🌿 A Weaving Odyssey – Basket Weaving Festival in Gettysburg, PA

Join us for A Weaving Odyssey, the premier basket weaving workshop and fiber arts festival in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Immerse yourself in traditional weaving techniques, artisan marketplaces, and cultural demonstrations—all set against the historical backdrop of Gettysburg.

📅 Event Details

• Dates: Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Location: Aspire Hotel & Suites and Eisenhower Hotel, Gettysburg, PA

🎨 What is A Weaving Odyssey?

A signature basket weaving event produced by the Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers’ Guild, featuring:

• Master-led weaving workshops and one-day classes for all levels

• A bustling artisan marketplace with baskets, weaving supplies, and fiber art kits

• Exhibition-style public demos celebrating traditional and contemporary basket-making techniques

🗓️ Schedule Highlights

• Thursday, Sept 18 (3 PM) – Opening day marketplace & vendor booths open

• Friday–Saturday (7:30 AM–5 PM) – Full-day classes & weaving demonstrations; evening teacher marketplace hours

• Sunday (Morning) – Final weaving sessions and community exhibit wrap-up

🧶 Featured Weaving Classes & Instructors

Work with nationally recognized artisans (e.g., Catsos, Elschlager, Wilson, Wychock) in specialized sessions covering:

• Basket basics & advanced weaving techniques

• Specialty classes: natural dyeing, reed preparation, pattern weaving centralpabasketguild.com

🎟️ Registration & Tickets

• Multi-Day Passes & Day-Only Class Access – available through Central PA Basket Weavers’ Guild (registration now open!)

• Marketplace Entry – included; weaving workshop enrollment sold separately

• Visit the guild’s official site to register for classes and view pricing

📍 Venue & Travel Info

• Hotels: Aspire Hotel & Suites and Eisenhower Hotel, both located near downtown Gettysburg

• Accessibility: Convenient parking and venues with accessible amenities

🛍️ Why Attend?

A Weaving Odyssey is your opportunity to:

1. Develop basket crafting skills at expert-led fiber arts workshops

2. Shop rare weaving supplies and handcrafted baskets in the marketplace

3. Network with fellow artisans from the mid-Atlantic region and beyond

4. Experience Gettysburg’s historic charm while enjoying a unique craft festival

🔗 Useful Links

• Registration & Class Info – Central PA Basket Weavers’ Guild

• Marketplace Hours & Vendor Details – Host site (e.g., Country Seat Inc.)