Stowe Basketry Festival
May 11, 2027 - May 15, 2027
Five Days of Basket Weaving in Beautiful Stowe, Vermont
Dates: May 11–15, 2027
Location: Stowe, Vermont
Event Type: Basketry festival, workshops and weaving education
Registration: Details for 2027 will be announced by the festival organizers
Discover One of America’s Leading Basketry Festivals
Mark your calendar for the 2027 Stowe Basketry Festival, scheduled for May 11–15, 2027, in Stowe, Vermont.
For nearly 30 years, the Stowe Basketry Festival has brought weavers together to explore traditional techniques, contemporary designs and basketry materials from around the world. The festival welcomes new basket makers while also challenging experienced weavers to develop new skills and expand their creativity.
Participants can look forward to several days of learning, creating and connecting with others who share an appreciation for basketry. Festival projects may include functional baskets, sculptural pieces, jewelry and decorative woven art.
A Festival for New and Experienced Weavers
One of the strengths of the Stowe Basketry Festival is the variety of techniques and materials represented in its workshops.
Previous festival programs have included instruction in:
- Traditional reed basketry
- Willow weaving
- Nantucket basket construction
- Black ash and elm bark basketry
- Sweetgrass weaving
- Pine-needle coiling
- Paper basketry
- Mad weave and twill patterns
- Adirondack pack baskets
- Contemporary sculptural basketry
The 2026 festival featured instructors and classes covering willow, Nantucket basketry, bark, ash, sweetgrass, pine needles, paper and traditional reed techniques. These examples demonstrate the breadth of instruction typically associated with the event, although the official 2027 teacher and class schedule has not yet been published.
Learn from Accomplished Basketry Teachers
The festival has a history of bringing together respected basket makers, artists, authors and instructors.
Recent instructors have included artists experienced in Nantucket baskets, willow work, black ash, bark basketry, pine-needle coiling, mad weave, colorful contemporary basketry and traditional reed construction. Past teachers have included Flo Hoppe, Trisha Brown, Ruth Boland, Peggy Thrasher, Mary Price, Cheryl Thomas, Dianne Stanton, Pam Philpott, Linda Scherz and Bonnie Gale.
The final 2027 instructor roster, workshop descriptions, skill levels and material fees will be announced by the Stowe Basketry Festival.
Why Attend?
The Stowe Basketry Festival offers more than a completed basket. It is an opportunity to:
- Learn techniques directly from experienced instructors
- Work with materials that may not be available in your local area
- Meet basket makers from different states and weaving traditions
- Discover new tools, patterns and approaches
- Strengthen existing basketry skills
- Find inspiration for future projects
- Enjoy several creative days in Stowe, Vermont
Whether you are preparing to weave your first basket or searching for an advanced project, the festival’s mission is to welcome new weavers and provide meaningful challenges for experienced makers.
Planning Your Trip
The festival takes place in Stowe, Vermont, a New England destination surrounded by mountain scenery. Weavers traveling from outside the region should begin considering transportation and lodging early.
The official 2027 venue, tuition, registration deadlines, lodging recommendations and refund policies have not yet been posted. Because popular workshops can fill quickly, prospective participants should follow the official festival website and join its email list for announcements.
The festival also states that it works to provide an inclusive and accessible experience. Participants who need accommodations are encouraged to contact the organizers directly to discuss available arrangements.
Save the Date
2027 Stowe Basketry Festival
May 11–15, 2027
Stowe, Vermont
Registration information and the 2027 class schedule will be added when released by the festival.
Visit the Official Stowe Basketry Festival Website
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