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

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

Each autumn, hundreds of AMB members and guests come together at the Annual Convention to share techniques, marvel at each other’s work, and promote the art of basketry—making this one of the largest basketmaking gatherings in the United States, with more than 200 attendees and visitors each year.

The 2026 theme, “Weaving by the Water,” celebrates both the craft of basketry and the waterfront setting of Port Huron and the Blue Water area.

Dates & Location

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

• Venue: Blue Water Convention Center

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

The Blue Water Convention Center is a modern, 40,000-square-foot facility on the waterfront, attached to a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel and located next to the Blue Water Bridge, with easy access to downtown Port Huron’s shops and restaurants.

What to Expect at “Weaving by the Water”

Based on AMB’s convention format, attendees can expect:

• Five days of basket workshops for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced

• Projects using a wide range of materials: reed, bark, wood splints, cane, waxed linen, beads, and gathered naturals

• Evening programs featuring presentations, teacher spotlights, or special topics

• A juried and sharing exhibit room with awards and comment sheets

• Silent auction and raffles supporting AMB’s educational mission

• A lively marketplace with vendors offering kits, patterns, tools, and basketry supplies

Most activities (workshops, evening programs, exhibit entries) are available to registered participants, while the vendors and exhibit room are open to the public during designated “Public Days.”

About the Association of Michigan Basketmakers

Founded in 1981, the Association of Michigan Basketmakers exists to:

• Develop and perpetuate the art of basketry

• Stimulate interest and knowledge in all phases of basketry

• Promote public enthusiasm for the value of basketry in the community

AMB members represent a wide range of experience and create baskets from diverse materials, gathering each year at the Annual Convention to learn, teach, and connect.

Quick Facts

Event: Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving by the Water” 2026 Convention
When: October 21–25, 2026
Where: Blue Water Convention Center, 800 Harker St, Port Huron, MI 48060
Host: Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB)
Format: 5-day basketry convention with workshops, evening programs, exhibit room, silent auction & marketplace

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

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