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FTWG is a statewide guild in Florida for the fiberarts.

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2026 Vendors – Visit Twisted Southpaw/JP Spindle Works

Twisted Southpaw/JP Spindle Works

Handmade spindles and knitting suppllies needs…..

2026 Vendor – Visit Twin Mommy Creations

Twin Mommy Creations

A selection of yarn and tools used in weaving and spinning…..

2026 Vendor – Visit The Bee Skep

The Bee Skep Photo 2

Supplier of Punch Needle, Rug Punching and Rug Hooking Patterns and Supplies

2026 Vendor – Visit That Fiber Bish

That Fiber Bish Batt

Fiber batts and braids, spinning tools, knitting tools, and Hand Dyed Yarn and so much more.

2026 Vendor – Visit Sunshine Knit Designs/Long Dog Handspun

Sunshine Knit Designs/Long Dog Handspun

Keeping spinners happy with hand-dyed fibers……

2026 Vendor – Visit Serendipity Farm’s Studio

Serendipity Farms Studio

Supplies for spinners, weavers and other fiber crafts….

2026 Vendor – Visit Mary Waite/Weaver & Dyer

Mary Waite / Weaver & Dyer

Specialty dyer of warps and skeins……

2026 Vendor – Visit LoftyFiber

LoftyFiber

A full service weaving company……

2026 Vendor – Visit Ewephoric Fibers LLC

Ewephoric Fibers LLC

Merino, Silk, Faux Cashmere, Cotton, Flax and more…..

2026 Vendor – Visit Dizzy Blonde Studios

Dizzy Blonde Studios

Visit Dizzy Blonde Studios for unique colorways.

2026 Vendor – Visit Catbriar Fiber Works

Catbriar Fiber Works

A great supporter of the conservation of breed sheep….

2026 Vendor – Visit A1 Sharpening

A1 Sharpening

Your premier sharpening services….

2026 Warping Front to Back

Warping Front to Back with Mary Schmutte

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Mary Schmutte –
This mini session is a demonstration of how to warp your loom from the front tying on to an existing warp you already have threaded on your loom.

2026 The Magic of Twist: Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle

The Magic of Twist: Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle with Emma Pinault

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Emma Pinault –
In this class, students will learn how a simple stick, a weight, and the application of twist come together to create the thread we use for weaving, knitting, crochet, or other fiber creations.

2026 Tablet Weaving: Basics and Beyond

Tablet Weaving Basics and Beyond with john Mullarkey

Enjoy a 2-1/2 day class with John Mullarkey –
This class will be an in-depth review of how to weave with tablets or cards.

2026 Sweetgrass Trivets

Sweetgrass Trivet Set of 2 with Barbara McCormick

Enjoy a Sunday morning class with Barbara McCormick –
Create a traditional sweetgrass basket that can be utilized in multiple ways (one trivet will be completed in class and materials will be provided for the second trivet).

2026 Sweetgrass French Bread Basket

Sweetgrass French Bread Basket with Barbara McCormick

Enjoy a full day on Friday class with Barbara McCormick –
Create a traditional sweetgrass basket that can be utilized in multiple ways.

2026 Sweetgrass Chip and Dip Tray

Sweetgrass Chip and Dip Tray with Barbara McCormick

Enjoy a full day class on Saturday with Barbara McCormick –
Create a sweetgrass chip and dip tray that can be used for décor or everyday use.

2026 Swatching for Color Using a Pin Loom

Swatching for Color Using a Pin Loom with Alanna Wilcox

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Alanna Wilcox –
Curious how a color will behave before committing to a whole project? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use a small pin loom as a powerful color exploration tool.

2026 Fabulous Spiral Fold Hats

Spiral Folded Hat with Dawn Edwards

Enjoy a full day class on Saturday with Dawn Edwards –
Come and learn the basics of wet-felting, or expand your knowledge, in this fun-filled one-day workshop.

2026 Sashiko-ori

Sashiko-ori with Beth Ross Johnson

Enjoy a 2-1/2 day class with Beth Ross Johnson –
Sashiko-ori or Woven Sashiko challenges weavers to think about design in a different way as they learn to control the intersections of pattern threads in the warp and weft.

Meet – Tom Knisely

Tom Knisely

Tom Knisely has made his career from his interest and love of textiles from around the world. He has been studying, collecting and teaching others about weaving and spinning for more than four decades, making him one of the most well versed weaving instructors in North America.

Meet – Sara Norine James

Sara Norine James

She is a fiber artist and photographer from the Tampa Bay area. As a life long learner, maker, and teacher, Sara uses her knowledge of traditional craft to create innovative art while maintaining functional design.

2026 New Directions with Deflected Doubleweave

New Directions with Deflected Double Weave with Janney Simpson

Enjoy a 2-1/2 day class with Janney Simpson –
In this workshop we will weave many variations of Deflected Doubleweave (DDW) on 8-shaft jack-style floor or table looms.

2026 Mend that Hole with Sashiko

Mend that Hole with Sashiko with Constance Lee

Enjoy a Thursday afternoon class with Constance Lee –
Do you want your favorite clothes to be meaningful and give them a new life?

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