Wisconsin Weave Away 2026 Basket Weaving Conference
October 2 - October 4
North Georgia Basketry is excited to share information about the 2026 Wisconsin Weave Away, a basket weaving conference featuring pre-conference workshops, Friday class offerings, experienced basketry teachers, and a full weekend of creative weaving opportunities.
The event will begin with Pre-Conference classes on Thursday, October 1, 2026, followed by the main conference from Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2026. Registration opens May 31, 2026, with registration packets expected to be emailed around May 29.
This basketry event offers a strong mix of traditional basket weaving, black ash basketry, birch bark weaving, ribbed basketry, decorative weaving, and beginner-friendly projects. The pre-conference schedule includes classes with Anne Bowers, Beth Homa-Kraus, and April Stone, featuring projects such as Seashell #1 or #2, Birch Bark Field Pouch, and Black Ash Herb Drying Basket. The pre-conference materials describe Anne Bowers’ Seashell class as an advanced ribbed basketry project built around a hardwood sapling, while Beth Homa-Kraus’ Birch Bark Field Pouch combines birch bark weaving and leatherwork over a two-day format.
Friday class offerings include both afternoon and evening sessions, with beginner and intermediate basket weaving options. Afternoon classes include Susan Baxter’s Trivet Times 2, Della & Julie Pleski’s From the Northwoods, and Dianne Mockler’s Shabby Chic Muffin Basket. Evening classes include Spalted Birch Bowl, TrivetFun2.0, and Candy Corn Basket. Additional Friday options include Lavender Wand Wall Basket, Heart Strings, Large Diagonal Plaited Storage Basket, Old Style Black Ash Drying Basket, and Parquet Base.
A special highlight of the conference will be Anne Bowers as the Friday evening guest speaker during supper. Additional class offering announcements are scheduled for Monday, May 4 for Saturday classes and Monday, May 11 for Sunday classes.
Whether you are new to basket weaving or an experienced weaver looking for advanced basketry techniques, Wisconsin Weave Away 2026 appears to offer a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by talented teachers and fellow basket makers.
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