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SUMMARY:Missouri Basketweavers Guild – If Baskets Could Talk
DESCRIPTION:The Missouri Basketweavers Guild (MBG) invites you to the 2026 Annual Convention – “If Baskets Could Talk”\, a four-day celebration of basketry\, creativity\, and community. \nHeld July 30–August 2\, 2026 at the Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon\, Missouri\, the convention brings together basketmakers of all experience levels to learn\, weave\, and share their love of the historic art of basketry. \nMBG’s mission is to stimulate interest and perpetuate the historic art of basketry while providing an outlet for making new friends and sharing ideas\, talents\, and experiences—“If Baskets Could Talk” is the next chapter of that story. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nWhen: July 30 – August 2\, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday) \n\n\nWhere: Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center \n\n\nAddress: 500 E. Elm Street\, Lebanon\, MO 65536 \n\n\nThe Cowan Civic Center is a large\, multi-purpose complex in downtown Lebanon with an expansive exhibit hall\, flexible meeting rooms\, a 675-seat theater\, and on-site walking trail—well suited to host conventions\, trade shows\, and craft gatherings like MBG’s annual event. \n\nConvention Highlights\n(You can tweak this copy once the official class list is released; it’s based on the guild’s mission and recent convention formats.) \nAt “If Baskets Could Talk\,” attendees can expect: \n\n\nFour days of basketry classes with a variety of teachers\, techniques\, and skill levels—from beginner-friendly projects to advanced designs. \n\n\nA large exhibit hall for weaving\, vendors\, and gathering\, plus smaller rooms for the exhibit\, silent auction\, and hospitality. \n\n\nA welcoming guild community where members share materials tips\, design ideas\, and the history of basketry in Missouri and beyond. \n\n\nAdditional activities commonly offered at MBG conventions\, such as: \n\n\nExhibit Room showcasing member and teacher baskets \n\n\nScholarships and awards presented during convention activities \n\n\nSilent auction / raffles supporting MBG’s mission \n\n\nOpen weave tables for finishing projects or starting something new \n\n\n\n\nMore detailed information—class schedule\, teacher list\, exhibit guidelines\, and evening activities—will be published on the MBG 2026 Annual Convention page as planning progresses. \n\nTeacher & Vendor Opportunities\nMBG is actively planning for 2026 and has opened key opportunities for involvement: \n\n\nTeacher class proposals for the 2026 convention are being accepted through Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 via the online proposal form. \n\n\nVendor applications for vending space at the convention are accepted through Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026. \n\n\nThe guild is also inviting donations in support of the 2026 event. \n\n\nProspective teachers\, vendors\, and sponsors can find links to the 2026 Teacher Class Proposals\, 2026 Vendor Application\, and Donations for 2026 directly on the Missouri Basketweavers Guild website. \n\nAbout the Missouri Basketweavers Guild\nThe Missouri Basketweavers Guild\, Inc. is dedicated to: \n\n\nStimulating interest in basketry \n\n\nPerpetuating the historic art of basketmaking \n\n\nProviding an outlet for friendship\, shared learning\, and exchange of ideas \n\n\nSharing information on materials\, education\, marketing\, and history specific to basketmakers \n\n\nThe annual convention is the guild’s flagship event\, welcoming members and guests from across Missouri and surrounding states. \n\nQuick Facts\nEvent: Missouri Basketweavers Guild – 2026 Annual Convention “If Baskets Could Talk”When: July 30 – August 2\, 2026Where: Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center\, 500 E. Elm St\, Lebanon\, MOHost: Missouri Basketweavers Guild\, Inc.Format: 4-day basketry convention with classes\, exhibit\, vendors\, auctions & guild activities Contact: convention-mbg@basketweavers.org \n\n\nMissouri Basketweavers Guild 2026 Convention \n\n\n“If Baskets Could Talk” basketry convention \n\n\nMissouri Basket Weavers Guild annual convention \n\n\nbasket weaving convention Lebanon Missouri 2026 \n\n\nKenneth E. Cowan Civic Center basketry event \n\n\n\n\nfour day basket weaving convention in Missouri \n\n\nMissouri Basketweavers Guild annual basketry event July 30–August 2\, 2026 \n\n\nbasket weaving classes and workshops at Cowan Civic Center \n\n\nMidwest basketry convention with exhibit\, vendors\, and auctions \n\n\nMissouri basketmaking guild event “If Baskets Could Talk” \n\n\n\n\nBasketry Events \n\n\n2026 Basket Weaving Conventions \n\n\nMissouri Basketry \n\n\nFiber Arts Conferences \n\n\nWeaving Workshops & Guild Events
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