Academic Traveler: New Orleans

Fiber Field Trip in the Big Easy 
New Orleans, Louisiana 

Join the long-awaited Fiber Field Trip cohosted with the Oxford Fiber Festival as we tour the New Orleans art scene, eat plenty of beignets, and visit some of the best fiber shops in the Deep South. This three-day journey will cover entry into the acclaimed New Orleans Museum of Art, a lecture and mini class at ricRack New Orleans, and feature plenty of dedicated shopping time at Quarter Stitch near the historic Jackson Square and French Market.  

Whether you are looking for a safe, convenient way to start a little solo travel or are getting the girls together for a fun weekend away, we'd love to have you join our Fiber Field Trip in New Orleans.  

Dates: February 26-February 28, 2027
Cost: $1325 for a Single Traveler (1 person in a room), $1650 for a Pair of Travelers (2 people in a room)
Deadline to Register: January 15, 2027

A minimum of 8 people is required for this trip. If the minimum is not reached, all participants will be informed and refunded.  

All travelers must pay a $250 nonrefundable deposit for each registration. Funds are applied to the overall trip cost. Remaining balance due no later than January 15, 2027. A separate payment link will be sent to participants for final payments. 

Single travelers are one person per room. Pair of travelers are two people per room with one bed or two beds. 

Please note this payment system only accepts Mastercard and Visa.