RSVP for Fiber Fest today! About the event: Join us at San Diego Craft Collective for Fiber Fest—a vibrant celebration of natural textiles and sustainability, bringing together fiber artists, artisans, sustainability advocates, and local farmers. This event is designed to build community within the Southern California Fibershed, showcasing the journey of natural textiles from sheep to finished fabric. Fiber Fest will feature a live sheep shearing, artist demonstrations, fiber arts vendors, interactive craft for all ages, food, and fun Why attend? – Learn about the journey of natural textiles from sheep shearing to finished fabric. – Connect with fiber enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, and the local textile community. – Experience sustainable fiber arts and natural textile production first-hand. – Support local artisans and eco-friendly practices in textile creation. – Enjoy a family-friendly event filled with education, creativity, and community spirit. Itinerary: Friday, JUNE 13, 6 – 8pm | Sit & Stitch and Fiber & Fabric Swap! Saturday, JUNE 14, 10am – 4pm | Main Event Day! Join us on Saturday for the main event with live artist demos and hands-on activities about the journey of natural textiles from shearing to finished fabric. There’ll be plenty to learn, with an afternoon panel discussion: “The Future of Wool: Craft, Sustainability & Culture,” hands-on crafting stations, community art-building projects, free crafts, make & take crafts (for a small fee) & fiber arts vendors! We’ll even have well-loved floor looms for sale and ready to take home! RSVP for Fiber Fest today! ACTIVITIES SPEAKER & PANELISTS VENDORS Sunday, JUNE 15, all day | Fiber Arts Workshops Reserve and attend a Fiber Fest fiber-related workshop. Learn more below. Space is limited, so sign up today! 9am – 11am | Visible Mending | Upcycling Workshop | FULL 9am – 12pm | Needle Felting | Wool Butterfly Making | FULL 9am – 12pm | Beginner Lathe | Woodturning a Drop Spindle | FULL 1pm – 3pm | Spinning Yarn on a Drop Spindle | Info/Sign Up 3:30 – 5:30pm | Spinning Yarn on a Drop Spindle | Info/Sign Up 1pm – 5pm | Circular Woven Wall Hanging | Info/Sign Up 3pm – 6pm | Natural Indigo Dye & Shibori Techniques | FULL Be part of an inspiring journey through sustainable textile craftsmanship. RSVP for Fiber Fest today! How to Find Us! Do you want to get involved in the event? Stay in Touch: Join our Interest List for Fiber Fest news and details as they’re announced! Become a Sponsor: We welcome Sponsors for this event! Contact us at president@sandiegocraft.org today! Donate: We are a 501(c)3 arts education nonprofit who relies on community support in all forms. With grant funding becoming scarce, we are asking our community to help us cover costs for this free-to-the-public event. Donations will go to providing stipends to support the work of the multitude of teaching artists, educators and speakers who make this event so valuable. Donate today! Volunteer: I want to Volunteer to help with Fiber Fest! Drop us an email at volunteer@sandiegocraft.org & we’ll be in touch! ABOUT CRAFT COLLECTIVE: San Diego Craft Collective is your creative space in San Diego, home to both professional level craftspeople and offers skilled craft education to kids and adults. We believe that humans are happier when they create with their own hands. San Diego Craft Collective offers a wide variety of classes and camps, taught by highly skilled, professional artists. Whether for yourself, your child, or someone you know; come forge new skills, learn to work with your hands, and build confidence through our creative programming and mentorship. Skills + Craft = Confidence. Fiber Fest is made possible through the Arts District Liberty Station Collaborative Funding Program. Please note that photography is part of this event. The nature of this opportunity requires us to photo-document the event. By joining the event, you agree for San Diego Craft Collective to use photos of you in reports to our funders, on social media, and in promotion of this event in the future.