2027 Conference

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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Check out our Workshops

Find the workshop list here

MAFA 2027 Important Dates

January 3Recommended date to apply for First-Time Conference Attendee Scholarships
February 6Early workshop registration opens for MAFA Guild Members and Associates
February 20Workshop registration opens for Non-Members
Housing registration opens for Non-workshop Attendees, Overnighters
February 22Entries open for Fashion, Home & Hearth Textiles, and Fiber Art Exhibits and the Towel Exchange
June 24-27MAFA 2027 Hands On! Conference