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Texas WeaveFest 2025 — A Texas Basketry Event
October 15, 2025 - October 17, 2025
Join us October 15–17, 2025 in Austin, Texas for Texas WeaveFest 2025, the premier Texas basketry event bringing together weaving enthusiasts, artisans, and instructors from across the region. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced basket weaver, this gathering offers immersive workshops, a vendor marketplace, demos, and community networking focused on the art of basket weaving in Texas.
Schedule & Activities
| Day | Time | Activity | Description |
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| Oct 15 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Welcome & Orientation | Meet fellow weavers, pick up your welcome kit, preview workshop schedule |
| Oct 15 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Evening Demonstration | Local master weaver shows willow, reed, coiling techniques |
| Oct 16 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Workshop Session A | Choose from beginner or intermediate basket weaving classes |
| Oct 16 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Workshop Session B | Specialty techniques: pine-needle, twill, coiling, cross-stitch |
| Oct 16 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Vendor Marketplace & Silent Auction | Purchase weaving supplies, tools, handcrafted baskets |
| Oct 17 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Workshop Session C | Advanced techniques & finishing touches |
| Oct 17 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Closing Panel & Awards | Panel discussion with instructors, awarding “Weaver of the Year” |
Each registered attendee can take two full workshops and attend all demonstrations, vendor marketplace, and the closing panel.
Workshops & Instructors
We are proud to host elite weaving instructors from across Texas and beyond. Sample workshop offerings include:
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“Twill & Diagonal Weave” – ideal for intermediate basket makers
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“Pine Needle Coiling” – a classic Texas-style weaving workshop
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“Cross-Stitch Baskets” using dyed cane
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“Contemporary Wire & Fiber Weave”
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“Basket Rim Finishing & Decoration”
Instructors will share step-by-step guidance, best practices, and access to premium weaving supplies.
Who Should Attend
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Beginner weavers wanting to learn the basics of basket weaving in Texas
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Experienced basket makers looking to refine advanced techniques
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Artisans and craft vendors seeking to display weaving supplies or handcrafted baskets
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Fiber art enthusiasts and members of regional weaving guilds
This event is perfect for anyone interested in fiber arts, basket weaving workshops, and Texas craft traditions.
Venue & Lodging
Location: Austin Craft & Cultural Center, Austin, TX
Central location with easy access from major highways and airports.
Lodging: We have negotiated group rates at nearby hotels including Holiday Inn, Comfort Suites, and local boutique inns. Discounts are available when you mention “WeaveFest 2025.”
FAQs
Are supplies provided?
Basic weaving materials (reed, bindings, tools) will be included. Specialty or premium materials may be offered for purchase on-site in the Vendor Marketplace.
Do I need experience?
No! We offer beginner classes for first-time weavers, as well as advanced sessions for those with experience.
Can I bring my own tools?
Yes. Many attendees bring preferred tools (scissors, awls, etc.). Please label your tools clearly.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available adjacent to the venue.
Will there be vendors?
Yes — weaving supply vendors, basket artisans, and regional fiber-art shops will exhibit in our Marketplace.
Why Attend Texas WeaveFest?
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Connect with Texas basketry community and weaving guilds
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Grow your basket weaving skills through guided workshops
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Access quality weaving supplies and materials
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Experience demonstrations & innovations in fiber arts
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Network with artisans, instructors, and vendors
Whether you’re weaving reed, willow, pine needle, or mixed media, Texas WeaveFest 2025 is your chance to weave, learn, and be inspired in the heart of Texas.
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