Silk Painters International (SPIN) is back at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts September 20-26, 2026!
Housing registration opens May 18th via Arrowmont, interested participants must call 865-436-5860. Those who wish to register must register for event via SPIN and meals/housing via Arrowmont. Event registration opens May 16, 2026 through SPIN’s website here!
This year’s Key Note Speaker is Kerr Grabowski, an accomplished fiber artist. Join in on a week filled with exciting events and workshops, participate in the Fashion Show, enter the Gallery Art Show and so much more! Festival is a wonderful place to gather together with friends from all over the world!
Housing Costs (Per Night):
- Bill May Hall | Single w/Private Bath – $130.00
- Bill May Hall | Double w/Private Bath – $85.00
- Teachers or Staff House | Single w/Shared Bath – $75.00
- Teachers or Staff House | Double w/Shared Bath – $60.00
- Red Barn | Double w/Shared Bath – $45.00
- Red Barn | Triple w/Shared Bath – $40.00
- Red Barn | Dorm (4+ beds) w/Shared Bath – $35.00
Housing Policies & Procedures:
- Full payment is due at time of registration for individuals attending the conference.
- Registration for Festival will begin on May 16, 2026. Registration for Housing will begin on May 18, 2026.
- To register for housing, SPIN Organization attendees will call the Arrowmont Registrar: 865-436-5860, x23
- Cancellation policies for individuals attending the conference: Payments are refundable except for a $100.00 cancellation fee if a written cancellation is postmarked or emailed on or before August 1, 2026. No refunds will occur after that date.
- All SPIN Organization attendees will need to vacate their housing by 9am on the final day.
Who is SPIN?
SPIN, Silk Painters International, is a non-profit organization of silk artists, such as painters, educators and practitioners.
What is SPIN?
Our organization is built upon four pillars.
First: The quarterly publication of Silkworm Magazine. Silkworm features artisans, fashion, “how to” tips, and members’ art or those of a chapter.
Second: The website, www.silkpainters.org, is the site used by potential and active members to stay current within our organization.
Third: The biennial international Festival provides our organization with the opportunity to meet in an artistically rich environment. The week-long layered event provides attendees with seminars, workshops, an art exhibit, and a fashion show. Finally, the Festival provides opportunities for informational exchanges which facilitate professional development, and long lasting friendships. Our Festival brings together every level of silk artists who willingly share their passion for silk art.
Fourth: The membership itself is the key ingredient of our organization. This vibrant group represents a wide range of silk artists from novices to Master Silk Painters. We never seem to exhaust the infinite ways in which Silk Art can be expressed.
What are their goals?
- Facilitating silk painting in as many venues as possible.
- Encouraging and promoting the collection, display of silk art.
- Informing artists, professionals and the public as to past, current and future trends and directions for the art form.
- Supporting eclectic artistic expression.
Event Registration opens May 2, 2026! More information and event registration here!
