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 2023.

Visit the Marketplace page for details on the vendor list and demos schedule.

Stay-over option for day trippers:
Day trippers not taking classes, and who don’t want to drive home after a day of fiber activities, may register for Friday and/or Saturday night stays until May 25, 2023. Click HERE for costs and more detailed information. No meals are included with this package, but they can be purchased individually at the dining hall. 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 2023 Conference


MAFA 2023 Schedule

A downloadable schedule PDF will be available shortly before the conference.

** Open to the public

DayTimeEventLocation
Thursday, June 22
Noon - 6:00 p.m.Check-in at Registration,
Submissions accepted for fashion, art, hat, 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.DinnerUpper 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 23
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.BreakfastUpper Deck, Gordinier Hall
8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.WARP (Weave a Real Peace) meeting**Atrium, SMC
9:00 a.m - 12 noonWorkshopsClassroom buildings, SMC
Noon - 1:30 p.m.Lunch - Guilds Networking by StateUpper 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 BreakAtrium, SMC
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.MAFA Grants Q&A Session**Atrium, SMC
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.DinnerUpper Deck, Gordinier Hall
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Shop 'til You Drop** - shopping, vendor demos, door prize winners announcedThe 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.Sheep and Wool in Story and Song** with Martha Owen and Melissa Weaver
Dunning
Supported by Jockey Hollow Weavers Guild
The Marketplace, SMC
8:45 p.m.Viewers' Choice awards announced for Exhibits; Tuition Door Prize winners announced**The Marketplace, SMC
Saturday, June 24
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.BreakfastUpper Deck, Gordinier Hall
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.MAFA Representatives BreakfastUpper Deck, Gordinier Hall
9:00 a.m - 12 noonWorkshops
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Marketplace and Exhibits Open, Vendor Demos**The Marketplace, SMC
Noon- 1:30 p.m.Lunch - Birds of a Feather Guilds NetworkingUpper 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.DinnerUpper 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 entriesThe Marketplace, SMC
Sunday, June 25
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.BreakfastUpper Deck, Gordinier Hall
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.Pick up Box LunchesLobby, Gordinier Hall
7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m.Early Dorm CheckoutWest Village Dorm
9:00 a.m. - 12 noonWorkshops
Noon - 2:00 p.m.Check Out of Dorms & End of ConferenceWest Village Dorm