MAFA 2027 Hands On! Conference
June 24-27, 2027
With dozens of in-person workshops in weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting, basketmaking, and other fiber arts, MAFA 2027 is sure to be a fun and inspiring experience. Shop the Marketplace. Explore the Fashion, Fiber Art, and Hearth & Home textiles exhibits. Take part in the Towel Exchange. Unwind with Yoga for Crafters each afternoon. Enjoy the beautiful work created by fellow makers on the Open Studio Tour. Connect with friends, old and new. There’s a lot to look forward to!
The MAFA 2027 Conference is in planning and expected to be held at Millersville University, Millersville, PA. The campus is located between Harrisburg and Lancaster, in south-central Pennsylvania’s historic Lancaster County.
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Find the workshop list here
Download a PDF catalog of the workshops here
MAFA 2027 Important Dates
| January 3 | Recommended date to apply for First-Time Conference Attendee Scholarships |
| February 6 | Early workshop registration opens for MAFA Guild Members and Associates |
| February 20 | Workshop registration opens for Non-Members Housing registration opens for Non-workshop Attendees, Overnighters |
| February 22 | Entries open for Fashion, Home & Hearth Textiles, and Fiber Art Exhibits and the Towel Exchange |
| June 24-27 | MAFA 2027 Hands On! Conference |
Conference Scholarships for First-Time Attendees
MAFA is committed to encouraging new fiber enthusiasts to be part of a wonderful opportunity to learn, share, network, and grow—the MAFA Conference. Our scholarship program helps to defray the cost of attending the Conference for first time attendees. For 2027, we will offer up to 20 Conference Scholarships of $495 each, the cost of the workshop itself without room and board. Deadline: Jan. 3, 2027. Click here for more details and application.
Conference Fellowships
The MAFA Conference Fellowships were established to support guild and associate members working with fiber; to help promote, expand and preserve fiber arts; and to encourage the sharing of valuable information within the MAFA community and with the general public. Each Fellowship provides a cash award of $400 to a conference participant. Deadline: May 15, 2027. Click here for more details and application.