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SUMMARY:Northeast Basketmakers Guild – Spring Gathering 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Basketmakers Guild (NBG) for the 2026 Spring Gathering\, a three-day basketry weekend filled with classes\, exhibits\, marketplace shopping\, and time with weaving friends from across New England and beyond. \nThe Gathering will be held at the Polish American Club of Agawam in Feeding Hills\, MA\, making it easy to drive in from across the Northeast. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nDates: April 24–26\, 2026 (Friday–Sunday) \n\n\nVenue: Polish American Club of Agawam \n\n\nAddress: 139 Southwick Street\, Feeding Hills\, MA 01030 \n\n\nRegion: New England \n\n\n\nHighlights\nAt the 2026 Spring Gathering you can expect: \n\n\nBasketry classes all weekend – Friday afternoon\, all day Saturday\, and Sunday morning\, with options for different skill levels and styles. \n\n\nMembers’ Exhibit – share your work and vote on favorite baskets. \n\n\nRaffle – basketry items donated by teachers and members. \n\n\nMarketplace – vendors and NBG business members with reed\, patterns\, tools\, kits\, and finished baskets. \n\n\nBuddy Plan – pairing new attendees with experienced members to help them feel at home. \n\n\nAnnual Meeting during Saturday lunch\, plus plenty of time to reconnect with friends and make new ones. \n\n\n\nSchedule at a Glance\nFriday\, April 24 \n\n\n11:15 am – Registration & exhibit basket drop-off begin \n\n\n12:00 – 6:00 pm – Friday classes \n\n\nSaturday\, April 25 \n\n\n8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Exhibit voting \n\n\n8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 – 5:00 pm – Classes \n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch \n\n\n12:15 – 12:45 pm – NBG Annual Meeting \n\n\n5:15 pm – Basket raffle & exhibit awards \n\n\n~6:00 pm – Dinner\, followed by Marketplace \n\n\nSunday\, April 26 \n\n\n8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Classes \n\n\n\nMeals & Hospitality\n\n\nOptional boxed lunch Friday (pre-purchase). \n\n\nSaturday lunch and dinner are included with packages that include Saturday classes. \n\n\nLight snacks\, coffee\, tea\, and water available throughout the event; a cash bar opens late Saturday afternoon. \n\n\n\nAccommodations\nSuggested lodging for the Spring Gathering is the Hilton Garden Inn Springfield\, just across the river in Springfield\, MA\, with a special NBG room block and group code. \n\n\nHotel: Hilton Garden Inn \n\n\nAddress: 800 Hall of Fame Ave\, Springfield\, MA 01105 Northeast Basketmakers Guild \n\n\nGuests can book via the group web link or by calling the hotel directly and asking for the Northeast Basketmakers Guild rate. \n\nRegistration & Pricing\nRegistration opens first to NBG members\, then to non-members: \n\n\nNBG member registration opens: November 5\, 2025 \n\n\nNon-member registration opens: December 1\, 2025 \n\n\nSample package pricing (member / non-member): \n\n\nFull weekend (Fri–Sun) with Saturday lunch & dinner: $210 / $240 \n\n\nFriday only: $65 / $75 \n\n\nSaturday only (with lunch & dinner): $135 / $145 \n\n\nSunday only: $55 / $65 \n\n\nAdditional options for combined days and guest meals are available. \n\n\nOnline registration and class selection are handled through the NBG website; payment can be made by PayPal/credit card or check. Cancellation with partial refund is available until March 23\, 2026.
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