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #3)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #3)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #3)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #3)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #3)
  • Social Media Information
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Instructor biography
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • References (name and contact information)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Will you be applying as either a new or returning instructor for the 2027 festival?
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)
  • Do you have any special requirements?
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Class proposal : Name of class & description
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Length of Class
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum Number of Students
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment would you like to be provided for your classroom
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials, or supplies?
  • Do you have second class proposal?
  • Do you have a third proposal ?
  • Do you have a fourth proposal?
  • Do you have a fifth proposal?
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)
  • Do you have a sixth proposal?
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)
  • Do you have a seventh proposal?
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)
  • Do you have a eighth proposal?
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)
  • Do you have a ninth proposal?
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)
  • Do you have a tenth proposal?
  • Class proposal #4: Name of class & description
  • Length of class (class proposal #4)
  • Category of Class (class proposal #4)
  • Proficiency Level (class proposal #4)
  • Equipment you would like to be provided for your classroom (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies the student must bring to class (class proposal #4)
  • Materials, equipment, and supplies you will provide (class proposal #4)
  • Will you charge a fee for any of this equipment, materials or supplies? (class proposal #4)
  • Fee amount (to be collected directly from the student by instructor) (class proposal #4)
  • List specific equipment. materials, or supplies covered by this fee (class proposal #4)
  • Maximum number of students (class proposal #4)

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 3
Request for Proposals - 2027 Fiber Arts Seminars
Request for Proposals - 2027 Fiber Arts Seminars
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2027
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