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SUMMARY:Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving by the Water” 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB) invites you to the 2026 Annual Convention – “Weaving by the Water”\, a five-day gathering of basketmakers on the St. Clair River in Port Huron\, Michigan. \nEach autumn\, hundreds of AMB members and guests come together at the Annual Convention to share techniques\, marvel at each other’s work\, and promote the art of basketry—making this one of the largest basketmaking gatherings in the United States\, with more than 200 attendees and visitors each year. \nThe 2026 theme\, “Weaving by the Water\,” celebrates both the craft of basketry and the waterfront setting of Port Huron and the Blue Water area. \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\nThe Blue Water Convention Center is a modern\, 40\,000-square-foot facility on the waterfront\, attached to a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel and located next to the Blue Water Bridge\, with easy access to downtown Port Huron’s shops and restaurants. \n\nWhat to Expect at “Weaving by the Water”\nBased on AMB’s convention format\, attendees can expect: \n\n\nFive days of basket workshops for all skill levels\, from beginner to advanced \n\n\nProjects using a wide range of materials: reed\, bark\, wood splints\, cane\, waxed linen\, beads\, and gathered naturals \n\n\nEvening programs featuring presentations\, teacher spotlights\, or special topics \n\n\nA juried and sharing exhibit room with awards and comment sheets \n\n\nSilent auction and raffles supporting AMB’s educational mission \n\n\nA lively marketplace with vendors offering kits\, patterns\, tools\, and basketry supplies \n\n\nMost activities (workshops\, evening programs\, exhibit entries) are available to registered participants\, while the vendors and exhibit room are open to the public during designated “Public Days.” \n\nAbout the Association of Michigan Basketmakers\nFounded in 1981\, the Association of Michigan Basketmakers exists to: \n\n\nDevelop and perpetuate the art of basketry \n\n\nStimulate interest and knowledge in all phases of basketry \n\n\nPromote public enthusiasm for the value of basketry in the community \n\n\nAMB members represent a wide range of experience and create baskets from diverse materials\, gathering each year at the Annual Convention to learn\, teach\, and connect. \n\nQuick Facts\nEvent: Association of Michigan Basketmakers – “Weaving by the Water” 2026 ConventionWhen: October 21–25\, 2026Where: Blue Water Convention Center\, 800 Harker St\, Port Huron\, MI 48060Host: Association of Michigan Basketmakers (AMB)Format: 5-day basketry convention with workshops\, evening programs\, exhibit room\, silent auction & marketplace \n(You can add “Register” and “Download Convention Booklet” buttons once AMB publishes the 2026 booklet.) \n\n\n\n\n\nAssociation of Michigan Basketmakers 2026 Convention \n\n\nWeaving by 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\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
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