Welcome! The MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA) is a regional association representing the Mid Atlantic area that encourages and promotes education in the fiber arts; and, plans, organizes and conducts a bi-annual fiber arts conference.
MAFA Hands On is our biennial fiber arts conference, which is held in the summer in odd-numbered years. Unique in offering in-depth workshop experiences, the conference provides a nurturing environment within which attendees focus on developing and honing fiber skills under the direction of experienced fiber art instructors.
Our newest initiative is MAFA Virtual, offering online learning opportunities throughout the year, accessible across our entire geographic area, and to those who cannot attend our in-person conferences.
MAFA also provides ongoing financial grants, fellowships and scholarships, to promote education, development and public outreach in the fiber arts.
Learn more about the benefits of MAFA membership here.
Although MAFA is primarily focused on serving its member guilds, associate memberships are open to commercial enterprises, institutions, organizations, schools and to individuals not in affiliated guilds.