Welcome to the web site for the Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association (MAFA). MAFA is a non-profit organization whose objectives are to promote education in the fiber arts, to plan, organize, and conduct conferences, and to facilitate communication among member guilds.
MAFA represents nearly 60 guilds from 8 states and the District of Columbia in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our member guilds are located in NY, PA, MD, VA, NJ, DE, DC, NC, and WV. Individuals become automatic members through membership in a participating guild.
Associate membership is open to commercial enterprises, institutions, organizations, schools and individuals not in affiliated guilds.
Any organized guild of handweavers or related fiber activities located
in the Mid-Atlantic region may be considered for membership in
MAFA. Membership consists of timely payment of annual dues and
entitles members to participation in the biennial conference,
the MAFA newsletter, and the opportunity to apply for grants,
which support mini-conference venues.
Each guild is allowed one representative and one alternate representative to send to the two annual general meetings held in October and May.
Guilds, individuals, or organizations wishing to join MAFA should go to the Joining MAFA page for further information.
Catalog for MAFA 2009 instructors and classes is now available:
click here for a PDF version of the catalog.
Reminder - regular registration for the MAFA 2009 Workshop Weekend ends on May 14, 2009. Late registration begins on May 15, 2009 and ends June 10, 2009.
The following classes are closed and have no more space for additional students:
- Sharon Alderman -- "More for Your Money: Loom-controlled Double Weave and Color and Weave Effects"
- Betty Vera -- "Painted Warps and Woven Patterns: A Love Affair between Color and Structure"
- Virginia West – "Advancing Twill, Sampler to Scarf"
The following classes have been cancelled due to low registrations and all students have been reassigned to one of their other class choices.
- Stephanie Goddard -- "Makeover Magic"
- Eileen Hallman -- "Weaving with Singles: Harnessing Twist Energy"
- Margaret Hluch -- "Textured Cloth to Dye For"
- Mimi Smith -- "Basking in Bedford Cord"
The following class was cancelled due to the sudden illness of the instructor and all students have been reassigned to one of their other class choices.
- Sarah Fortin - "Shadow Weave: More than Two Colors"
The remaining classes listed below still have room for students, so be sure to register soon to reserve your space.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE -- April 2009
Dear Guilds:
President’s Message 04-11-2009
MAFA registration is going well. Several classes are already filled up. However there are openings in other classes so get your registration in ASAP.
The MAFA Board is asking the guilds and members to think about giving to the Allen Fannin Fund. This was started several years ago in honor of Allen. He was to be our keynote speaker at MAFA ‘05 but was killed in a traffic accident He was a prolific weaver and was willing to help or advise anyone experienced or novice or anyone in between.
The Fund is specifically for novice weavers. It is not for those who are more experienced. Last year we were able to award several “scholarships”. The money has no strings attached and may be used in any way. I do know that one novice weaver put her money toward a loom (which she didn’t have before). A novice spinner bought roving.
MAFA is a 501(c)3 organization. That means that any and all donations made by individuals are tax deductible. When asked our Treasurer will send a letter stating that it is tax deductible.
Any monies donated should be sent to our Treasurer:
Georgie Guthe
509 Third Street
Delanco NJ 08075-4525
Mickie
Mickie Schneider
President
MAFA
2007 Conference Photos!
Here is a photo gallery of the classes offered at the conference -- courtesy of Elisa Eiger
And here are photos from the conference fashion show -- courtesy of Elisa Eiger
By popular demand, a gallery of the many items donated by guilds for the Goodie Bags given at the 2007 MAFA Conference!--courtesy of Lori Wall
