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SUMMARY:🧺✨ East Tennessee Basket Weavers’ Retreat – November 4–7\, 2026 ✨🧺
DESCRIPTION:Experience the art of handwoven basketry during the peak of autumn in the Smoky Mountain foothills. This annual retreat is the premier East Tennessee basketry event for hobbyists and professionals alike. Whether you are searching for beginner basket weaving classes or advanced heritage craft techniques\, our multi-day retreat offers immersive learning in a serene\, creative environment. \nHighlights: \n\n\nSkill-Building Workshops: Focus on ribbed baskets\, white oak weaving\, and natural fiber arts. \n\n\nCommunity Connection: Network with members of the East Tennessee Basketweavers Association. \n\n\nOn-Site Lodging: Stay where you weave! Inclusive packages available for the full Appalachian craft experience. \n\n\nDates: November 4-7\, 2026 \nLocation: Clyde Austin 4-H Camp\, Greenville TN \nKeywords: Tennessee Basketry Association Convention 2026\, basket weaving convention\, Cookeville TN events\, fiber arts workshops 2026. \nEvent Overview: Save the date for the 2026 TBA Convention\, the largest gathering of basket weavers in Tennessee. Centrally located for participants from Knoxville\, Nashville\, and Chattanooga\, this four-day fiber arts conference features nationally recognized instructors and a massive basketry marketplace. \nWhy Attend: \n\n\nMasterclasses: Learn traditional weaving techniques and modern sculptural forms. \n\n\nThe Marketplace: Shop for basketry supplies\, hand-dyed reed\, and unique tools from top basketry vendors. \n\n\nExhibit Gallery: View a juried showcase of the finest handmade baskets in the Volunteer State. \n\n\nRetreat Classes\, Instructors & Keywords \n\n\n\n\nClass Title\nInstructor\nSkill Level\nKeywords\n\n\n\n\nMinibou (W1)\nSusan & Eric Baxter\nBeginner\n\nBloom base\, round reed\, chase weave\, rolled border \n\n\n\n3 Small Brooms (W2)\nMarlow Gates\nAll Levels\n\nBroom corn\, whisk broom\, turnover weave\, cake tester \n\n\n\nSweet Transportation (W3)\nMarilyn Parr\nIntermediate\n\nPie carrier\, round wood base\, shaping\, upset spokes \n\n\n\nChristmas Cheer (W4)\nBonnie Rideout\nAll Levels\n\nJar basket\, twill weave\, floral arrangement\, holiday \n\n\n\nColor Squared (TH1)\nCandy Alexander\nAll Levels\n\nDyed locking rows\, base fillers\, stacked columns \n\n\n\nTribal (TH2)\nKaren & Kim Maugans\nAll Levels\n\nSpace-dyed reed\, seagrass\, leather handles\, chase weave \n\n\n\n7″ Gourd Basket (TH3/FR3)\nSheryl Scott\nAll Levels\n\nPrepared Martin gourd\, continuous weave\, flat reed \n\n\n\nDouble Crossed (TH4)\nCandy Alexander\nIntermediate\n\nSlotted wood base\, space-dyed reed\, leather side handles \n\n\n\nSquatty (TH5)\nKaren & Kim Maugans\nAll Levels\n\nSplayed feet\, living room tote\, leather handles \n\n\n\nApple Gourd Basket (TH6/S2)\nSheryl Scott\nAll Levels\n\nGourd art\, continuous weave\, natural craft \n\n\n\nHearth Broom (TH7)\nMarlow Gates\nAll Levels\n\nWood carving\, broom corn\, fireplace broom\, strength required \n\n\n\nGenetaToo (TH8)\nSusan & Eric Baxter\nAdvanced\n\nPetal base\, Hamburg cane\, round reed\, trac border \n\n\n\nMedium Tree Collar (TH9)\nMarilyn Parr\nIntermediate\n\nTree collar\, triple twine\, overlays\, holiday decor \n\n\n\nNothing but Blue Skies (TH10)\nBonnie Rideout\nAll Levels\n\nLarge basket\, step up arrows\, seagrass rim\, bird accent \n\n\n\nThrasher Lane (TH11)\nMarilyn Wald\nIntermediate\n\nDouble wall\, double slotted base\, paired arrows \n\n\n\nCobweb Broom (TH12)\nMarlow Gates\nBeginner\n\nIntro broom making\, finished handle\, round broom \n\n\n\nReversable Carrier (FR1)\nCandy Alexander\nAll Levels\n\nSlotted wood base\, leather handles\, reversible pattern \n\n\n\nOld Coffee Road (FR2)\nMarilyn Wald\nBeginner\n\nTraditional weaving\, gift basket\, shaping base \n\n\n\nNaturals Jars (FR4)\nSheryl Scott\nAll Levels\n\nPhilodendron sheathes\, natural fibers\, jute\, glass jar \n\n\n\nFour Corners (FR5)\nMarilyn Wald\nAll Levels\n\nD handle\, traditional weaving\, vegetable accents \n\n\n\nZiba (FR6)\nSusan & Eric Baxter\nBeginner\n\nAutumn colors\, bloom base\, swirl pattern\, rolled border \n\n\n\nSweeper Broom (FR7)\nMarlow Gates\nAdvanced\n\nVine-wrapped handle\, broom corn\, full-size sweeper \n\n\n\n8″ Melon (FR8)\nKaren & Kim Maugans\nAll Levels\n\nRib basket\, God’s Eye\, rib insertion\, traditional craft \n\n\n\nMaking Tracks (FR9)\nMarilyn Parr\nIntermediate\n\nTurkey tracks design\, leather clutch\, silver conchos \n\n\n\nCenter of Attention (FR10)\nBonnie Rideout\nAll Levels\n\nAmish handles\, “Blessed” sitter\, pip berries\, slotted base \n\n\n\nZipped Up (S1)\nCandy Alexander\nAll Levels\n\nColor play pattern\, slotted base\, precision shaping \n\n\n\nSullivan (S3)\nSusan & Eric Baxter\nBeginner\n\nRound reed\, bloom base\, 3-rod wale\, rolled border \n\n\n\nWitches’ Broom (S4)\nMarlow Gates\nAll Levels\n\nDyed broom corn\, turn-over head\, magic wand \n\n\n\nWoven 2 Gather (S5)\nKaren & Kim Maugans\nAll Levels\n\nMarket basket\, woven base\, double lashing \n\n\n\nTP Supply (S6)\nMarilyn Parr\nIntermediate\n\nTower basket\, round base\, whirls\, bathroom storage \n\n\n\nAll Hearts Come Home (S7)\nBonnie Rideout\nAll Levels\n\nChicken feet base\, state charm\, push-in handle\, holiday \n\n\n\nQuilt Blocks (S8)\nMarilyn Wald\nIntermediate\n\nHand-painted quilt blocks\, wood base\, quilter tote \n\n\n\n\n\n\n🤝 Connect with ETBWA\n\n\nFacebook Group: East Tennessee Basket Weavers’ Association \n\n\nEmail: etbwa@gmail.com \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://northgeorgiabasketry.com/event/east-tennessee-basket-weavers/
LOCATION:Clyde Austin 4-H Camp\, Greenville TN
CATEGORIES:Events,Festival
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