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SUMMARY:🧺 Woven Together in Western Kentucky Spring Retreat March 5–7 – Rough River State Resort Park\, Kentucky
DESCRIPTION:Join the Woven Together in Western Kentucky Basket Guild for their 31st Annual Spring Weaver’s Retreat\, a warm and welcoming weekend of weaving\, learning\, and friendship on the shores of Rough River Lake. \nThis three-day retreat brings together basketmakers from across the region and beyond for classes\, open weaving time\, and plenty of fun at beautiful Rough River Dam State Resort Park in Falls of Rough\, Kentucky. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nDates: March 4–6\, 2026 (Thursday–Saturday) \n\n\nVenue: Rough River Dam State Resort Park \n\n\nCity: Falls of Rough\, Kentucky \n\n\nSetting: A lakeside state resort park overlooking a 5\,000-acre lake\, with lodge rooms\, cottages\, great fishing\, boating\, and outdoor recreation. \n\n\n\nEvent Host\nHosted by:Woven Together in Western Kentucky Basket Guild (WTWKY) – a basket guild dedicated to weaving together the people and craft of basketmaking through monthly meetings\, retreats\, and special events. \nThe Spring Retreat is open to all weavers\, not just guild members. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n31st Annual Spring Weaver’s Retreat – a long-running tradition of basketry in western Kentucky. \n\n\nClasses & projects with talented instructors (details typically released in the retreat booklet). \n\n\nOpen weaving time to finish projects\, visit\, and share techniques. \n\n\nFriendly\, relaxed atmosphere perfect for both new and experienced weavers. \n\n\nBeautiful lakeside setting with options for walking\, relaxing\, and enjoying nature between classes. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nRetreat Registration Fee: $40 per person. \n\n\nOpen to everyone – you do not need to be a guild member to attend. \n\n\nFor the latest information on: \n\n\nClass list and schedule \n\n\nTeacher lineup \n\n\nLodging details and meal plans \n\n\nHow to register and where to mail forms \n\n\nvisit the Woven Together in Western Kentucky Basket Guild website and look for the Spring Retreat page.
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Basketry Convention – 40 Years of Woven Friendships
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Basketmakers Association ConventionTheme: 40 Years of Woven FriendshipsDates: March 11–14\, 2027Location: Sheraton Imperial Convention Center by Marriott\, Durham\, North Carolina \nCelebrate four decades of woven friendships at the North Carolina Basketmakers Association (NCBA) Convention. Join basketmakers from across the country for four days of classes\, vendors\, exhibits\, and community—all under one roof at the Sheraton Imperial Convention Center in Durham\, NC. \nEvent Highlights\n\n\nFour days of weaving & learning – A full convention schedule from Thursday through Sunday. \n\n\nAll–levels basketry classes – From beginners picking up their first basket to advanced weavers refining complex techniques. \n\n\nNo extra-hour class fees – For this convention\, NCBA has waived extra class-hour charges\, so once you’re registered you can stack as many class hours as your schedule and availability allow. \n\n\nVibrant vendor marketplace – Tools\, patterns\, kits\, reeds\, gourds\, and other weaving supplies from a wide variety of basketry vendors. \n\n\nExhibit room & awards – Enjoy an inspiring exhibit of member work and support fellow basketmakers. \n\n\nFriendly\, welcoming atmosphere – NCBA conventions routinely draw hundreds of basketmakers\, dozens of teachers\, and around forty vendors\, with classes ranging from beginner to advanced. \n\n\n\nQuick Details\n\n\nOrganization: North Carolina Basketmakers Association (NCBA) North Carolina Basketmakers Association \n\n\nTheme: 40 Years of Woven Friendships \n\n\nDates: Thursday–Sunday\, March 11–14\, 2027 \n\n\nHotel & Venue: \n\n\nSheraton Imperial Convention Center by Marriott \n\n\nDurham\, North Carolina \n\n\nSelf-contained facility—hotel\, classrooms\, and convention spaces all in one place. \n\n\n\n\n\nLodging Information\nConvention activities are hosted at the Sheraton Imperial Convention Center in Durham\, NC\, with a special NCBA room block. \n\n\nGroup block dates: March 11–14\, 2027 (select dates within this range for convention rates) \n\n\nRoom rate: $150 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees) at the convention rate\, while the block lasts. \n\n\nReservation deadline: The room block is scheduled to close on February 13\, 2027. \n\n\nAttendees should use the reservation link provided on the NCBA convention page to ensure they receive the convention rate. \n\nClasses & Teachers\nNCBA conventions typically feature a large selection of classes covering: \n\n\nTraditional and contemporary basket designs \n\n\nA range of materials (reed\, cane\, seagrass\, gourds\, and more) \n\n\nSkill levels from true beginner to advanced weaver \n\n\nTechnique-focused workshops (color work\, shaping\, embellishments\, patterns\, etc.) \n\n\nThe 2026 teacher line-up and class list are published in the official convention brochure and online materials. Prospective teachers can find proposal instructions and the online proposal form on the NCBA convention page. \n\nVendors & Marketplace\nThe NCBA convention generally includes dozens of vendors offering: \n\n\nBasketry materials and specialty reeds \n\n\nPatterns and kits \n\n\nTools and accessories \n\n\nFinished baskets and basket-related art \n\n\nVendor information and applications are provided through NCBA’s convention resources and communications. North Carolina Basketmakers Association \n\nVisitors’ Days\nAccording to NCBA’s general convention information\, Visitors’ Days are typically Friday and Saturday: \n\n\nVisitors may access the vendor area and Exhibit Room for a modest daily fee. \n\n\nVisitors are asked not to interrupt classes or teachers who are actively teaching. \n\n\nNCBA members who visit (even without full registration) may have voting rights in the Exhibit Room. \n\n\nPlease confirm current visitor policies\, days\, and fees on NCBA’s official convention information page\, as details can change year to year. \n\nHow to Register & Learn More\nFor the most up-to-date details—including registration fees\, class catalog\, deadlines\, and any policy changes—please visit the North Carolina Basketmakers Association convention page and refer to the official 2027 Convention Brochure.
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling 2027  Land of Lincoln Basketweavers Association
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Spring Fling 2027\, a lively Illinois basket weaving event hosted by the Land of Lincoln Basketweavers Association. This popular Midwest basket weaving weekend brings together makers of all skill levels for hands-on learning\, fresh projects\, and the kind of warm\, encouraging community that makes a guild gathering unforgettable. \nIf you’re searching for basket weaving workshops in Illinois\, a spring basket weaving retreat\, or a friendly basket weaving guild Illinois experience\, Spring Fling is a wonderful way to learn new techniques and celebrate the season with fellow weavers. \n\nEvent Overview\n\n\nEvent Name: Spring Fling 2027 \n\n\nHost: Land of Lincoln Basketweavers Association \n\n\nDates: March 20–21\, 2027 \n\n\nFormat: In-person classes\, guild activities\, and community weaving \n\n\nSkill Levels: Beginner\, intermediate\, advanced \n\n\nRegion: Illinois / Midwest \n\n\n\nBasket Weaving Workshops in Illinois\nSpring Fling is designed to be welcoming\, accessible\, and skill-forward. Attendees can typically expect: \n\n\nHands-on basket weaving workshops with experienced instructors \n\n\nProjects using reed basket weaving\, rattan basket weaving\, and other traditional materials \n\n\nBeginner-friendly instruction with optional intermediate and advanced techniques \n\n\nA supportive setting for anyone exploring traditional basket weaving or contemporary styles \n\n\nA creative weekend that fits nicely into your list of 2027 basket weaving events \n\n\n\nWorkshops & Instructors\nThe association will announce the official instructor lineup and class schedule closer to the event. \nThis page will be updated with: \n\n\nWorkshop titles and descriptions \n\n\nSkill-level recommendations \n\n\nMaterials fees and supply lists \n\n\nDaily schedule details \n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration details for this basketry workshop weekend will be published by the Land of Lincoln Basketweavers Association. \nOnce released\, please check here for: \n\n\nRegistration open date \n\n\nPricing (member/non-member) \n\n\nWorkshop selection instructions \n\n\nCancellation and refund guidelines \n\n\n\nTravel Notes for Midwest Weavers\nSpring Fling is a convenient option for attendees traveling from across Illinois and neighboring states. Once the venue is confirmed\, we’ll add: \n\n\nCity/venue name \n\n\nLodging suggestions \n\n\nParking and arrival details \n\n\nLocal dining and shopping \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLand of Lincoln Basketweavers Association \n\n\nSpring Fling 2027 \n\n\nIllinois basket weaving event \n\n\nbasket weaving workshops Illinois \n\n\nMidwest basket weaving conference \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbasket weaving guild Illinois \n\n\nreed basket weaving class \n\n\nrattan basket workshop \n\n\n2027 basket weaving events \n\n\nspring basket weaving retreat \n\n\nbasketry workshop weekend \n\n\ntraditional basket weaving \n\n\ncontemporary basketry \n\n\n\n\n\nbasket weaving in Illinois \n\n\nMidwest fiber arts events \n\n\nIllinois craft workshops \n\n\n\n\n\nbeginner basket weaving workshops Illinois \n\n\nbasket weaving classes March 2027 \n\n\nweekend basket weaving retreat Midwest \n\n\nbasket weaving guild event 2027 \n\n\nwhere to learn basket weaving in Illinois
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