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Overmountain Weavers Guild is based in Kingsport, TN, at the Exchange Place.

10/10/2026

An exhibition of work by members of the Overmountain Weavers Guild is now on display in the 2nd floor gallery at the Renaissance Center in Kingsport, TN. The gallery is open during the Center's business hours: M-F 9-5 and Sat 9-noon. The exhibition will run through October 31st.

1200 E. Center St., Kingsport,TN

05/06/2026

There are still a couple of spots open for our August Intro to Weaving Class. Learn to dress and weave on a traditional 4-shaft floor loom. Visit www.OMWG.net for more info and a link to register.

10/30/2025

Fall Fiber Festival Vendor Spotlight:

GOLDEN VIEW ALPACAS & MINI MILL, Kodak, TN

Claire and Dino Dienst own and operate Golden View Alpacas & Mini Mill, a small 1980's fiber mill located in Kodak, TN.

Claire shared: "We have a tumbler, large washer, picker, carder, wet filter, needle felter and clicker press. We will be bringing lots of fiber for you to see. We have hats, scarves, gloves, shoe inserts, yarn and roving needle felting kits and more. We will have all kinds of natural fibers including alpaca and wool for you to see. We'll have peg looms for sale, and be demonstrating weaving and spinning. So come say hi and see what we're all about."

You can check out Claire and Dino's wares at the Overmountain Weavers Guild Fall Fiber Festival, November 1st and 2nd at Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN. See https://www.omwg.net for more info.

Claire is also offering a workshop on making felted flowers on Saturday afternoon (see https://omwg.net/event/felted-flower-workshop/).

10/29/2025

Interested in learning how to weave? Looking for your first 4-shaft loom? Need a travel and/or workshop loom? This lovely little 4-shaft LeClerc Dorothy tabletop loom is available for sale! Come see it in person at the Overmountain Weavers Guild Fall Fiber Festival this Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd, at Exchange Place in Kingport, TN. Priced at $400. Proceeds go to Exchange Place to support ongoing expenses including animal care and museum exhibits. Look for the Cotswold sales table and ask for Ann.

10/28/2025

Meet Exchange Place's resident Cotswold sheep and tour the 1850's "living history farm" during the Overmountain Weavers Guild Fall Fiber Festival, November 1st and 2nd. Tours start at 1:30 pm each day; $5 per person.

Sign up on site at the Isley Creek Farm's vendor booth.

10/27/2025

Fall Fiber Festival Vendor Spotlight:

HANLON'S CREATIVE CORNER, Johnson City, TN

Jennifer Hanlon uses wool and a specialized needle to create unique 3D animals and characters using a process called "needle felting." You can see (and buy!) Jennifer's whimsical creations during the Overmountain Weavers Guild Fall Fiber Festival, November 1st and 2nd, at Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN. For more info please visit https://www.omwg.net.

Jennifer has partnered with the Overmountain Weavers Guild to make felted Cotswold sheep using wool harvested from the Exchange Place herd. A limited number of kits are available for those who would like to make their own!

Jennifer will begin teaching needle felting classes again starting in the Spring of 2026. Please contact her if interested in a custom order or if you are interested in classes.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hanlonscreativecorner.com
Social:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HanlonCreativeCorner?ref=shop_sugg_market

10/26/2025

Fall Fiber Festival Vendor Spotlight:

THE SCRUFFY SHEEP, Blountville, TN

Meet Caleb Holyfield (aka The Scruffy Sheep). Caleb has been crocheting and knitting for 20 years and will have a variety of his latest creations available for purchase on Saturday and Sunday, November 1st & 2nd, at the Overmountain Weavers Guild Fall Fiber Festival at Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN. For more information go to: https://www.omwg.net.

What can you expect to find: crochet and knit cotton dishcloths, crochet wool and wool blend hats and beanies designed by Caleb, and a few "other things."

You can find Caleb on IG

10/24/2025

Fall Fiber Festival Vendor Spolight:

THE CRAFTY ALPACA, Blountville, TN

Kathy Martin from Crafty Alpaca is a "Jane of all crafts," and this year's Fall Fiber Festival will showcase some of her latest interests. Homemade notebooks with fiber- related covers will be sharing a table with 100% alpaca lacy fingerless gloves, alpaca coloring books, and alpaca notecards.

Kathy says: "If I were you, alpaca (I'll pack a) purse and head on over to the Fiber Festival at the Exchange Place November 1st & 2nd."

Check out http://www.omwg.net for more details.

10/23/2025

Fall Fiber Festival Vendor Spotlight:

THE FIBERARY - Bluff City, TN

Overmountain Weavers Guild member Emory LaPrade brings an eclectic mix of naturally dyed and eco printed accessories, quilted and woven home decor, handspun yarn, and hand bound notebooks.

You can peruse her handmade creations at the Overmountain Weavers Guild Fall Fiber Festival, November 1 and 2, at Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN.

Don't forget to visit https://www.omwg.net for more details.

Address

4812 Orebank Road
Kingsport, TN
37664

Website

http://omwg.net/

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