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SUMMARY:Northwest Basket Weavers – Spring Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northwest Basket Weavers (NWBW) for their Spring Retreat 2026\, a five-day basketry getaway at Seabeck Conference Center on the scenic Hood Canal near Silverdale\, Washington. \nThis annual retreat is an adult-focused\, immersive basketry experience—time to step away from everyday life\, focus on weaving\, learn new techniques\, and connect with fellow basketmakers in a peaceful forest-and-waterfront setting. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nDates: May 13–17\, 2026 (Wednesday–Sunday) \n\n\nVenue: Seabeck Conference Center (see campus map on the NWBW retreat page) \n\n\nAddress: 13395 Lagoon Dr NW\, Seabeck\, Washington 98380 \n\n\nRegion: Kitsap Peninsula\, Pacific Northwest\, overlooking Seabeck Bay and Hood Canal \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at Retreat\nFor those who haven’t attended before\, expect a long weekend full of basketry and guild community: \n\n\nClasses & workshops with a wide variety of projects taught by many talented instructors \n\n\nTime to learn in structured classes or bring your own projects for free weaving \n\n\nA true adult get-away to focus attention on basketry and personal creative time \n\n\nA relaxed\, natural setting that encourages you to visit\, connect\, and recharge \n\n\nEvening presentations and events that showcase baskets\, techniques\, and stories \n\n\nRetreat can be wonderfully intense—lots of talented people\, concentrated learning\, and many projects underway—so first-time attendees are encouraged to build in some free time alongside their class schedule. \n\nSeabeck Conference Center Experience\nSeabeck Conference Center is a historic retreat campus on the Kitsap Peninsula\, with: \n\n\nStunning views across Seabeck Bay toward the Olympic Mountains \n\n\nHood Canal beach areas perfect for wandering and beachcombing \n\n\nA small lake\, wooded trails\, and open lawns for walking between sessions \n\n\nA variety of lodging—from single rooms to shared accommodations—with bedding and linens supplied (no pets allowed) \n\n\nThe atmosphere is casual and community-oriented: walk from your room to the dining hall\, then to classrooms\, then down to the beach—all without getting in a car. \n\nEvents & Activities\nIn addition to classes\, the NWBW Spring Retreat includes a full slate of guild activities: \n\n\nGuild merchandise table with NWBW items \n\n\nSnack table stocked with goodies attendees bring to share \n\n\nRaffle Basket and Bag Raffles (drawings after dinner on selected evenings) \n\n\nTreasure Table featuring unusual materials and finds for a small donation \n\n\nSilent Auction & Live Auction on Friday evening—the main fundraiser for the guild\, always lively and entertaining \n\n\n“Awl for Baskets” marketplace on Saturday evening\, where members sell materials and finished items \n\n\nGallery Show showcasing up to three baskets per member—class pieces\, personal work\, and teachers’ baskets\, all welcome
URL:https://northgeorgiabasketry.com/event/northwest-basket-weavers-spring-retreat-2026/
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