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SUMMARY:Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving on the Water” 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB) invites you to the 2026 Annual Convention – “Weaving on the Water”\, a five-day basketry gathering on the St. Clair River in Port Huron\, Michigan. \nThe convention will be held October 21–25\, 2026 at the Blue Water Convention Center\, a modern\, waterfront venue with views of the river and the Blue Water Bridge\, attached to a full-service hotel and close to downtown dining and shops. \nEvery autumn\, hundreds of basketmakers of all skill levels come together at the AMB Annual Convention to: \n\n\nLearn new techniques and patterns in workshops for every level \n\n\nShare ideas\, inspiration\, and finished work in the exhibit room \n\n\nEnjoy evening programs\, raffles\, and a bustling marketplace with vendors and supplies \n\n\nThe 2026 theme\, “Weaving on the Water\,” celebrates AMB’s love of baskets and Michigan’s shoreline\, lakes\, and rivers. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nDates: October 21–25\, 2026 (Wednesday–Sunday) \n\n\nVenue: Blue Water Convention Center \n\n\nAddress: 800 Harker Street\, Port Huron\, MI 48060 \n\n\nRegion: Blue Water Area on the St. Clair River\, at the foot of the Blue Water Bridge linking Michigan and Ontario \n\n\nThe convention center offers river-view halls\, flexible meeting rooms\, and an attached DoubleTree by Hilton hotel\, with free parking and easy access to nearby attractions and shoreline. \n\nWhat to Expect at “Weaving on the Water”\nDrawing on the format of previous AMB conventions\, you can expect: \n\n\nFive days of basket workshops with talented instructors from Michigan and beyond \n\n\nProjects using a variety of materials: reed\, bark\, wood splints\, cane\, waxed linen\, beads\, and natural gathered materials \n\n\nEvening programs that showcase teachers\, techniques\, and special presentations \n\n\nA juried and sharing exhibit room\, with awards and comment sheets from jurors \n\n\nSilent auction\, raffles\, and marketplace featuring vendors with kits\, patterns\, tools\, and supplies \n\n\nPlenty of time to reconnect with friends and make new weaving connections \n\n\nMost convention activities (workshops\, programs\, exhibit entries) are reserved for registered participants\, while vendors and the exhibit room are typically open to public visitors during posted hours. \n\nAbout the Association of Michigan Basketmakers\nThe Association of Michigan Basketmakers was founded in 1981 to develop and perpetuate the art of basketry. \n\n\nRepresent a wide range of experience levels \n\n\nWork in traditional and contemporary basketry \n\n\nUse materials such as reed\, bark\, wood splints\, cane\, waxed linen\, beads\, and gathered naturals \n\n\nThe Annual Convention is one of the largest basketry gatherings in the U.S.\, drawing more than 200 attendees and visitors each year. \n\nQuick Facts\nEvent: Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving on the Water” 2026 ConventionWhen: October 21–25\, 2026Where: Blue Water Convention Center\, 800 Harker St\, Port Huron\, MITheme: Weaving on the Water Host: Association of Michigan Basketmakers (founded 1981 to develop and perpetuate the art of basketry) Format: 5-day basketry convention with workshops\, exhibit room\, marketplace\, auctions & raffles \n(You can add “Register” and “Download Convention Booklet” buttons once AMB publishes the 2026 booklet.) \n\n\n\n\nAssociation of Michigan Basketmakers 2026 Convention \n\n\nWeaving on the Water 2026 \n\n\nAMB basketry convention Port Huron \n\n\nMichigan basket weaving convention October 2026 \n\n\nBlue Water Convention Center basketry event \n\n\n\n\nfive day basket weaving convention in Port Huron Michigan \n\n\nAssociation of Michigan Basketmakers annual convention on the water \n\n\nbasketry workshops and exhibit at Blue Water Convention Center \n\n\nMichigan basketmakers “Weaving on the Water” theme 2026 \n\n\nwaterfront basketry convention with classes and marketplace \n\n\n\n\nBasketry Events \n\n\n2026 Basket Weaving Conventions \n\n\nMichigan Basketry \n\n\nFiber Arts Conferences \n\n\nGreat Lakes & Waterfront Events
URL:https://northgeorgiabasketry.com/event/annual-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Blue Water Convention Center\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48061\, United States
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