2027 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival – Workshop Proposals

The 2027 Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival will be held May 15–16, with workshops also offered Friday afternoon and evening, May 14. No Friday morning classes will be scheduled.

Please submit a separate form for each workshop. Your contact information is only required on the first submission; for additional workshops, complete only the required fields marked with an asterisk (*).

Important Dates

• Proposal deadline: December 31, 2026

• Instructor notifications: January 31, 2027

Workshop Topics

We welcome proposals for fiber-related workshops, including weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, felting, dyeing, fiber farming, rug hooking, punch needle, and other fiber arts.

Facilities

Classes are held in a climate-controlled building, with an attached pavilion available for workshops requiring additional ventilation. Tables and chairs are provided. Please indicate any electricity or water requirements.

Instructor Compensation

Instructors receive a base fee of $45 per student for a half-day (3-hour) class or $90 per student for a full-day (6-hour) class. Instructors may add materials fees or other costs, which are collected by the festival and included in a single payment at the conclusion of the class.

Questions or Multiple Submissions

For questions about instructor compensation, the festival, or to submit multiple workshop proposals in bulk, please contact Festival Director by email.