Attendees will find a wide selection of colorful fibers and materials from local farms and businesses. 1 in January and 1 in spring or summer. Its sure to be an exciting and educational experience for all involved! Please reach out to us at YarnFest@goldenpeakmedia.com with any questions or concerns. Date: October 7th & 8th, 2023Event Location: Montpelier Station, Orange County, Virginia, USAWhat to expect: Great workshops for adults and children, animal exhibits, sheep dog trials, crafts demonstrations, a fleece sale, fiber and crafts vendors, music and more! Hickory Road Inn. Please say hello, or see what she's making on Ravelry. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Reed Point, Montana, USAWhat to expect: The Great Montana Sheep Drive is an annual event that takes place in Reed Point, MT. Featuring 9 different stores, its a must-do for any serious knitter or crocheter. I hope you can join me, and an amazing group of teachers, at Sebasco Harbor Maine for the first AffiKNITy.. More details to be announced soon! Vendors offering everything from alpaca, wool, angora, mohair and to spinning & weaving equipment and supplies, yarn and finished knitted, crocheted, woven or felted wear & much more. Date: October 29-30, 2022Event Location: Leicester Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, England, UKCountry: United KingdomWhat to expect: Exhibitions, workshops, classes, donate your unused yarn and unfinished projects to charity. Date: 2023 (Cancelled)Location: Misty Isle Farms, Vashon Island, Washington, USAWhat to expect: The Vashon Sheepdog Classic is the most attended herding event on the West Coast and is held on the breathtaking rolling meadows of Misty Isle Farms. Purchase for $20 Retreat Planning Workshop Vogue Knitting Live! Date: October 21st 22nd, 2023Event Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, New York, USAWhat to expect: One of the largest annual gatherings of fiber-arts enthusiasts in the United States. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Lancaster Convention Center & Marriott, Lancaster, PAWhat to expect: This festival offers a wide range of mediums including paper crafts, Zentangle, calligraphy, quilting, sewing, knitting and more. Ive sourced the best Knitting retreats. Date: February 8th, 2023Event Location: OnlineWhat to Expect: In the Tunisian Twist Ear Warmer online crochet class, you can expect to learn all the ins and outs of creating a unique and stylish ear warmer. Date: June 7th 11th, 2023Event Location: Squam Lake, New Hampshire, USAWhat to expect: Get ready for a unique retreat experience the Sacred Makers Soul Retreat at Squam Lake in New Hampshire. The upcoming retreats will be at our local knitting studio & store at our 1877 Vermont farmhouse on 2 acres which has been newly remodeled during the pandemic. You can visit participating shops throughout the area and get exclusive discounts, free patterns, and more. Woodland Ridge is open to all artists with retreats for quilters, knitters, scrapbookers, and more. Date: September 23rd 24th, 2023Event Location: Skipton Auction Mart, Skipton, England, UKWhat to expect: Lots of vendors offering all kinds of fibers and wooly things. Overnight guests stay in the same buildings where Shakers worked and slept, supping on Kentucky corn pudding and tart lemon pie. We have installed a spinning shed, dyeing shed, and remodeled the inside of our shop to accommodate more patrons. world wide knithappenings! Date: 2024 to be confirmedEvent Location: Villa Maddalena, Montisi, Tuscany, ItalyWhat to expect: Let the Tuscan countryside inspire you as you focus on relaxing and knitting during this week of workshops, delicious meals and time for renewal. Therell be easy and fun knitting projecst to help you relax at this wonderful knitting retreat. With over 20 participating shops, this crawl is a great way to experience the vibrant fiber arts community that lives in and around Chicago. After having to cancel my last two Knit For Fun Retreats due to COVID-19, I'm delighted to announce that the third one is moving forward! Date: May 20th & 21st, 2023Location: Masterson State Park, Lexington, Kentucky, USAWhat to expect: Join the Kentucky Fiber Festival for workshops competitions, and vendors. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Downtown Ithaca Marriott, Ithaca, NYState: New YorkCountry: USAWhat to expect: A special weekend with lots of time to expand knitting knowledge, explore the Finger Lakes Region, eat great food, taste local wines and spirits, and knit together! The history and practice of knitting around the world is long and varied, so we'll be looking at a select sampling of the many possibilities. The Knitting Hotel Learnaway Date: February 9th - 12th, 2023 Location: Dawlish, Devon, England, UK What to expect: Tea and cake, sea, luxury yarn in your hands, wonderful projects to make, laughter, delicious food, knitting and more knitting and lots of chatting. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Maine, USAWhat to expect: A lovely knitting cruise featuring interesting projects and lots of time to explore the yarn shops in Maine. Date: June 21st 26th, 2023Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland, UKWhat to expect: Learn how the world-famous Shetland wool is farmed, woven into yarn and then transformed by the locals into beautiful hand-crafted items. Date: May 27th, 2023Location: Strathpeffer Pavilion, Strathpeffer, ScotlandWhat to expect: Enjoy browsing the various yarn stalls, buying and getting advice on projects. Details. This spectacular event celebrates all things related to fiber and wool, from crafting and shearing to food and fashion. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: To be confirmedWhat to expect: Join Lucy, the crocheter behind popular blog Attic24, to a relaxing retreat to discover the secrets behind her famous crochet patterns. Sightseeing as per itinerary in a luxury coach with an experienced driver and accredited guide, entrance fees included if applicable. Date: December 1st 10th, 2023Event Location: Rhine River, EuropeWhat to expect: The Rhine Christmas Markets Cruise is an incredible way to experience the festive season in Europe. Note: Click on the events to check their next dates. Embracing spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and all things fiber-related. Vendors offer high quality products such as raw fleece, spinning supplies, dyes, yarns and more. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Old Oak Country Master House, Tuscany, ItalyWhat to expect: Explore magical parts of Italy and enjoy your knitting in magnificent locations. Learn about sustainable farming practices, meet the farmers, and sample some of their delicious products. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center, Marshfield, WIState: WisconsinCountry: USAWhat to expect: Each knitter is invited to bring an individual project, partially-completed, or finished sweater, or maybe an idea for a new design. Date: July 6th 10th, 2023Event Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center, Marshfield, Wisconsin, USAWhat to expect: Learn about Elizabeth Zimmermans Percentage System; the basic principles of creating garments with the help of a few simple measurements. Date: July 15th & 16th, 2023Event Location: Copper K Barn, Whitehall, Montana, USAWhat to expect: The Copper K Fiber Festival is a unique event held in Montana, USA that celebrates yarn and the art of knitting. Date: September 22nd 24th, 2023Location: Common Ground Fairgrounds, Unity, Maine, USAWhat to expect: Experience a wide range of agriculture, economic and recreational services, livestock products and services, craft items and more. To be added to the waitlist, please call our stellar customer service team at (775) 827-9276, and they'll get you squared away. Cart. Date: June 27th July 4th, 2023Location: IcelandWhat to expect: Enjoy hiking and knitting around the mountain range of Trllaskagi, and learn about traditional Icelandic mittens. Its a day full of activities and entertainment, beginning with the Firemans Breakfast at 7am. CarolinaFiberRetreats@Gmail.com. Teatime Yarn Retreats provide a range of knitting and crochet related retreats in the Victorian countryside. Visit hot springs, round up sheep, and learn how to knit traditional Icelandic lace dresses during this lovely tour. Date: August 24th 27th, 2023Event Location: Iona House, Dawlish, Devon, England, UKWhat to expect: Join Erika Knight and her daughter Bella Harris for an exciting Design Weekend! The tours will start in Edinburgh with a local knitting workshop. This three night, two Day package includes not only premier lodging and food but also personal, constructive time with two popular podcasters, choice of mini work-shops on spinning, dyeing and knitting as well as an exclusive vendor marketplace. Sauder Village is a premiere location for educational retreats in quilting, fiber arts and rug hooking. last week of march is our annual maple festival, our farm studio is also open thruout the year by appointment. Date: August 10th 14th, 2023Event Location: Amherst, Northumberland Shore, Nova Scotia, CanadaWhat to expect: The Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival is an annual event that takes place in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Date: May 25th 29th, 2023Location: Iona House, Dawlish, Devon, England, UKWhat to expect: Join Anniken Allis for a Thursday workshop featuring one of her beautiful brioche designs. Lots of workshops and animal shows. Date: September 9th 10th, 2023Event Location: Harford Fairgrounds, Harford, Pennsylvania, USAWhat to expect: A celebration of fiber animals, products and activities. Most knitters go home Tuesday morning. with friends of Countrywool. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. Lantern Moon Retreat | Luxury Knitting Retreat LANTERN MOON RETREAT POSTPONED INFO TO FOLLOW RELAX l CREATE l INDULGE Lantern Moon Retreat is an annual all-inclusive luxury knitting retreat. Date: To be confirmedLocation: OnlineWhat to expect: A one-day event with classes and demos. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Seven Sisters Studio, Bisbee, Arizona, USAWhat to expect: Join lots of other craft enthusiasts and a local Bisbee historian for a fiber retreat in Arizona! Each shop will have special free patterns to collect, trunk shows to attend, yarn to buy and prizes to get! Date: April 21st 23rd, 2023Location: Gilmer County Civic Center, Ellijay, Georgia, USAWhat to expect: There will be a marketplace with fibre vendors all day, with everything to yarn and knitting tools, to beads and buttons. Date: September 15th 17th, 2023Event Location: Fan, DenmarkWhat to expect: Workshops, exhibitions, talks, fashion show, unique boutique stands, live music, good food, entertainment, terrific company and inspiration. Choose a knitting pattern to suit your level, kick back, enjoy company with friends, and munch down on 6 delicious meals over the weekend. I hope to hear from you soon, Date: Hopefully back 2023Event Location: Harveyville Project, Harveyville, KSState: KansasCountry: USAWhat to expect: Mitten School is an intimate, intensive weekend workshop with mitten maven Adrian Bizilia. It takes place in North Wales and features a variety of activities such as workshops, kids activities, and 100+ stalls. It takes us on a glacier walk at Slheimajkull Glacier, an opportunity to knit on the ice! Join us for a weekend of laughter, camaraderie, knitting and fun at Finnegan's Run, located in historic Fredericksburg, VA. Theres food, music, demos, sales and workshops. The 2022 Spring Knitters' Retreat has ended, and dates for the 2023 Retreat are TBD. Date: November 7-10, 2022Event Location: OnlineWhat to expect: Festival of yarn with vendors and influencers on Instagram. Date: October 7th 8th, 2023Event Location: Dixon May Fair Grounds, Dixon, California, USAWhat to expect: Celebrating sheep, lamb, wool and all things related, from fleece to chops, sheep to shawl, fiber to yarn and herd to champion and farm to festival, the focus is on education and enjoyment for all. Upper Island Cove (Avalon Peninsula) Newfoundland. Date: September 21st 24th, 2023Location: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, New York, USAWhat to expect: Letting men gather in beautiful settings and explore their passion for knitting, crocheting, spinning and yarn. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Denmark Municipal Building, Congregational Church & Public Library, Denmark, Maine, USAWhat to expect: Learn at fiber workshops around community sites with helpful and friendly teachers. Date: May 27th 28th, 2023Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio, USAWhat to expect: This fun weekend will include competitions, sheep shows and adorable angora rabbits! Celebrate yarn and knitting in this world-wide event! Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Various locations around Arkansas, USAWhat to expect: Bring your friends along on a fun tour of Arkansas great yarn shops. Date: June 3rd & 4th, 2023Location: Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME, USAWhat to expect: Participate in a knit-along/crochet-along leading up the the Frolic. Tranquility abounds. Youll find stalls, fashion parades, lessons and tours. Learn more about us and membership to the Flock! We go away to beautiful, quiet places where we knit and nap, take walks, have massages, get to know our knitting friends and knit some more. Spend five days and four nights with the wonderfully talented, knowledgeable and gifted Lorilee Beltman. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Nottingham Conference Centre, Nottingham, England, UKState: Nottingham, EnglandCountry: UKWhat to expect: Whether you are shopping for delectable artisan hand-dyed yarn, haberdashery or gorgeous designer patterns there is something for everyone! My post has your back. Date: October 28-30, 2022Event Location: Salon des Crateurs, Felletin, FranceCountry: FranceWhat to expect: For professionals and fiber lovers to experience the beauty of the wool industry in France and Europe. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Jefferson, Wisconsin, USAWhat to expect: A range of fiber arts trails in different areas of the midwest. Date: CancelledLocation: Denmark Arts Center, Denmark, Maine, USAWhat to expect: Denmark Sheepfest is a big day of sheep shearing, demonstrations, and fibre displays. Date: June 3rd, 2023Location: Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Leeds, England, UKWhat to expect: The original city festival of wool returns! A fun knitalong cruise project onboard with the assistance of knitwear designer and instructor, Chris Bylsma. Date: August 24th 27th, 2023Event Location: East Pier & Crown Hotel, Ahuriri, Napier, New ZealandWhat to expect: This retreat offers knitters the opportunity to explore their craft with exclusive traders markets, yarn factory tours, and plenty of knitting. I updated this post on February 14, 2023. Join the fun in Beaver Creek, Colorado, September 24 to 27, 2020, with StevenBe, Andrea Wong, and myself. Date: October 13th 16th, 2023Event Location: Various locations in Washington, USAWhat to expect: Experience a unique and educational tour of local farms in the countryside. Date: To be confirmedEvent Location: Hubbard County Fairgrounds, Park Rapids, Minnesota, USAWhat to expect: Come explore the annual Farm to Fiber Festival in Park Rapids, MN! I am Sue Culligan and with the help of my husband Culli run Knitting Holidays in France. The cruise begins and ends in Rotterdam with lots of knitting goodness in between. Date: September 14th 17th, 2023Event Location: Vernonia Springs, Vernonia, OR, USAWhat to expect: Camping and plenty of knitting classes to improve your skills. Date: October 28, 29 & 30, 2022Event Location: Salon des Crateurs, Felletin, FranceState: FelletinCountry: FranceWhat to expect: In the remarkable setting of the Gothic church of the Castle, discover the best of the woven production of Aubusson-Felletin workshops and tapestry factories. What are the top knitting needles for beginners? Date: October 5th 7th, 2023Event Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward island, CanadaWhat to expect: Come to the Prince Edward County Fibrefest for a day of fun and fiber! Date: March 4th & 5th, 2023Event Location: OnlineWhat to expect: Join in the fun for online sessions with special guests, classes and demonstrations. 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