Fiber Festival Workshop Proposal Form

The Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair will be hosting a variety of classes and workshops. If you are interested in instructing such a class, please fill out the form below. All applications must be in by March 1, 2025.

Our workshops will be on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. Workshop times are suggested to run 1/2-day or less, typically 90 minutes.

Class scheduling and cancellations will be determined by Fair Management. Signups will be accepted on the day of the event. All instructors should be prepared to handle the maximum number of signups .

Factors considered when choosing workshops and teachers may include:

-Popular new or advanced techniques for fiber artists

-Representation of basic or beginner techniques

-Proposed equipment and space needs

-Teacher experience/ qualifications

-Demand for specific class or teacher

Deadline is March 1, 2025

Please contact Trevor Lanier at 865-448-0044 or tlanier@gsmheritagecenter.org with questions

Farm or Business Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Name of Workshop *

Skill Level *

Beginner

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Brief Description of Workshop *

Instructor provided supplies and equipment: *

Student material fee per student *

List of materials you will provide for that fee *

List of supplies students should bring *

Any other information that would help with decisions and planning including space and table needs.

Date(s) and Time(s) you wish to offer the workshop *

Length of workshop *

Instructor compensation for workshop per student. Please note that 20% will be added to this amount to cover costs to the Heritage Center. *

Max number of participants per class *

Min number of participants per class *

Please include good quality photos for each class proposed. Include a room diagram/setup requirements and a list of requests for equipment to be provided by GSMFF

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