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The Yadkin Valley Fiber Center is nestled inside the Foothills Arts Center in Elkin, North Carolina. The center specializes in beginning, intermediate, and advanced fiber arts instruction, and is the only location in the United States to offer the Olds College Master Weaving Program.

In addition to fiber arts instruction, the center offers loom rentals, conducts fiber preparation and dye labs, and offers a variety of fiber-based events annually. In June each year, the center is home to the Tapestry Weavers South annual retreat and New Works exhibition.

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The Yadkin Valley Fiber Center was created by director Leslie Fesperman out of a desire to share her love of fiber arts with others. Leslie offers classes ranging from beginning weaving on an inkle loom to advanced technical instruction for fiber arts enthusiasts. The center is also host to skilled visiting instructors throughout the year.

“I have always loved the fiber arts, beginning as a child with a crochet hook and granny squares. As I grew, so did my interest and passion for the craft. I began my weaving journey when I was gifted a loom, first starting as self-taught weaver, then joining guilds, taking classes, and eventually founding the Yadkin Valley Fiber Center.”

— Leslie Fesperman, YVFC Director