Organization / Mission
The Central New York (CNY) Fiber Artists and Producers, Inc. was organized to support the efforts of individual fiber farmers and fiber artists in Central New York. The founding members came together with a desire to form a different sort of fiber guild – one that included artists active in all the fiber arts as well as people just raising fiber animals. We sought to foster participation in and appreciation of the fiber arts as well as an understanding of the connection between fiber animals and the artistry they inspire.
CNY Fiber Artists & Producers sponsors the CNY Fiber Arts Festival, now in its 13th year at Butternut Hill Campground on Route 20 in Bouckville, NY.
The festival is the highlight of the year for our organization. It is a weekend of fun for adults and children, featuring the sale of beautiful handmade products, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, and interaction with farm animals. See the festival page for more information about this exciting event.
Board of Directors
Jennifer Farley – President
Witches and Black Cats
Pam Haendle – Secretary
Hermit Pond Farm
Maryjane Harford
Mulberry Tree Studio
Sue Szczotka
Happy Cat Studio
Marguerite Hickernell
Paulie Drexler – Treasurer
Springside Farm
Mary Eidt – Vice President
Denise Tarbox
Fat Yellow Dog Farm
Joyce Lock
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