Check list for MAFA 2023

  • Directions to Millersville University (MU). Click here.
  • MU campus map. Click here. Need the updated map from Tina.
  • Electric Vehicle charging info , scroll down on MU’s page here for a link to the charging station map. 
  • Workshop locations. Click here.
  • Schedule for MAFA’s 2023 Hands On! conference is here.  Need the schedule handout from Tina.
  • Activities open to day-trippers and the public, click here.  add link
  • Plan your shopping visits, as well as fiber-related activities using the Marketplace map, available here.  Need the vendor handout from Tina.
  • Where to check in, what to bring, WiFi access, and much more in the Housing and Dining FAQs. Click here.
  • Wednesday Arrivals – look for an email before the conference with dorm check-in information.
  • Late Arrivals – please email the Registrar for your dorm assignment and check in instructions.
  • Commuters arriving on Friday – please email to let the Registrar know, and we will have your conference tote delivered to your classroom. Workshop locations have been assigned. Click here.
  • Materials and supplies for your workshop: Check student supply lists for your workshop, accessible through the workshop section on the website.
  • Check the latest updates for participants in the Art Exhibit, Fashion Exhibit and Show, and Skein Competition and Exhibit.
  • Dining Hall Elevator Access – MU dining hall staff members will be at or near the elevator on the lower and upper levels to assist those needing elevator access in Gordinier Hall.
  • Box Lunch Pick Up – Plan to pick up your box lunch after Sunday Breakfast, 8:15 – 8:45 a.m., in the ground floor lobby of the dining hall.
  • Need help? or to report a problem? Two options: 1) Ask someone with a red badge holder, or 2) Text (preferred or call the hotline: ‭(hotline number to be added)

Can you help at the conference?

As an all-volunteer organization, MAFA relies on conference attendees to help make the event run smoothly. Can you help?

Volunteer at the 2023 Conference

Upcoming Deadlines  Update these and add links

  • June 15: Kitchen Towel Exchange Project Info Form (if you are a confirmed entrant). Submit your towel info form here.
  • June 22: Skein Competition. Sign up here
  • June 22: Spinning Games. Sign up here

Special Requests and Preferences [from 2019, edit if needed]

A survey was sent to all conference attendees and the deadline for submissions has passed. But if you missed it, we will try – but cannot guarantee – to honor late requests until June 10.

  • Elevator access to the 2nd floor dining hall
  • Handicapped parking near workshop locations