Clayton arts center reports 201 attendees at annual weaving conference

The Thousand Islands Arts Center and Home of the Handweaving Museum in Clayton held its 31st annual Weaving History Conference online from Oct. 19 through Oct. 21, bringing together participants interested in handweaving and related fiber arts.

The conference had 201 attendees and 19 presenters, the arts center reported. Participants joined from the United States, Canada, Portugal, France, Singapore, England, India, the Republic of Tatarstan, Australia and Denmark.

The event included historians, artists, scholars, museum professionals, practicing weavers and textile enthusiasts. Marina Loew, TIAC’s curator and director of visitor experience, organized the conference.

The conference began as the Historic Manuscripts Conference and was later renamed the Weaving History Conference. It has been held virtually since the pandemic. The 2025 conference had 20 presenters.

TIAC began as the Thousand Islands Craft School and received a state museum charter in 1990. The organization serves more than 500 students each year and offers more than 75 classes annually.

The arts center is located at 314 John St. in Clayton. Information about the conference and future announcements is available through the Thousand Islands Arts Center or by calling (315) 686-4123. The next conference will be the 32nd annual event.