Upcoming Guild Programs

Visitors are welcome to observe what we are doing every month. If you would like to participate in a workshop, please contact the guild by email.

2026 events:
January 17, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
February 21, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
March 14, 2026: Red Hook Library Yarn Sale*
March 21, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
March 28, 2026: All Was Done By Hand, details to follow.
April 11, 2026: Ulster County Fiber and Cider Tour.
April 18, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
May 11 & 12, 2026: Rhinebeck History Day, 10:30am to 1:00pm.
May 16, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
May 23, 2026: Heart & Soul Prayer Shawl Ministry Demonstration. Details to follow.
June 20, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
July 18, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
June 20, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
July 18, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
August 4 – 9, 2026: Ulster County Fair.
August 15, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
August 25 – 30, 2026: Dutchess County Fair.
September 19, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday.*
October 17 & 18, 2026: New York State Sheep & Wool Festival.
November 21, 2026: Elmendorph handspinners Guild workday & Worldwide Spin-in Public Day.*
*Held at the Elmendorph Inn, 7562 North Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571 from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Our Guild volunteers to demonstrate the art of spinning fiber by hand at numerous events throughout the year.

- October 16 – 19: New York Sheep and Wool Festival Fleece to Shawl competition on October 19th in Building D
Reminder – start your handmade items for entry to all of the upcoming fair and festival contests! Remember to check the entry requirements for each festival to make sure that your items are properly prepared, entered, and eligible for judging.