The 18th Annual Snake River Fiber Art Fair will be held at the Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls May 19-21.
The Fair features several classes and both a hand-spun skein and a fleece contest. Many vendors will be attending from several states. Saturday evening will include a dinner, fashion show and Spin-In at EITC.
For more information and to register for classes, visit www.srfiberarts.org or call Kami Jenkins at 589-2316. Registration for the skein and fleece contests and the fashion show is to be done at the Registration Desk.
The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is fully open and free to the public. Contact: 208-589-2316; www.srfiberarts.org.
About the Organization
The Weaving, Spinning & Fiber Arts Guild of Idaho Falls is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1977.
Guild officials and members are dedicated to teaching and building skills in fiber arts, but most of all, thegoal is to share and find joy in common interests. Whether it be spinning, weaving, basketry or whatever, these fiber arts knit artisans together as they nurture friendships and knowledge.
The Guild rents a Fiber Art Studio, Idaho Falls at 482 Constitution Street, Suite B-11. Access is through the front entrance and parking is available in the adjacent lot near the side entrance.
Guild members enjoy many benefits, and learn about various aspects of fiber arts such as felting, basketry, and dyeing. Members have interests in a wide variety of related areas including knitting, tapestry, rug making, beading, fiber crafts, and making lace.
Guild members have access to a large library of book and magazines to check out as well as looms, spinning wheels and other fiber SRTA equipment.
