** Please note: small time changes may still occur as we finalize the schedule. A PDF copy will be included in your conference bag.
The 2027 Conference will take place in several locations, not just in a hotel ballroom. Transportation will be available between venues.
Kingsley Bloomfield Hills Hotel
39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
7:30am - 9:00am: Registration
Pick up your conference bag and name tags.
9:00am - noon: Ice Breaker & Lunch
Join us as we officially kick-off the conference. You will have the opportunity to network with other attendees and learn more about the conference activities. We will eat an early lunch (11am) before we head over to Cranbrook for tours and presentations.
The Cranbrook campus is just a short walk from the hotel but shuttles and private transportation will be available.
Cranbrook
39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
12:30pm - 4:00pm: Campus Tours
Small group tours through the 40+ acre Cranbook campus will be offered, focusing on the Art Museum and Fiber Department. You will also have the opportunity to explore on your own.
4:00pm - 5:30pm: Panel Presentation
In this panel, the Head of Fiber at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Joey Quiñones, will moderate a discussion between artists Carole Harris, Cyrah Dardas, and Taylor Childs. These artists have deep connections with the city of Detroit, and all use fiber and quilting in their work as a way to connect, heal, and preserve stories.
Detroit Zoo
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan
9:00am: Bus pickup in front of Kingsley hotel
10:00am - noon: Presentations (Zoo Auditorium, Education Building)
Cross Pollination: Expanding Audiences and Advancing the Detroit Zoo’s Mission through SAQA Exhibits - Ashley Ciricola
Discard Studies & Value in Art, Craft, & Design - Andrew Thompson
Noon - 2:15pm: Break / Lunch
Explore the zoo and get some lunch. Don't miss the Pollinators exhibition (upstairs from auditorium).
2:15pm - 4:30pm: Presentations (Zoo Auditorium, Education Building)
Mischief Quilts - Leslie Rogers
From Pixels to Velvet: Translating the Digital Image into Fiber - Cal Navin
Why Juried Artists are Important, and How You Can Become One - Dorothy Raymond
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Banquet (Ron Kagan Wildlife Interpretive Gallery)
The doors will open at 5pm to give you time to visit the Butterfly Garden and peruse the collection of nature inspired artwork. Then, enjoy a wonderful dinner while chatting with other conference attendees. Due to limited space, guests cannot be accommodated at the banquet.
Note: Spotlight Auction pieces will be available for in-person viewing but the auction will not end until the following weekend. All pieces will be shipped to buyers.
8:00pm: Bus return to Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Bloomfield Hills Hotel
39475 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
9:00am - 11:30: Presentations & Wrap-Up
Building a Practice, Building a Community: Fiber Club* - Katie Shulman
Bus Trip to Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan
Optional Add-On Trip ($50) - Select when you sign up for conference or use this link
12:30pm: Bus pickup in front of Kingsley hotel
Discover inspiration at the Detroit Institute of Arts, home to one of the most celebrated, world-class art collections in the United States. From Diego Rivera's epic, monumental murals to timeless masterpieces by Van Gogh, this cultural crown jewel offers an unforgettable, must-see experience. Entry to museum and round-trip transportation is provided (lunch is not included).
5:00pm: Return bus back to hotel
