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SUMMARY:Tennessee Basketry Association 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Basketry Association (TBA) invites you to the 2026 Convention\, a four-day celebration of basket weaving\, creativity\, and fellowship in the heart of Middle Tennessee. \nHeld at Leslie Town Centre in Cookeville\, Tennessee\, this annual convention features multiple talented instructors\, original designs\, and classes for every skill level. \nWhether you’re just getting started or you’ve been weaving for years\, you’ll find projects\, people\, and a pace that fit you. \n\nDates & Location\n\n\nDates: July 15–18\, 2026 (Wednesday–Saturday) \n\n\nVenue: Leslie Town Centre – premier event and meeting venue for Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland region \n\n\nAddress: 1 West First Street\, Cookeville\, TN 38501 \n\n\nHost City: Cookeville\, Tennessee – centrally located on I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville on the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nUse this in your main “About the Convention” section: \n\n\nFour days of basket weaving classes with multiple instructors and skill levels\, using a variety of materials and teaching original designs. \n\n\nA friendly\, supportive atmosphere with weavers from across Tennessee and beyond. \n\n\nOpportunities to learn new techniques\, refine your skills\, and finish beautiful baskets to take home. \n\n\nConvenient\, all-under-one-roof style venue with modern amenities\, free parking\, nearby lodging\, and easy access to downtown Cookeville shops and restaurants. \n\n\nYou can pair this block with a “Register Now” button that links to TBA’s registration site or brochure (Square or the TBA website). \n\nTentative Daily Rhythm\n(Adjust when the official brochure is out – this is layout text only.) \nWednesday\, July 15 \n\n\nCheck-in & registration \n\n\nAfternoon & evening classes \n\n\nThursday–Friday\, July 16–17 \n\n\nFull-day and partial-day classes \n\n\nVendor/supply shopping and social time in between sessions \n\n\nSaturday\, July 18 \n\n\nMorning and early afternoon classes \n\n\nClosing activities & farewells \n\n\n\nAbout Leslie Town Centre\nLeslie Town Centre is a brick\, conference-style facility in Cookeville’s historic downtown\, known for: \n\n\nTwo flexible event spaces with modern lighting and AV \n\n\nOn-site parking and easy load-in for vendors and teachers \n\n\nWalkable access to Dogwood Park\, the Train Depot Museum\, and downtown restaurants and hotels \n\n\nIt’s designed for conferences\, expos\, receptions\, and banquets\, making it ideal for a weaving convention setup with classroom tables\, vendor areas\, and display spaces. \n\nQuick Facts\nEvent: Tennessee Basketry Association 2026 ConventionWhen: July 15–18\, 2026Where: Leslie Town Centre\, 1 W First St\, Cookeville\, TN 38501Host: Tennessee Basketry AssociationFocus: Annual basket weaving convention with multiple instructors\, skill levels\, materials & original designs \n(Add “Registration link” and “Download brochure” buttons once those URLs are available.) \n\n\n\nTennessee Basketry Association 2026 Convention \n\n\nTBA 2026 basketry convention Cookeville \n\n\nBasket weaving convention July 15–18 2026 \n\n\nLeslie Town Centre basketry event \n\n\nTennessee basket weaving classes 2026 \n\n\nAnnual Tennessee Basketry Association convention in Cookeville TN \n\n\nMulti-day basket weaving workshops at Leslie Town Centre \n\n\nMiddle Tennessee basketry event with multiple instructors \n\n\nBasket weaving retreat and convention in Cookeville Tennessee \n\n\n\n\nBasketry Events \n\n\n2026 Basket Weaving Conventions \n\n\nTennessee Basketry \n\n\nFiber Arts Conferences \n\n\nWeaving Workshops
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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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