
Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
A regional animal fiber fair with vendor booths and hands-on demos centered on wool and other fibers from sheep and alpaca. Browse yarns and tools, watch spinning and weaving techniques, and connect with the Appalachian fiber arts community.
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