This year's Fiber College was
kicked-off with the
second annual Knitmaine-ia
fashion show. The event, organized by the Women of St.
Margaret's (Belfast)
and Fiber College, showcased a fantastic variety of handknitted and
crocheted garments and accessories. Knitmaine-ia works to benefit New Hope for
Women.
Fiber College 2011 was the best gathering we've ever enjoyed; full of
color, texture and meaningful conversations. The group is already
talking about next year, so please watch for details at the New Year!
Fiber College, September 6-9, 2012, is a weekend to share fiber with
friends old and new, walk the beach and maybe knit by the surf or
perhaps learn a new fiber skill. The college is held on the
beautiful
grounds of Searsport Shores Ocean Camping in mid coast Maine.
Come See the
Fabulous 2011
Fiber Mainia Fashion Show
It's
all
about
doing...and
it's
more
than
classes:
it's
community,
sharing
and
evening
events. We hold the following
statements to be true: September is the
most beautiful month on the coast of Maine. Surrounded by the sea
and bordered by gardens you can relax, revitalize and daydream~ you know that you
need this.
Friendships are built around shared interests, long pauses and
unexpected connections.
Fiber College is a
completely volunteer-driven, learning festival
devoted to
introducing, maintaining and furthering traditional arts using all
forms
of fiber. We invite talented artists to teach a wide range of fee-based classes in
hopes that you will sample new vistas and share your
passions. In the evening there are gatherings for meals,
exchanges and casual learning.
On September 6-9,
2012 you have the choice of taking classes, chosen
now or at the gate, or simply purchasing an entrance pass ($8) and
spending the day. Either way you'll be in the midst of beauty,
watching scheduled demonstrations, visiting the Gallery show, strolling
the Shoppers Boulevard, interacting with fiber critters and wandering
through the acres of organic gardens and miles of beach. Said
another way, we want you to dawdle at the the water's edge, soaking up
the atmosphere, the
passion and wonderful people who weave the sizzle into Fiber College.
The College is always
held on the beautiful grounds of Searsport
Shores
Ocean
Campground in mid-coast
Maine the weekend after
Labor
Day. Accomodations are available at the campground and in the
surrounding hotels and B&B's of Searsport and Belfast. Come when
you can. Everybody is welcome. Click the slide show to the
right for a tour of years' past...
Becoming
a
Fiber
College
Volunteer
!
All
sorts of opportunities, free
registration, tee-shirt and a meal
with
new friends. E-mail:
Create@FiberCollege.org
or
Call Today 207-548-6059
*Always
the
first
week
after
Labor
Day.
