Written by Date: Saturday, May 30 More info to come for 2026
Event: International Family Day at the James Monroe Museum ( https://fxbg.com/calendar-item/family-fair/)
Join us for International Family Day at the James Monroe Museum on Saturday, May 30. Stop by the Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild booth for hands-on fiber arts demonstrations and family-friendly activities that show how fleece and plant fibers become colorful yarn, fabric, and finished pieces.
What you will see at our booth
- Spinning: See how fiber is drafted and twisted into yarn using a drop spindle and spinning wheel.
- Weaving: Learn how warp and weft work together on a loom to create cloth.
- Knitting and crochet: Watch how yarn becomes hats, scarves, and more.
- Felting: See how wool fibers lock together, plus small project examples.
- Natural fibers and tools: Explore wool, alpaca, cotton, and flax, plus carders, bobbins, and other essential tools.
Possible bonus demo: natural dyeing (details coming)
This year we may include a dyeing demonstration. If we do, you can see how yarn and fiber can be transformed with color using dye techniques and safe handling practices.
Try-it activities (as time allows)
- Touch and compare different fibers.
- Try drafting fiber and adding twist with a simple spindle.
- Learn a few weaving words and see a small loom in action.
About the Guild
The Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild is a local group of fiber enthusiasts who share skills, support one another’s learning, and promote the fiber arts in our community.
Come say hello
Bring your questions and curiosity. Whether you are brand new to fiber arts or have been making for years, we would love to talk with you and help you find a technique to try next.