Welcome to the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center

Our mission is to preserve and promote the rich textile heritage of Northern New Mexico by providing learning and teaching experiences for all ages and backgrounds, and by providing encouragement and training towards economic sustainability in the fiber arts.

Latest News and Updates

» EVFAC needs a new sign! Call for artists - Click Here!

» April/June 2012 Newsletter Published - Classes in Ikkanbari, Free Friday Talks about African Textiles, and Shows at Ghost Ranch, the Convento and more coming up. Download Here.

» Jason Collingwood, Master Rug Weaver and son of Peter Collingwood, is teaching two classes at EVFAC in May. See more details here.

EVFAC offers:

Year-round adult classes in all aspects of traditional and contemporary weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, beadwork, basketry and other fiber arts.
Evening presentations and other educational events
Meeting and workshop space for fiber arts guilds and local college classes
A childrens' summer fiber arts day camp and a variety of learning experiences for children of all ages
Interest groups in spinning, knitting, quilting, weaving and other topics
Moderately priced yarns, fiber, looms, and other equipment, supplies and books
Group participation in shows and exhibits
Enchanted Fibers, a gallery space where members' work is offered for sale
A fully equipped fiber arts studio with a full range of equipment for weaving, spinning, sewing, dyeing, felting and surface design for use by members and students
An extensive fiber arts reference library
A stimulating environment for the interchange of ideas and energy
Training for fiber artists in entrepreneurship and production, as well as apprenticeship opportunities