2026 North Dakota Handspinners Conference Oct. 30-31, 2026
Gather with other fiber artists, spinners, weavers, and wool enthusiasts at the historic Nome Schoolhouse in Nome, North Dakota. Enjoy short break-out sessions, dye yarn, try out the carders, blending boards, drop spindles, different spinning wheels and more.
Whether your passion is spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, or felting, the North Dakota Handspinners Conference is your chance to connect with a welcoming community that shares your love for all things fiber!
Early Bird Discount
Save $10 when you register before October 1, 2026!
The Goody Bag!
Like we do every year, each attendee gets their own goody bag. This will include the exclusive Handspinners roving (4 ounces), 2 mini skeins in the white, ready to dye; and more. All this comes in an all-new exclusive gift bag, each one unique! This year, we will be distributing the Mystery Project on Saturday afternoon so make sure you're there!
Details
WHO: The NDHSC is open to all who enjoy the fiber arts, not limited to North Dakota residents.
WHAT: Two days of learning, sharing, and relaxing while indulging in the fiber arts.
WHERE: Nome Schoolhouse, Nome, ND
WHEN: October 30-31, 2026
HOW TO SIGN UP: Click the link below. This year's $145 registration includes 4 meals (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and lots of candy!), access to 4 breakout sessions, materials for two dye projects (more available for purchase during the conference), 4 ounces of exclusive NDHSC roving in every packet, and a great new "Mystery Project" that we've never done before. As always, this will not require previous experience, and the supplies are yours to keep.
Special Guests
Carol Simonsen of Dakota Pygoras will have fiber for sale during the weekend. On Saturday, Grand Valley Icelandics will be bringing raw lamb fleeces and Icelandic yarn. Friday night David Brown of Geneva Hills Farm will be visiting with us about his Columbia flock, the challenges of the producer, and what to look for in a raw fleece. You'll want to be here for these!
Hotel Rooms
The Nome Schoolhouse has 8 rooms open on Friday, October 30, 2026. We have also reserved a block of 10 rooms at the GrandStay in Valley City. The Nome Schoolhouse shuttle will be available for guests staying in Valley City (about 25 minutes) Friday night and Saturday morning. The GrandStay rooms are only available through Sept. 30, and you must request the Handspinners room block.
Call for rooms: Nome Schoolhouse: 701-850-7764
GrandStay Valley City: 701-490-3500
(GrandStay room shown)
