# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Beginner Inkle Weaving with Shannon Iydic

📅 Friday, April 24
🕘 9 AM
📍 Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Discover the art of inkle weaving in this hands-on beginner workshop at the Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair. Guests will learn the fundamentals of this traditional fiber craft and leave with a simple woven piece, along with the knowledge to keep exploring the technique on their own. Cost: $68

Reserve your spot at https://gsmheritagecenter.org/event/great-smoky-mountain-fiber-fair/

This workshop is part of the 5th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair, a celebration of traditional craftsmanship, Appalachian heritage, and the vibrant fiber arts community.
For two days, the Heritage Center’s historic grounds will come alive with 30+ vendors offering handmade fiber goods, tools, supplies, and unique artisan creations. Whether you’re an experienced fiber artist or simply curious about these time-honored traditions, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

While there is a cost for this workshop, admission to the Fiber Fair is FREE!
 
✨ Thank you to Apple Valley Mountain Village for sponsoring the 5th Annual Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/townsend/beginner-inkle-weaving-at-great-smoky-mountains-fiber-fair/200029985368020
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Townsend
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
- **lat**: 35.676358871083
- **long**: -83.722389042377
- **full address**: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN 37882-4323, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair being held?
  - **A:** Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN 37882-4323, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair?
  - **A:** Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair is organized by Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Townsend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Beginner Inkle Weaving at Great Smoky Mountains Fiber Fair sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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