Do you feel passionate about your needlecraft?  Embroidery, knitting, crochet, tatting, weaving, spinning, felting, rug making, beading, needlepoint, papermaking - anything using a needle or fiber is what we're interested in sustaining and promoting to Alaskans.  But how can we do that?

There are many individual guilds and needlework groups to choose from in Alaska.  They all offer events, classes and guest teachers, as well as companionship and inspiration.  But what if there were a cohesive unit, dedicated to fundraising, supporting the guilds, and bringing the needlearts to a whole new generation?

There is now - the Alaska State Yarn Council (ASYC).

What We Do

Every fall we sponsor Yarn Expo, an educational conference featuring two days of classes and a huge, one-day Vendor Market.  We bring teachers, vendors, authors, and needleworkers together to learn more about their particular interest, new products, and to meet other enthusiasts from all over the state and beyond.

We raise money through Yarn Expo, grants, and membership funds.  This money is available, as funds allow, to guilds in the form of grants which can be used to pay for instructors and materials to meet their missions. 

Scholarships and grants will be available to individual Alaskans for travel and tuition to further their education of a needlearts discipline.

Mission

Board of Directors

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