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SUMMARY:Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Conference 2026 in Kissimmee\, Florida
DESCRIPTION: The Florida Tropical Weavers Guild is pleased to announce the upcoming Conference 2026\, to be held in Kissimmee\, Florida. This prestigious event will showcase the artistry and craftsmanship of weavers from across the region\, providing an invaluable opportunity for networking and skill enhancement. Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of workshops\, presentations\, and exhibitions aimed at celebrating the rich traditions of weaving and fiber arts. We invite all enthusiasts and professionals to join us for this enriching experience. \nIf you love weaving\, basketry\, fiber arts\, and creative learning\, the Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Conference is a wonderful event to watch this season. The 2026 conference is being held April 16–19\, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks\, 3011 Maingate Lane\, Kissimmee\, Florida 34747. \nThis Florida fiber arts conference offers a full schedule of activity across four days\, including classes and workshops\, a vendor hall\, a fiber exhibit\, a fashion show\, keynote programming\, scholarship awards\, and evening events. The official schedule shows vendor access beginning Thursday\, workshop blocks on multiple days\, a Friday night fashion show\, and a Saturday keynote with fiber awards. \nFor North Georgia Basketry members and readers\, this is the kind of regional event that can spark fresh ideas for basket weaving\, creative surface design\, fiber exploration\, and guild networking. The official class schedule includes a basket-focused offering\, “Hula Hoop T-shirt Basket” by Emily Shrider\, alongside a broad mix of weaving\, spinning\, dye\, stitching\, and design classes. \nThe vendor experience also looks strong. FTWG lists vendors including Nickel Studios\, Catbriar Fiber Works\, Dizzy Blonde Studios\, The Bee Skep\, LoftyFiber\, and That Fiber Bish\, giving attendees a chance to shop tools\, fibers\, kits\, yarns\, and specialty supplies while connecting with other makers in the fiber community. \nAnother appealing option is the conference’s Day Tripper format. FTWG says day visitors can attend on Thursday\, Friday\, or Saturday\, with access to the vendor hall\, fiber exhibit\, guild tables\, and evening programming. As of the conference posting\, the Day Tripper fee is listed at $15 at the door. \nFor basket makers in Georgia who enjoy discovering events beyond the state line\, the Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Conference stands out as a lively Southeast fiber arts gathering with learning\, shopping\, exhibits\, and community all in one place. Kissimmee makes an easy-to-recognize destination\, and the Holiday Inn venue gives the event a convenient resort-style setting for a multi-day creative retreat. \nEvent DetailsEvent: Florida Tropical Weavers Guild Conference 2026Dates: April 16–19\, 2026Location: Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the ParksAddress: 3011 Maingate Lane\, Kissimmee\, Florida 34747 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNorth Georgia Basketry\nbasket weaving\nbasket weaving conference\nbasket weaving events near Georgia\nfiber arts conference\nweaving workshops\nbasket making\nbasketry guild events\nSoutheast basketry events\nFlorida weaving conference\nbasket weaving supplies\nfiber art design\nbasket making classes\nregional weaving events\nbasketry community
URL:https://northgeorgiabasketry.com/event/florida-tropical-weavers-guild-conference-2026-in-kissimmee-florida/
LOCATION:Kissimmee\, Florida
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