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SUMMARY:Guilders Weave 2026 – Tidewater Basketry Guild Basketry Convention
DESCRIPTION:About Guilders Weave\nGuilders Weave (often called GW26 for 2026) is an adult basketry convention hosted by the Tidewater Basketry Guild of Virginia. The event runs from Thursday evening through early Sunday afternoon\, taking over the Newport News Marriott at City Center with classrooms\, hospitality\, and basketmakers from across the country. \nSmall class sizes\, a wide mix of techniques\, and a friendly “weavers helping weavers” atmosphere make Guilders Weave one of the most talked-about winter events in the U.S. basketry calendar. In recent years\, attendance has topped 175 registered students. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\nFour days of weaving & learningClasses start Thursday evening and continue all day Friday and Saturday\, wrapping up early Sunday afternoon. \n\n\nAdult weaving eventDesigned specifically for adult students\, with projects and pacing tailored for grown-up weavers. \n\n\nSmall class sizesMost classes are limited to around 10 students\, giving you plenty of time with your instructor. \n\n\nVariety of baskets & techniquesTeachers are selected to cover a range of techniques\, materials\, skill levels\, and price points—from classic reed and cane to creative designs and embellishments. \n\n\nMeals built into registrationThe registration fee is structured around the meals provided during the event\, with past student registrations in the mid-$100 range (exact price varies by year). \n\n\nTeacher marketplaceA dedicated teacher marketplace on Friday evening allows instructors to sell extra kits and finished work—this is the official vending time for teachers. \n\n\nPublic shopping hoursSome vendors (like The Country Seat) offer open shopping hours at Guilders Weave: typically 6–10 pm Thursday and 9–5 Friday & Saturday\, welcoming both attendees and local shoppers. \n\n\nOverflowing hospitality roomAttendees pitch in to stock a hospitality space with snacks and drinks\, so there’s always a spot to grab a nibble between rows of shaping and packing. \n\n\n\nSchedule at a Glance\n(Exact class times and offerings are set by Tidewater Basketry Guild; this is a typical pattern for GW26) \n\n\nThursday\, January 15 \n\n\nRegistration and check-in \n\n\nEvening classes: approximately 6:00–10:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, January 16 \n\n\nFull day of classes: approximately 8:00 am–5:00 pm \n\n\nTeacher marketplace and vendor shopping in the evening \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 17 \n\n\nFull day of classes: approximately 8:00 am–5:00 pm \n\n\nConvention meals and social time \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 18 \n\n\nMorning/early afternoon classes: approximately 8:00 am–2:00 pm \n\n\nPack-up\, goodbyes\, and travel home \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation & Lodging\nVenue & HotelNewport News Marriott at City Center740 Town Center Drive\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, USA \nGuilders Weave uses the Marriott as a one-stop convention hub: classrooms\, banquet space\, and guest rooms all in the same complex. \nTidewater Basketry Guild has arranged a special group room rate for Guilders Weave 2026: \n\n\nGroup rate: about $129 per night (plus tax) at Newport News Marriott at City Center \n\n\nGroup block dates: typically from the day before through the day after the event (January 14–19\, 2026) \n\n\nGroup rate includes enhanced breakfast on key mornings for guests in the block \n\n\nReservation deadline: the hotel link and cut-off date (for 2025 it’s listed as mid-December 2025) are posted on the official Guilders Weave page \n\n\nAlways confirm the current rate\, dates\, and booking link on the Tidewater Basketry Guild website under the Guilders Weave tab. \n\nWho Should Attend\nGuilders Weave is perfect for: \n\n\nAdult basketmakers from beginner to advanced \n\n\nWeavers who enjoy small\, focused classes \n\n\nGuild members and independent weavers looking for a winter weaving getaway \n\n\nTeachers who want to propose classes and connect with enthusiastic students \n\n\n\nRegistration & Class Info\nClass lists\, registration forms\, policies\, and teacher bios are all posted on the Guilders Weave 2026 section of the Tidewater Basketry Guild website \nBecause of the event’s popularity\, GW26 filled and closed registration quickly in 2025 updates. If you’re planning to attend in future years\, watch for: \n\n\nTeacher information and proposals opening around April–May \n\n\nStudent registration and class selection forms posted mid-summer \n\n\nA firm postmark date in early September that determines the first round of class draws\, with current Tidewater Basketry Guild members given priority in that draw. \n\n\n  \nGuilders Weave 2026 \nTidewater Basketry Guild convention \nadult basketry convention Virginia \nbasketry conference Newport News VA \nbasket weaving retreat January 2026 \nGuilders Weave Newport News Marriott at City Center \nTidewater Basketry Guild events \nbasketry classes January 2026 \nbasket weaving convention 2026 \nwinter basketry event East Coast \nNorth Georgia Basketry events \nlearn to weave baskets Virginia \nadvanced basketry workshops 2026
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