El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
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Los Colcheras Quilt Show - Las Cruces
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New Mexico Artisan Market
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A Gathering of Quilts - Truth or Conseauences, NM
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2021 Flag Wool & Fiber Festival - Flagstaff, AZ
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Santa Fe Book Arts Group
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Ester Park Wool Market Ester, CO
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Farm and Ranch Museum Fiber Fiesta - Las Cruces
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Traditional Spanish Market and Viva La Cultural Week - Santa Fe
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High Road Artisan Studio Tour
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Taos Wool Festival
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2020-2022 N E W M E X I C O C O N T E M P O R A R Y
E V E N T C A L E N D A R
Also Visit the 2020-2022 NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL EVENT CALENDAR
Please contact your proposed place or event to confirm.
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F I B E R E X H I B I T I O N S / F E S T I V A L S / F A I R S/ S H O WS
NEW MEXICO - ARIZONA - COLORADO
F I B E R E X H I B I T I O N S / F E S T I V A L S / F A I R S/ S H O WS
NEW MEXICO - ARIZONA - COLORADO
2021 - 22 C A L E N D A R
JANUARY 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET
Artisan Market is postponed until Thanksgiving weekend 2021. We invite you to a smaller showcase of high-quality handcrafted products curated from New Mexico’s most talented artisans and makers at the Sawmill Market during weekends starting Feb 12. Join us Fridays 11am to 8pm, Saturdays 10am to 8pm, and Sundays 10am to 5pm.
LOCALLY CURATED. HANDCRAFTED. ARTISAN GOODS
nmartisanmarket.com
Sawmill Market - 1909 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
sawmillmarket.com
FEBRUARY 21 - 22 A GATHERING OF QUILTS, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CIVIC CENTER - CANCELLED 2021
Beautiful new work by local quilters as well as historic quilts are displayed at the annual Gathering of Quilts.
9am - 4pm www.sierracountynewmexico.info/annual-event/gathering-of-quilts/
Artisan Market is postponed until Thanksgiving weekend 2021. We invite you to a smaller showcase of high-quality handcrafted products curated from New Mexico’s most talented artisans and makers at the Sawmill Market during weekends starting Feb 12. Join us Fridays 11am to 8pm, Saturdays 10am to 8pm, and Sundays 10am to 5pm.
LOCALLY CURATED. HANDCRAFTED. ARTISAN GOODS
nmartisanmarket.com
Sawmill Market - 1909 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
sawmillmarket.com
FEBRUARY 21 - 22 A GATHERING OF QUILTS, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES CIVIC CENTER - CANCELLED 2021
Beautiful new work by local quilters as well as historic quilts are displayed at the annual Gathering of Quilts.
9am - 4pm www.sierracountynewmexico.info/annual-event/gathering-of-quilts/
MARCH 2021
JUNE 10 - 13 - ESTES PARK WOOL FESTIVAL - Workshops: Due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, early-bird registration for workshops will not be available this year. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely, and more announcements regarding the event will be made the week of March 1. Stay tuned!
Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market
Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market
APRIL 2021
"As many of you have heard by now the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta 2021 has been postponed to
April 14-16, 2022 and will be now known as Albuquerque Fiber Art Fiesta 2022. We are excited to be bringing Fiesta back to NM Expo next year with many new exhibits, challenges and classes. The Fiesta Committee will be reconnecting in May to continue our planning efforts to bring you an exciting new Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta. (All the planning started in 2020 is ready and waiting for further addition to the 2022 event--the perfect start.) Stay tuned..."
-Liz Whitehead, Chairperson
Call for entries for the 2021 Virtual Flag Wool & Fiber Festival Fiber Arts Competition.
2021 Virtual Fiber Arts Competition: From the Land
Entries will be accepted through an online submission form from April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2021.
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice from June 5 at 9 am to June 6 at 2 pm. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday, June 6 at 5 pm.
www.flagwool.com
April 14-16, 2022 and will be now known as Albuquerque Fiber Art Fiesta 2022. We are excited to be bringing Fiesta back to NM Expo next year with many new exhibits, challenges and classes. The Fiesta Committee will be reconnecting in May to continue our planning efforts to bring you an exciting new Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta. (All the planning started in 2020 is ready and waiting for further addition to the 2022 event--the perfect start.) Stay tuned..."
-Liz Whitehead, Chairperson
Call for entries for the 2021 Virtual Flag Wool & Fiber Festival Fiber Arts Competition.
2021 Virtual Fiber Arts Competition: From the Land
Entries will be accepted through an online submission form from April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2021.
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice from June 5 at 9 am to June 6 at 2 pm. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday, June 6 at 5 pm.
www.flagwool.com
MAY 2021
Call for entries for the 2021 Virtual Flag Wool & Fiber Festival Fiber Arts Competition.
2021 Virtual Fiber Arts Competition: From the Land
Entries will be accepted through an online submission form from April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2021.
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice from June 5 at 9 am to June 6 at 2 pm. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday, June 6 at 5 pm.
www.flagwool.com
2021 Virtual Fiber Arts Competition: From the Land
Entries will be accepted through an online submission form from April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2021.
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice from June 5 at 9 am to June 6 at 2 pm. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday, June 6 at 5 pm.
www.flagwool.com
JUNE 2021
2021 Virtual Flag Wool & Fiber Festival Fiber Arts Competition.
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice from June 5 at 9 am to June 6 at 2 pm. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday, June 6 at 5 pm.
www.flagwool.com
JUNE 10 - 13 - ESTES PARK WOOL FESTIVAL - Workshops: Due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, early-bird registration for workshops will not be available this year. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely, and more announcements regarding the event will be made the week of March 1. Stay tuned!
Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market
Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice from June 5 at 9 am to June 6 at 2 pm. The People's Choice award will be announced on Sunday, June 6 at 5 pm.
www.flagwool.com
JUNE 10 - 13 - ESTES PARK WOOL FESTIVAL - Workshops: Due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, early-bird registration for workshops will not be available this year. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely, and more announcements regarding the event will be made the week of March 1. Stay tuned!
Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517
Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm
www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/wool-market
JULY 2021
JULY 07 - 18, 2021 - THE 11TH ANNUAL FOLK ART MARKET - HOSTED BY THE MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART - MUSEUM HILL - 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe.
Stay tuned for news and updates on ticket sales for IFAM 2021!
folkartmarket.org/events-programs/international-folk-art-market-santa-fe
Stay tuned for news and updates on ticket sales for IFAM 2021!
folkartmarket.org/events-programs/international-folk-art-market-santa-fe
AUGUST 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
SEPTEMBER 09 - 19 - THE NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR
statefair.exponm.com
statefair.exponm.com
OCTOBER 2021
OCTOBER 2 & 3 - 37th Annual TAOS WOOL FESTIVAL - KIT CARSON PARK, TAOS
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. It’s Free
taoswoolfestival.org
9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 9:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. It’s Free
taoswoolfestival.org
THE SANTA FE STUDIO TOUR
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the June 2021 Tour was postponed, but fingers crossed we can move forward with plans for a Tour in the Fall over the two weekends of – NEW DATES – October 8-10 and 16,17.
More information to follow. santafestudiotour.com
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the June 2021 Tour was postponed, but fingers crossed we can move forward with plans for a Tour in the Fall over the two weekends of – NEW DATES – October 8-10 and 16,17.
More information to follow. santafestudiotour.com
NOVEMBER 2021
DECEMBER 2021
2020 C A L E N D A R
EL MUSEO DEL MERCADO - WEEKEND MARKET - SATURDAY 8 - 4, SUNDAY 10 - 4
El Mercado del Museo, the El Museo market, is open every weekend for your enjoyment. Come see us at 555 Camino de Familia across the tracks from the Farmers Market in Santa Fe. Open Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 10-4, you'll find art, antiques, books, rugs, jewelry and much more from around the corner and around the world.
elmuseocultural.org
El Mercado del Museo, the El Museo market, is open every weekend for your enjoyment. Come see us at 555 Camino de Familia across the tracks from the Farmers Market in Santa Fe. Open Saturday 8-4 and Sunday 10-4, you'll find art, antiques, books, rugs, jewelry and much more from around the corner and around the world.
elmuseocultural.org
JANUARY 2020
TAOSFOLK - NOVEMBER 23RD - DECEMBER 24TH - OPEN EVERY DAY- 11 am - 5 pm
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant in front of the TCA.
DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 5, 2019 - LOOK FOR TAOSFOLK IN THE TAOS SKI VALLEY www.taosfolk.com
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant in front of the TCA.
DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 5, 2019 - LOOK FOR TAOSFOLK IN THE TAOS SKI VALLEY www.taosfolk.com
FEBRUARY 2020
FEBRUARY 7 - 8 - LAS COLCHERAS QUILT SHOW - LAS CRUCES CONVENTION CENTER ,
680 University Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico, 9am to 5pm,
www.lcqg.org
FEBRUARY 27 - 29 - THE SPIDERS' MARKET - Las Arañas Spinning and Weaving Guild's Spiders’ Market is the guild's Annual Spring Sale. It includes everything from pot holders to tapestry.
Thursday February 27 special gala reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drink are provided and you can bid in the Silent Auction or make purchases of the sale items.
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and 29 9-5
10120 Lomas Blvd. N. E. in Albuquerque.
Contact
680 University Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico, 9am to 5pm,
www.lcqg.org
FEBRUARY 27 - 29 - THE SPIDERS' MARKET - Las Arañas Spinning and Weaving Guild's Spiders’ Market is the guild's Annual Spring Sale. It includes everything from pot holders to tapestry.
Thursday February 27 special gala reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Food and drink are provided and you can bid in the Silent Auction or make purchases of the sale items.
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and 29 9-5
10120 Lomas Blvd. N. E. in Albuquerque.
Contact
MARCH 2020
APRIL 2020
CANCELLED
APRIL 3 & 4 - ALBUQUERQUE FIBER ARTS SPRING SHOW - ABQ GARDEN CENTER - FIBER PLAY
Call for Entry - January 15 thru March 15, 2020
Show Dates - April 3 & 4 at the ABQ Garden Center
www.fiberartsfiesta.org
ART THROUGH THE LOOM WEAVERS GUILD
www.artthroughtheloom.com
APRIL 3 & 4 - ALBUQUERQUE FIBER ARTS SPRING SHOW - ABQ GARDEN CENTER - FIBER PLAY
Call for Entry - January 15 thru March 15, 2020
Show Dates - April 3 & 4 at the ABQ Garden Center
www.fiberartsfiesta.org
ART THROUGH THE LOOM WEAVERS GUILD
www.artthroughtheloom.com
MAY 2020
MAY 1 - ANNUAL NEW MEXICO FIBER CRAWL - Kick-Off Party in Santa Fe at form & concept
Live Wire opens at form & concept on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 5 pm with a public reception.
This opening will also be the kick-off party for the Fiber Crawl in Santa Fe.
More information to follow - www.nmfibercrawl.org
MAY 15 - 17 - FIBER FEST IN CARRIZOZO - ADOBE PALACE PERFORMANCE CENTER, HYW 380
For more information contact David Kish: davidjetea@yahoo.com
Live Wire opens at form & concept on Friday, May 1, 2020, at 5 pm with a public reception.
This opening will also be the kick-off party for the Fiber Crawl in Santa Fe.
More information to follow - www.nmfibercrawl.org
MAY 15 - 17 - FIBER FEST IN CARRIZOZO - ADOBE PALACE PERFORMANCE CENTER, HYW 380
For more information contact David Kish: davidjetea@yahoo.com
JUNE 2020
JUNE 6 - 7 - THE SPRING FESTIVAL AT EL RANCHO de las GOLONDRINAS - EL RANCHO DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
All Days 10am‑4pm FESTIVALS CANCELLED THRU JULY 2020
festivalnet.com
JUNE 20 - 21, 2020 - FIBER FIESTA - NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS CRUCES, NM
Saturday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm - Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 CANCELLED
www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
All Days 10am‑4pm FESTIVALS CANCELLED THRU JULY 2020
festivalnet.com
JUNE 20 - 21, 2020 - FIBER FIESTA - NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM, LAS CRUCES, NM
Saturday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm - Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88011 CANCELLED
www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
JULY 2020
JULY 2 - 29, 2020 - TAOSFOLK will open in the summer of 2020 as: GLOBAL GREEN TAOSFOLK - STABLES GALLERY
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm - Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through JULY 29
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
CANCELLED
JULY 25 - 26 - TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARKET SANTA FE & VIVA LA CULTURAL WEEK - SANTA FE PLAZA
8am - 5pm
The oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. The celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. CANCELLED
santafeselection.com/annual-events/spanish-market
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm - Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through JULY 29
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
CANCELLED
JULY 25 - 26 - TRADITIONAL SPANISH MARKET SANTA FE & VIVA LA CULTURAL WEEK - SANTA FE PLAZA
8am - 5pm
The oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. The celebration includes festivals, music and cultural events centered around Santa Fe's historic Plaza. CANCELLED
santafeselection.com/annual-events/spanish-market
AUGUST 2020
AUGUST 1 & 2 - The BOSQUE FARMS COMMUNITY FAIR - BOSQUE FARMS RODEO ASSOCIATION
The Bosque Farms Fair Fair takes place during the FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST every year at the Bosque Farms Rodeo Association. The Bosque Farms Community Fair has enjoyed 81 successful years because of support from the community and businesses, like yours. Our Community Fair is dedicated to the celebration of community, youth and family values.
Bosque Farms Rodeo Association
87068 Bosque Farms
bosquefarmsfair.com
FORM AND FIBER SHOW
Sponsored by Española Valley Fiber Arts Center
More information to follow. www.evfac.org
CANCELLED
2021 - FIESTA = A BIENNIAL JURIED SHOW AND FIBER ARTS EXHIBITION - ALBUQUERQUE
Sponsored by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council
fiberartsfiesta.org/fiesta
CANCELLED
The Bosque Farms Fair Fair takes place during the FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST every year at the Bosque Farms Rodeo Association. The Bosque Farms Community Fair has enjoyed 81 successful years because of support from the community and businesses, like yours. Our Community Fair is dedicated to the celebration of community, youth and family values.
Bosque Farms Rodeo Association
87068 Bosque Farms
bosquefarmsfair.com
FORM AND FIBER SHOW
Sponsored by Española Valley Fiber Arts Center
More information to follow. www.evfac.org
CANCELLED
2021 - FIESTA = A BIENNIAL JURIED SHOW AND FIBER ARTS EXHIBITION - ALBUQUERQUE
Sponsored by the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Council
fiberartsfiesta.org/fiesta
CANCELLED
SEPTEMBER 2020
SEPTEMBER 8 & 9 - HEART OF NEW MEXICO FIBER GATHERING (Labor Day Weekend)
More information to follow. heartofnmfibergathering.com
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 - 9th Annual SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL - SALIDA, COLORADO
salidafiberfestival.com/festival-info
VIRTUAL
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 - HIGH ROAD ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR, THE 22nd YEAR
The High Road Art Tour is a destination and an event. Each fall in northern New Mexico artists on the High Road to Taos open their studios and galleries two consecutive weekends for the High Road Art Tour. This is when the trees turn yellow and the a autumn sky deepens to cobalt so the tour offers one of the loveliest drives in the loveliest of seasons. It is also an historic trip that winds through tiny, old Land Grant villages and rural countryside.
High Road Art Trail Is Open Year Round! These studios and galleries are open to the public all year.
Visit the website for maps and mobile apps.
www.highroadnewmexico.com
VIRTUAL
THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EXHIBITION, by THE SANTA FE BOOK ARTS GROUP is held, by invitation, every other year, showing approximately 100 works. On display from September to December, 2021. santafebag.org
More information to follow. heartofnmfibergathering.com
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 - 9th Annual SALIDA FIBER FESTIVAL - SALIDA, COLORADO
salidafiberfestival.com/festival-info
VIRTUAL
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 - HIGH ROAD ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR, THE 22nd YEAR
The High Road Art Tour is a destination and an event. Each fall in northern New Mexico artists on the High Road to Taos open their studios and galleries two consecutive weekends for the High Road Art Tour. This is when the trees turn yellow and the a autumn sky deepens to cobalt so the tour offers one of the loveliest drives in the loveliest of seasons. It is also an historic trip that winds through tiny, old Land Grant villages and rural countryside.
High Road Art Trail Is Open Year Round! These studios and galleries are open to the public all year.
Visit the website for maps and mobile apps.
www.highroadnewmexico.com
VIRTUAL
THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA EXHIBITION, by THE SANTA FE BOOK ARTS GROUP is held, by invitation, every other year, showing approximately 100 works. On display from September to December, 2021. santafebag.org
OCTOBER 2020
OCTOBER 9 - 10 - QUILT FIESTA - ORGANIZED BY THE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO QUILT GUILD
nnmqg.org/quilt-fiesta
Judging will take place on October 7 and set up on October 8.
CANCELLED
nnmqg.org/quilt-fiesta
Judging will take place on October 7 and set up on October 8.
CANCELLED
NOVEMBER 2020
NOVEMBER 20 - DEC 24, 2020 - TAOSFOLK WINTER 2020 - STABLES GALLERY, TAOS, NM
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through DEC 24
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
NOVEMBER 27 - 28 SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE - GRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
fiberartscollective.org
NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET - HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE - 800 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, NM - Thanksgiving Weekend
Contact
EVFAC FALL FIBER FIESTA
Due to Covid 19, Fall Fiber Fiesta will be held in-store at the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center. Artists will not be present during this event, knowledgeable staff will be available to assist you. We have a strict social distancing policy in place with a limited number of people present in the store at one time, and masks are mandatory. This sale will be throughout November and December, during normal business hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm. There will be extended holiday shopping hours at the end of December, details to come! We can’t let a fall season roll by without having the Fall Fiber Fiesta!
This sale is located at the store:
Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center
325 Paseo De Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
www.evfac.org/fall-fiber-fiesta
OPEN EVERY DAY - 11:30 am - 5:30 pm, Open Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm through DEC 24
Stables Gallery, 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos,, behind the Taos Inn and Donabe Restaurant, in front of the TCA.
NOVEMBER 27 - 28 SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE - GRANT COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
fiberartscollective.org
NEW MEXICO ARTISAN MARKET - HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE - 800 Rio Grande Blvd., Albuquerque, NM - Thanksgiving Weekend
Contact
EVFAC FALL FIBER FIESTA
Due to Covid 19, Fall Fiber Fiesta will be held in-store at the Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center. Artists will not be present during this event, knowledgeable staff will be available to assist you. We have a strict social distancing policy in place with a limited number of people present in the store at one time, and masks are mandatory. This sale will be throughout November and December, during normal business hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm. There will be extended holiday shopping hours at the end of December, details to come! We can’t let a fall season roll by without having the Fall Fiber Fiesta!
This sale is located at the store:
Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center
325 Paseo De Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
www.evfac.org/fall-fiber-fiesta
DECEMBER 2020
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