Natural Fiber Fair

36th annual Natural Fiber Fair at Arcata Community Center — a celebration of natural fibers and sustainable handcrafts. Features vendor marketplace with fleeces, fibers, yarn, roving, tools and finished goods, Fleece Market with locally produced fleeces, free hourly demonstrations (weaving, spinning, knitting, dyeing, felting, basketry), hands-on activities for all ages, Fiber Circle sponsored by Humboldt Handweavers and Spinners Guild (bring your project to stitch/knit/spin), Sunday Spinning Contest, Used Equipment Booth, vendor hall with handwoven scarves/rugs and dyed yarns, and contemporary art quilts by featured artist Katie Pasquini. Half-day workshops with instructors including Tracy Shapiro (Scandinavian Baskets), Janet Heppler (Mushroom Dyeing), April Sproule (Boro Stitching) and Hope Wright (Wet Felting) — pre-registration recommended. Food, coffee and pastries available. Admission is free. Sat Sept 12 10am-5pm & Sun Sept 13 10am-4pm.