Artist-in-Residence

The exploration of art is essential in the development of each individual. It is also critical in our contribution to the growth of society. We who pursue this expression through artisan skills and the fiber arts seek to have our work enrich the daily lives of all who are part of the adventure.

From the first washcloth by a weaver to the hundredth drop spindle a woodworker has turned, from the first draft of a spinner to the billionth stitch of a knitter, we experience our art through touch. Not only when we make it but by those we share it with. When we each create, we all benefit.

Through our Artist-in-Residence program, we seek to help the budding artist explore a new skill or honor an artist whose mastery of a craft is to be revered.

Previous Artist-in-Residence can be found HERE.

2025 Artist-in-Residence

Our 2025 Artist-in-Residence is Olivia Treen.

Olivia has a passion for fiber arts, is driven to preserve the past through restoring antique wheels, and strives to reduce waste in her fiber arts by incorporating a "reuse" psychology.

Olivia will be giving a lecture both Friday and Saturday at the festival, and a display of her art will be available for viewing throughout the weekend in our Lecture Hall at the festival.

Spinning with History: Working with Antique Equipment

Friday 2:00 P.M.

Join Olivia Treen, our Artist-in-Residence for 2025, who will discuss the history of spinning wheels and her experience with restoring antique wheels. She will have a variety of wheels at the lecture that she will and you will be able to ask questions and examine for yourself. We will also be hosting a Spin-In on Friday at 5:30 P.M. where Olivia will have her wheels available and can help you test them out.

Painting with Wool

Saturday 2. P.M.

Join Olivia Treen, our Artist-in-Residence, as she discusses Needle Felting as an art form and explores her philosophy of the craft.

Art pieces by Olivia will be available for purchase after the lecture either at the lecture or in her booth.