🧺✨ East Tennessee Basket Weavers’ Retreat – November 4–7, 2026 ✨🧺
November 4 - November 7
Experience the art of handwoven basketry during the peak of autumn in the Smoky Mountain foothills. This annual retreat is the premier East Tennessee basketry event for hobbyists and professionals alike. Whether you are searching for beginner basket weaving classes or advanced heritage craft techniques, our multi-day retreat offers immersive learning in a serene, creative environment.
Highlights:
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Skill-Building Workshops: Focus on ribbed baskets, white oak weaving, and natural fiber arts.
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Community Connection: Network with members of the East Tennessee Basketweavers Association.
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On-Site Lodging: Stay where you weave! Inclusive packages available for the full Appalachian craft experience.
Dates: November 4-7, 2026
Location: Clyde Austin 4-H Camp, Greenville TN
Keywords: Tennessee Basketry Association Convention 2026, basket weaving convention, Cookeville TN events, fiber arts workshops 2026.
Event Overview: Save the date for the 2026 TBA Convention, the largest gathering of basket weavers in Tennessee. Centrally located for participants from Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga, this four-day fiber arts conference features nationally recognized instructors and a massive basketry marketplace.
Why Attend:
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Masterclasses: Learn traditional weaving techniques and modern sculptural forms.
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The Marketplace: Shop for basketry supplies, hand-dyed reed, and unique tools from top basketry vendors.
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Exhibit Gallery: View a juried showcase of the finest handmade baskets in the Volunteer State.
🤝 Connect with ETBWA
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Facebook Group: East Tennessee Basket Weavers’ Association
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Email: etbwa@gmail.com
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