Cities In Massachusetts

Times:10 am- 5 pm

Address:
1 Lenox Avenue
Greenfield, MA

Description:
Fiber Twist is the annual county-wide fiber event sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Now in its fifth year, the 2009 Fiber TwistSM will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The Marketplace is open to the public, free of charge, from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Fiber Twist features the many sheep and fiber farmers, spinners, dyers, weavers and other fiber artisans that are found throughout Franklin County in northwestern Massachusetts. The centrally-located, indoor Vendor Marketplace will feature a fashion show, fiber arts products, rug hooking products and demonstrations.

Times:8am-8pm

Address:
1 Beacon St
Boston, MA

Times:8am-8pm

Address:
130 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA

Description:
Learn to make wool fibers into cloth using water, soap and agitation. Using techniques learned in this workshop, participants will create a wall hanging or place mats. All materials and tools are included in class fees.Please bring several towels (some may end up on the floor to absorb water) and a plastic trash bag to class. Students are asked to wear non-slip shoes. NOTE: The process of felting can be physically tiring as the fibers are manually agitated by rolling and ‘kneading’. Students must be able to stand for extended periods of time.Bring lunch or order from a local restaurant. Refrigerator and microwave are available.

Times:8am-8pm

Address:
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, MA

Times:8am-8pm

Address:
1090 Main St
Williamstown, MA

Description:
This was the perfect example of what a knitters retreat should be, small enough to make lasting friends, learn new techniques from the instructor and from the others, and come away with a finished project. What fun! Mary Kearney and DeeDee Greer of Central VA Fiber Mill taught us a great deal about processing fibers when we visited the mill on the Early Bird Trip. Melissa Abbott taught Domino knitting in the workshops, Leanna Witt of Blue Ridge Yarns brought her yarns and business story to us Saturday afternoon. A full weekend of knitting and relaxing.