The Marketplace and Exhibits are open to the public, including for “Shop ’til You Drop” on Friday evening. In addition, you are welcome to attend the Open Studio Tour on Saturday evening to see examples of the work that has been done over the weekend.
See the Useful Information (FAQs) for directions and information about getting to MAFA 2025.
Visit the Marketplace page for details on the vendor list and demos schedule.
Stay-over option for Overnighters:
Day trippers who don’t want to drive home after a day of fiber activities or weekend classes, may register for Friday and/or Saturday night stays until May 30, 2025. Click HERE for costs and more detailed information more detailed information on overnight stays. Three meals are included with this package, lunch, dinner, and breakfast. There are also a number of hotels in the area.
Those who can’t attend the full weekend are encouraged to volunteer to help the vendors or to monitor the exhibits during open hours. Can you help?
Volunteer at the 2025 Conference
MAFA 2025 Schedule
A downloadable schedule PDF will be available shortly before the conference.
** Open to the public
Day | Time | Event | Location |
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Thursday, June 26 | |||
Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Check-in at Registration, Submissions accepted for fashion, textile, fiber art, and towel exhibits, Move in to dorms and classrooms | The Marketplace. 'Ville Courts, Student Memorial Center (SMC) | |
Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Marketplace Open** | The Marketplace, SMC | |
5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Opening Session, Keynote Address, and Fashion Show Supported by Heddlecraft | Reighard Multipurpose Room, SMC | |
8:30 p.m. - 10 :00 p.m. | Dessert Reception Supported by Yadkin Valley Fiber Center | The Galley, SMC | |
Friday, June 27 | |||
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Morning Coffee Supported by Frances Irwin Handweavers | West Dorm Lobbies | |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | WARP (Weave a Real Peace) meeting** | Atrium, SMC | |
9:00 a.m - 12 noon | Workshops | Classroom buildings, SMC | |
Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
Noon - 9:00 p.m. | Marketplace and Exhibits Open** | The Marketplace, SMC | |
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Workshops | ||
5:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Yoga Break Supported by Sunnyside Weavers | Atrium, SMC | |
5:15 - 5:30 p.m. | Yoga Break | Atrium, SMC | |
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | MAFA Grants Q&A Session** | Atrium, SMC | |
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Shop 'til You Drop** - shopping, vendor demos, door prize winners announced | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Fashion Exhibit** Supported by Long Thread Media | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Hands On: The Art of Making Fiber Art Exhibit** Supported by Central Virginia Fiberarts Guild | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Mad Hatter Hats Exhibit** | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Kitchen Towel Exhibit** Supported by Long Thread Media | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Free Your Mind Interactive Exhibit** with Theda Sandiford Supported by Touchstone Center for Crafts | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Book Signings** | The Marketplace, SMC | |
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Spinning Games hosted by Tom Knisely | The Marketplace, SMC | |
8:45 p.m. | Viewers' Choice awards announced for Exhibits; Tuition Door Prize winners announced** | The Marketplace, SMC | |
Saturday, June 28 | |||
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Morning Coffee Supported by Potomac Fiber Arts Guild | West Dorm Lobbies | |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | MAFA Representatives Breakfast | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
9:00 a.m - 12 noon | Workshops | ||
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Marketplace and Exhibits Open, Vendor Demos** | The Marketplace, SMC | |
Noon- 1:30 p.m. | Lunch | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Workshops | ||
5:00 p.m. | Kitchen Towel Exchange Sponsored by Long Thread Media | The Marketplace, SMC | |
5:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Yoga Break Supported by The Fuzzy Ear | Atrium, SMC | |
5:15 - 5:30 p.m. | Yoga Break | Atrium, SMC | |
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Open Studio Self-guided Tour ** | Breidenstine, Hash, Luek, McComsey, SMC | |
9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Pick up fashion, art, and hat exhibit entries | The Marketplace, SMC | |
Sunday, June 29 | |||
6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Morning Coffee Supported by Handweavers of Bucks County | West Dorm Lobbies | |
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Upper Deck, Gordinier Hall | |
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Pick up Box Lunches | Lobby, Gordinier Hall | |
7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m. | Early Dorm Checkout | West Village Dorm | |
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon | Workshops | ||
Noon - 2:00 p.m. | Check Out of Dorms & End of Conference | West Village Dorm |