Jones House Show
2025-06-02 12:00 - 2025-06-30 12:00 (America/New_York) | Jones House Cultural and Community Center, 604 W King Street, Boone, NC, 28607
Guild members will show selected works at this annual show for the entire month of June.

Jones House Reception
2025-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Jones House Cultural and Community Center, 604 W King Street, Boone, NC, 28607
Please join us for a community celebration of the Blue Ridge Fiber Guild’s Jones House Show, this First Friday at 5:00 PM. You’ll find handcrafted fiber items, including quilts, tapestries, and much more. Guild members will be on hand to answer your questions about their work.

June 2025 Member Meeting: About Yarn
2025-06-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Highway 421, Sugar Grove, NC, 28692
Do you have mystery yarn in your stash? Bring it to the guild meeting for possible identification. We’ll tap into the hive mind of our members to deepen our understanding of yarn construction and fiber content with the help of Unwound Yarns of West Jefferson, NC.
Resources:

Yarn Substitution
Ravelry: Yarn index
Standard Yarn Weight System | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council
Harrisville Designs – Woolworks Curriculum – Grades 3-8 – Harrisville Designs, Inc.
Field Guide to Fleece: 100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers, by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson
The Shepherd’s Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape, by James Rebanks

Coiled Basket Making
2025-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
At this workshop, you’ll learn the skills needed to create a small traditional coiled basket with raffia. All materials are included in this workshop.
Instructor: Vicki Skywark
Register here:
https://wac-arts-ed.corsizio.com/event/67a2561112fb713565868574

King Street Market
2025-07-01 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-05-12 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-16 15:30 - 18:30 | King Street Market, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Visit the Guild and try your hand at knitting or weaving— whatever our members bring to demonstrate. Some crafters bring items to sell! It’s a fun event subject to weather, so check the forecast before setting out.

July Member Meeting: Picnic and Fiber Exchange
2025-07-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Brookshire Park Picnic Shelter, 250 Brookshire Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
We look forward to this event every year! This is your chance to discover a yarn, a tool, or a new fiber passion by providing the same opportunity to others. Bring a covered dish to share, along with that beautiful yarn you can’t use, and find a new treasure. We meet at the covered picnic pavilion at Brookshire Park. Questions? Contact a member of the Program or Hospitality Committee.

Beginner Knitting
2025-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and how to fix mistakes
Instructor Karen Dendiu
Register here:
https://wac-arts-ed.corsizio.com/event/67a2563512fb71356586891f

August 2025 Guild Meeting: Natural Dyeing on Wool
2025-08-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Highway 421, Sugar Grove, NC, 28692
This workshop is a one-bath acid dye for madder, using madder powder, a tannin, & vinegar. Guild members and visitors are welcome to bring their own wool (note WOF, please). Mini-skeins of wool will also be available. Deborah Carroll will share with us her workshop on dyeing wool with natural dyes. You won’t want to miss this one!

Natural Dyes
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Learn about dye plants, then dye mini-skeins of wool to obtain different colors and values
Instructor: Deborah E. Carroll
Register here:
https://wac-arts-ed.corsizio.com/event/67a2566412fb71356586901c

King Street Market
2025-09-02 15:30 - 18:30 | King Street Market, 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
The Guild hosts a monthly booth at Blue Ridge Women In Agriculture King Street Farmers’ Market on the first Tuesday of the month through October.
Our members share information about the guild and its upcoming events, demonstrate their craft process, and sell their small handcrafted items. We are always in need of members who are willing to participate! Set up is at 3:00; take down is at 6:30. Market hours are 3:30 to 6:30. Contact Karen Dendiu if you have questions.

Members Exhibit and Sale at Watauga Arts Council
2025-09-08 09:30 - 2025-10-30 17:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
A public opportunity to see and buy handcrafted art by our member artisans. Open Weekdays only. Encourage your friends to stop by and pick out that special holiday gift! Artists’ reception is Friday, September 26 at 5 PM.

September 2025 Guild Meeting: Knotless Netting
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Please note location change to Watauga Arts Council!
Learn basic knotless netting in this brief presentation and demo. Andrea will share its history, materials, and her work in community and studio spaces. Learn more about Andrea and see examples of her work at https://www.andreavail.com.
Supply List:

Thread (Waxed linen works really well)
Tapestry needle (I have tons / byo)
An object (or small collection of objects, especially with holes!!)
Scissors
Optional: A variety of yarn, embroidery floss, fabric scraps, wire (anything linear and malleable)

October 2025 Guild Meeting
2025-10-18 10:30 | Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Highway 421, Sugar Grove, NC, 28692
During the business meeting we will discuss options for Guild storage and studio space as well as a policy for use of Guild-owned resources.

After the meeting, Mona will lead a Dorset Button workshop. This will take 60-90 minutes to complete a button. These are great to use on handwoven or knitted items as well as embellishments and broaches. Please bring a tapestry needle (size 16 or 18 work well) if you have one, but some will be available. Other materials will be provided at no cost.

Johnson County Center for the Arts
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 | Johnson County Center for the Arts, 129 W Main St, Mountain City, TN, 37683, United States
In case you missed the show in Boone, you’re not too late to make that important holiday gift purchase of handcrafted art! Members’ work will move to Johnson County TN in November.

Johnson County Reception
2025-11-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Johnson County Center for the Arts, 129 W Main St, Mountain City, TN, 37683, United States
Come celebrate the artistry of the Blue Ridge Fiber Guild at the opening of their newest show, featuring stunning works by a talented community of knitters, felters, weavers, spinners, and fabric artists. Known for keeping traditional fiber arts alive while exploring bold contemporary techniques, the Guild brings together makers from across the High Country who are passionate about color, texture, and creative expression. Join us for an evening of live music, refreshments, and inspiring conversations as we showcase the incredible skill and imagination behind each handcrafted piece. Expect live music and refreshments.

November 2025 Guild Meeting: Women’s Work
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Highway 421, Sugar Grove, NC, 28692
Women and their Work in the Age of the Vikings
Mary Valante will discuss her exploration of archaeological and written records to uncover the important and forgotten roles of women in the age of the Vikings, with a focus on textiles.

Fiber Series: Weave with an Inkle Loom!
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Students will learn the fundamentals of plain weave and techniques to create neat selvages and even tension on an inkle loom. Participants will weave and complete a project such as a bookmark, key fob, hat band or strap!
Please contact the instructor, Kerry Masarik, regarding any questions you may have about this workshop: hornandfiber@gmail.com
Register here.

Potluck and Fiber Exchange
2025-12-13 10:30 - 13:00 | Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Highway 421, Sugar Grove, NC, 28692
Please join us for the final (short) meeting of 2025 and our annual holiday potluck and fiber exchange. We will gather at the Western Watauga Community Center on December 13 at 10:30 a.m. Bring a dish to share and any fiber or fiber-related items (books, tools, etc.) that need to find a new home. You should find some new treasures for yourself too!

Northwest NC Visitor Center Show
2026-01-01 - 2026-02-25 | Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center, 2121 East Hwy 421 N, Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, United States
Guild members are invited to showcase work at the Northwest NC Visitor Center in Wilkesboro from January 1st to February 25th, 2026! Submissions can be made through the jotform and must be submitted by Wednesday, December 31st. Items must be prepared for easy hanging. For wearable items, please provide a black or beige flocked hanger. Please contact Susan Payne or Susan Sharpe with questions!

March 2026 Guild Meeting: Studio Tour with Susan Sharpe
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Western Watauga Community Center, 1081 Old US Highway 421, Sugar Grove, NC, 28692

Intro to Fiber Workshop Series: Basic Tapestry Weaving
2026-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Learn the basics of tapestry loom weaving on a take-home reusable cardboard loom! All materials are provided, but students are welcome to bring yarn and buttons if they wish.

Open to students ages 12+

Register here!

Please contact the instructor, Sali Gill-Johnson, regarding any questions you may have about this workshop: saligilljohnson@gmail.com

April 2026 Guild Meeting - Lucet Workshop with Nancy Embler
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States

Intro to Fiber Workshop Series: Lace Knitting
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Take your knitting to the next level by learning how to make knitted lace patterns! Students must have general knitting skills (knit, purl, knit 2 together, slip-slip-knit, pattern reading)

Open to adults only (18+)

Register here!

Please contact the instructor, Karen Dendiu, regarding any questions you may have about this workshop: karen.dendiu@gmail.com

May 2026 Guild Meeting: Fiber Frolic at Hickory Ridge
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Hickory Ridge History Museum, 591 Horn in the West Drive, Boone, NC, 28607
For our May 2026 Meeting, the Guild will gather at Southern Appalachian Historical Association’s Fiber Frolic, held at Hickory Ridge History Museum, located at the top of Watauga Farmers’ Market and Daniel Boone Native Garden. Please come out and demonstrate your traditional fiber craft and/or clothing!

Jones House Exhibit
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-30 | Jones House Cultural and Community Center, 604 W King Street, Boone, NC, 28607
More Information Coming Soon!

Blue Ridge Fiber Fest
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 | Higgins Fairgrounds, 1375 US-21, Sparta, NC, 28675, United States

June 2026 Guild Meeting: Petra's Fiber Room
2026-06-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Watauga Arts Council, 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone, NC, 28607, United States
Program Change: Meet new member Petra Weishaupt-Smith as she shares her gorgeous woven creations. She’ll show us samples of simple to intricate designs and share her recommendations on how you might develop your own.
PetrasFiberRoom – Etsy
Business meeting will be very brief, and we expect to finish by 12:00 so you can get to Boonerang!

Guild Booth at Boonerang
2026-06-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Jones House Cultural and Community Center, 604 W King Street, Boone, NC, 28607
BRFG will have a booth in Boonerang again this year. Set-up is 9:30-10:30, and the event starts at 11. Take down starts at 5:30. Our booth location is right next to Jones House, where we use the picnic table and gazebo for demonstrating weaving and other fiber arts.
Members, your participation is needed, especially from 1:00 to 5:00! We have a tent, a folding 2’ x 4’ table, a table loom and a rigid heddle loom warped and ready for guild members to demo. Bring spinning wheels, drop spindles, and other needle arts to demo and items you wish to sell.

Parking can be a problem (we have one space assigned to us). Carpooling or hitching a ride from Watauga Arts Council after the guild meeting could help with that problem.

Contact Susan Sharpe for additional information.

Boonerang – Music and Arts Festival in Downtown Boone, NC
