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SUMMARY:Weave Away with Kentucky Basket Association (KBA) for our 30th Anniversary!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kentucky Basket Association as we celebrate three decades of craftsmanship at our 2026 Annual Convention. We are gathering in the heart of Somerset to honor our heritage\, learn from master weavers\, and “weave away” together. Don’t miss out on this historic event featuring KBA202!\n\n \n\nThis year\, we are especially excited to welcome our friends from the North Georgia Basketry Guild and other regional weaving communities. Whether you are looking for traditional Appalachian patterns or modern sculptural techniques\, this convention is the premier event for the Southern basketry community.\n\n \n\n📅 Convention Dates: September 30 – October 2\, 2026\n\n \n\n📍 Location: The Center for Rural Development\, 2292 S Highway 27\, Somerset\, KY 42501\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n \n\n 	National Instructors: Learn advanced techniques including ribbed basketry\, coiling\, plaiting\, and twill weaving.\n \n 	Artisan Marketplace: Shop for specialty reed\, cane\, white oak splits\, and hand-forged handles from our approved vendors.\n \n 	Skill Expansion: Classes tailored for every level—from Novice (first-time weavers) to Advanced artisans.\n \n 	Heritage & Tradition: Explore patterns rooted in Native American and Appalachian traditions that have shaped Georgia and Kentucky basketry for generations.\n\n\n\n\nImportant Registration Links & Deadlines:\n \n\n 	Teacher Proposals: Now being accepted! Submission deadline is February 28\, 2026.\n \n 	Registration: Opens in April 2026. Membership with KBA is required to attend.\n \n 	Ways to Register: * Online Registration Form (New for 2026!)\n\n 	Adobe Digital Form: Email completed forms to loeserg@yahoo.com.\n \n 	Mail-In: Send forms and checks to Gail Loeser.\n\n\n\n\n\nPerpetuating the Art • Educating the Artist • Honoring the Heritage Visit www.kentuckybaskets.org for more info!
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SUMMARY:Wisconsin Weave Away 2026 Basket Weaving Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nFriday 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. \nA 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. \nWhether 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. \n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \nSATURDAY CLASS OFFERINGS:  MONDAY\, MAY 4TH\n\nSUNDAY CLASS OFFERINGS: MONDAY\, MAY 11TH\n \n\nReminders:\nRegistration opens May 31\, 2026 (Packets will be emailed ~May 29th).\nPre-Conference: Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\nMain Conference: Friday\, October 2 – Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone:  (call/text); 715-853-1323\nwovenblessingsbasketry@gmail.com\nWebsite: https://wovenblessingsbasketry.com/  \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wovenblessingsbasketry\n\n\n\n\n\nbasket weaving conference\, basketry conference 2026\, Wisconsin Weave Away 2026\, basket weaving classes\, basket making workshops \nblack ash basket weaving\, birch bark basketry\, ribbed basket weaving\, traditional basket making\, beginner basket weaving class\, intermediate basket weaving workshop\, basketry teachers\, weaving conference\, handmade basket workshopsbasket weaving Georgia\, Georgia basketry\, North Georgia basket weaving\, basket weaving classes near Georgia\, basketry guild Georgia\, North Georgia Basketry\, basket making community\, weaving events for basket makers
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