Free Lecture Series

Lectures are held in our Special Exhibit Hall in the center west of the festival's area.

See map for location: https://www.hoosierhillsfiberfestival.com/map-of-festival

Blocking Basics

Friday 12:00 P.M.

Kelli Slack, of A Twisted Picot, will discuss the basics of blocking your projects. This lecture will cover steam and wet blocking, pinning, forms, best practices, when to use the washing machine, and fiber differences. Whether you knit, crochet, weave, tat, bobbin lace, spin, or knot, blocking your finished pieces is a necessary skill.

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.

Gardening with Wool

Saturday 11 A.M.

Cheryl Kersey of Click Fiber will explore the uses of wool and other natural protein fibers in the Yard and Garden. A sampler bag of products will be available to purchase after the lecture and will create a great project for your to learn more about how to use wool in your garden.

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.