Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving on the Water” 2026 Convention

The Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB) invites you to the 2026 Annual Convention – “Weaving on the Water”, a five-day basketry gathering on the St. Clair River in Port Huron, Michigan.

The convention will be held October 21–25, 2026 at the Blue Water Convention Center, a modern, waterfront venue with views of the river and the Blue Water Bridge, attached to a full-service hotel and close to downtown dining and shops.

Every autumn, hundreds of basketmakers of all skill levels come together at the AMB Annual Convention to:

• Learn new techniques and patterns in workshops for every level

• Share ideas, inspiration, and finished work in the exhibit room

• Enjoy evening programs, raffles, and a bustling marketplace with vendors and supplies

The 2026 theme, “Weaving on the Water,” celebrates AMB’s love of baskets and Michigan’s shoreline, lakes, and rivers.

Dates & Location

• Dates: October 21–25, 2026 (Wednesday–Sunday)

• Venue: Blue Water Convention Center

• Address: 800 Harker Street, Port Huron, MI 48060

• Region: Blue Water Area on the St. Clair River, at the foot of the Blue Water Bridge linking Michigan and Ontario

The convention center offers river-view halls, flexible meeting rooms, and an attached DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, with free parking and easy access to nearby attractions and shoreline.

What to Expect at “Weaving on the Water”

Drawing on the format of previous AMB conventions, you can expect:

• Five days of basket workshops with talented instructors from Michigan and beyond

• Projects using a variety of materials: reed, bark, wood splints, cane, waxed linen, beads, and natural gathered materials

• Evening programs that showcase teachers, techniques, and special presentations

• A juried and sharing exhibit room, with awards and comment sheets from jurors

• Silent auction, raffles, and marketplace featuring vendors with kits, patterns, tools, and supplies

• Plenty of time to reconnect with friends and make new weaving connections

Most convention activities (workshops, programs, exhibit entries) are reserved for registered participants, while vendors and the exhibit room are typically open to public visitors during posted hours.

About the Association of Michigan Basketmakers

The Association of Michigan Basketmakers was founded in 1981 to develop and perpetuate the art of basketry.

• Represent a wide range of experience levels

• Work in traditional and contemporary basketry

• Use materials such as reed, bark, wood splints, cane, waxed linen, beads, and gathered naturals

The Annual Convention is one of the largest basketry gatherings in the U.S., drawing more than 200 attendees and visitors each year.

Quick Facts

Event: Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving on the Water” 2026 Convention
When: October 21–25, 2026
Where: Blue Water Convention Center, 800 Harker St, Port Huron, MI
Theme: Weaving on the Water
Host: Association of Michigan Basketmakers (founded 1981 to develop and perpetuate the art of basketry)
Format: 5-day basketry convention with workshops, exhibit room, marketplace, auctions & raffles

(You can add “Register” and “Download Convention Booklet” buttons once AMB publishes the 2026 booklet.)

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