Fiber Art Marketplace
All under one roof, shop for fiber art supplies and original handcrafted goods while enjoying shows and demonstrations. Exhibitors showcase a wide array of yarns, books, and equipment, including specialty items usually only available online. Art and craft enthusiasts appreciate the selection of handmade goods exquisitely crafted by artisans such as baskets, jewelry and more.
Marketplace Events and Activities
Day passes may be purchased in advance or onsite at the registration desk. Free admission is available to all active and retired military with their military ID and all college students with their current college ID. Some events and activities may require advance registration and an additional fee. See descriptions for details. The Marketplace will take place in Sheraton New Orleans Hotel's Napoleon Expo Hall.
| Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Friday, August 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Free | |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Activities
Demonstration Stage
Marketplace Mondays
Confirmed Vendors
Be a Vendor
Community "Fun Weave"
Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Community “Fun Weave”
Warped and waiting, place a few (or many) threads on the community tapestry loom. Feeling fidgety? Find a loom! Feeling lonely? Stop by and chat about weaving. Feeling creative? Dig through our baskets of wefts and make your mark. Do you have some spare odds and ends of threads that you would like to contribute? Bring them with you to weave into our community tapestry. A special thanks to John Colony for the loan of these looms. If you have so much fun you want to take one home, visit and talk with the friendly folks at Harrisville Design.
Decorative Shuttle Competition, sponsored by Royalwood, Ltd.
Friday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
generously sponsored by Royalwood, Ltd.
This is your chance to turn an ordinary boat, stick, or rag shuttle into a not-so-ordinary work of art. Decorative shuttles will be on display in the Convergence® Marketplace and judging will be based on the popular vote during Friday's Twilight Madness. Complete Advance registration is encouraged. The winner will be announced at Saturday’s Strut Your Stuff & Informal Fashion Show.
Panel Sessions
Thursday - Saturday, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
• Material Matters: Choosing (and Affording) the Right Supplies
How artists make wise material choices when budgets are tight or sustainability is a priority.
• Mentorship in the Fiber Arts: How to Find It and Why It Matters
Perspectives on the value of mentorship, peer learning, and intergenerational dialogue.
• Tips & Tricks for Maximizing Your Art Sales
Hear from our panel of seasoned artists as they share what they have learned from selling their works.
Silent Auction
Thursday - Sunday, Closes 4:00 PM Sunday
Silent Auction
Place your bid (or bids) on one of the many fiber goodies HGA has collected. The Silent Auction is open during Marketplace Hours and will close at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026. All proceeds benefit HGA’s educational programs, including scholarships, grants, and interns.
"Strut Your Stuff" Informal Fashion Show
Sunday, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
All fiber enthusiasts are encouraged to walk the Marketplace runway with their latest wearable creations or to show their functional designs in this fun and supportive environment.
Twilight Madness, sponsored by the Weavers Guild of Oklahoma City
Friday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
generously sponsored by the Weavers Guild of Oklahoma City
The Marketplace opens late night for an exceptional shopping experience. Take time to relax, shop, mingle, and meet friends while finding the perfect yarn, the exact tool you have been seeking, or discovering something new to add to your fiber collection.
Free to all to attend.
Marketplace Activities
Discover inspiration in action at the Demonstration Stage, open daily in the Marketplace from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Watch fiber art techniques unfold, hear fresh perspectives from speakers, and join in lively conversations. With demonstrations, lectures, panels, and activities happening throughout the day, there’s always something new to learn and experience. Presentations will be added until the schedule is full.
Demonstration Stage
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Marketplace Mondays
Get a sneak peek of the great vendors you will find in the Convergence® Marketplace. Learn about new products and what kinds of tools, yarn, equipment, and more will be available to purchase. Get ready to make your shopping list! Register to watch live, or see on our Facebook or YouTube pages later.
June 1, 2026
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June 8, 2026
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June 15, 2026
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June 22, 2026
10 AM ET
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June 29, 2026
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Confirmed Vendors
Click on Vendor Name to visit Website
Be a Vendor
Since 1972 Convergence has proudly provided the premier venue for fiber vendors to showcase their new products and services for the international fiber art community. Be part of this grand fiber tradition and register to be a Vendor at the 2026 Convergence Fiber Art Marketplace. As a vendor you will put your product in front of more than 1,500 fiber art enthusiasts.
As a Vendor you receive:
- 10 x 10-foot vendor booth
- Opportunity to demonstrate your products on the Marketplace Stage
- Advertisement of your Book Signings
- Complimentary Day Passes to share with your best customers or use them for social media marketing
- Option to include a small product sample or coupon in the conference goody bags
- Opportunity to reach an audience far beyond the conference attendees during Marketplace Monday when you showcase what you will be selling at the conference
- Access the hospitality room to refresh and recharge
- Complimentary ticket to the Fashion Show, Thread Talks, and Keynote
- Listing on HGA's website, in the conference app, and in the Convergence Conference Guide
Convergence Conference Guide Advertising
Over 2,000 Convergence® Conference Guides are printed and distributed to Convergence® attendees. Inside the Guide is a listing of all Convergence® events and activities, Marketplace vendors, fiber art exhibits at Convergence® and in the metropolitan area where the conference is being held, and more. It is truly a souvenir piece for all who attend Convergence®.
Advertising Rates
Convergence Marketplace Vendors save approximately 35% off the advertising rates for full, half and quarter page ads. Payment must be made when reserving advertising space.
Mechanical Information: Magazine format is 8.125” x 10.875”, Full Color, and No Bleeds except Full Page (Bleed size 8.375” x 1.125”). Ads must be supplied as digital files: 300 DPI and TIFF format. Convert all instances of RGB, Pantone and spot colors to process CMYK. Ads should not be compressed.
| Ad Size | Dimensions | Rate | Marketplace Vendor Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Cover | 7” w x 9.75” h | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Inside Cover | 7” w x 9.75” h | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Full Page | 7” w x 9.75” h | $950 | $618 |
| 1/2 Page | 7” w x 4.75” h | $688 | $447 |
| 1/4 Page | 3.375” w x 4.75” h | $430 | $280 |
Space Reservation and Deadlines
Advertising space will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, determined by space reservation date. Ad space must be reserved and payment received by June 1, 2026. Ad materials must be received by June 10, 2026 and submitted to HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.
For questions regarding advertising, ad material preparation, etc., please contact us at (678) 730-0010 or HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.
