Española Valley Fiber Arts Center | 325 Paseo de Oñate | Española, NM 87532 | (505)747-3577 |

History

EVFAC was founded in 1995 by a small group of weavers who learned that there were many area families who had inherited looms but who had little knowledge of the heritage and techniques of Northern New Mexico textiles practiced by their grandparents. With donated looms and space in a local church, these weavers began to teach weaving.Thanks to a grant from the McCune Charitable Foundation, EVFAC rented a space, hired a manager, and opened its door for business in October 1996.

Today, the Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit membership organization with over 380 members and a staff of five. 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.