Basket conventions, workshops, basket classes,
arts & craft shows, folk school classes, museum exhibitions,
gallery openings, antique auctions, flea markets and shows,
rustic furniture gatherings, gourd fests and workshops!
Get your event listed here too! Contact WickerWoman.com
******Denotes where Cathryn will be teaching or exhibiting.******
| JANUARY |
~~JANUARY 17-20, 2008~~
2008 GUILDER’S WEAVE — TIDEWATER BASKETRY GUILD
The Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel, Newport News, VA
http://www.tidewaterbasketryguild.org/guilders_weave.html
~~JANUARY 25, 26, 27, 2008~~
11th ANNUAL WEAVING RETREAT WEEKEND
BASKETS ‘N THE WORKS
Columbia Lakes Resort and Conference Center
West Columbia, Texas
http://www.intheworks.net/WEAVING%20RETREAT.htm
| FEBRUARY |
*****FEBRUARY 1 - MARCH 16, 2008*****
Craft in the Spotlight "The Home"
North House Folk School, 500 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, MN
~~FEBRUARY 16 & 17, 2008~~
WILLOW WEAVING WEEKEND
Two days of willow stake & strand and rib basketry with
Jo Campbell-Amsler and Joanna E. Schanz.
PDF brochure available on website or send SASE to:
Broom and Basket Shop
618 8th Ave., West Amana, IA 52203
Phone 319-622-3315
http://www.BroomAndBasket.com/
~~FEBRUARY 22, 23, & 24, 2008~~
19th ANNUAL WINTER WEAVE, MENTOR, OH
Basketweaving conference held at the Wildwood Cultural Center.
Teachers are: Dianne Gleixner, Karen Griffith, Venie Hinson, Gail Hutchinson, Flo Hoppe,
Kay & Fred Kohler, Marilyn Wald, Nathan Taylor, Sharon Klussman and Eileen LaPorte
Contact: Char Ciammaichella at charweave@roadrunner.com or 1-330-562-1903
7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor, OH 44060
http://www.WinterWeave.com/classes.htm
| MARCH |
*****March 13-April 12, 2008*****
Solo Antler Basket Exhibition
ANTLER BASKETS
MASCULINE ELEMENT - FEMININE FORM
by Cathryn Peters
Opening Reception, Demonstration and Slide Show
Friday, March 14, 2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Lyric Center for the Arts
514 Chestnut Street
Virginia, Minnesota 55792
218-741-5577
~~March 26-30, 2008~~
NORTHWEST BASKET WEAVERS SPRING RETREAT
Pilgrim Firs Conference Center, Port Orchard, WA
Teachers are: Mary Hettmansperger, Marilyn Moore, Cathie Harper, Katherine Lewis,
Lei McCornack, Marge Meyer, Margaret Mathewson, Lois Russel, Jo Ann Hart,
Vicky Nickelson, Rae Hunter, Sue Marvin, Therese Fisher, Deb Curtis, Sally Anaya,
Donna Sakamoto Crispin, and Kay Harradine.
http://www.nwbasketweavers.org/Retreat2008/teacherphotos.html
~~March 13-16, 2008~~
2008 NCBA Convention "My Baskets and Me"
Sheraton Hotel, Durham, North Carolina
http://ncbasketmakers.com/2008/brochure.html
~~March 27, 28, 29, 30, 2008~~
FLORIDA TROPICAL WEAVERS GUILD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Lake Yale, Florida
The Annual Conference of the Florida Tropical Weavers Guild will be held at the
Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center near Eustis, FL, located near I-75 and the Orlando National Airport.
Download a complete brochure of events at the website.
http://ftwg.org/conference_2008/index.html
~~March 28 - 30, 2008~~
LAKE HOME & CABIN SHOW
Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
Lake Home and Cabin owners mecca for finding decorating ideas and items to furnish their homes with rustic furniture, log cabin accessories, willow, birch bark, pine and more. Find everything you’ve been looking for, here!
http://www.LakeHomeandCabinShow.com
~~March 28-30, 2008~~
6TH ANNUAL WEAVER’S SUMMIT
Abe Martin Lodge, located in the Brown County National Park
Nashville, Indiana
http://www.weaverssummit.com/index.html
| APRIL |
~~April 4 - 6, 2008~~
LAKE HOME & CABIN SHOW–
Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
Lake Home and Cabin owners mecca for finding decorating ideas and items to
furnish their homes with rustic furniture, log cabin accessories, willow,
birch bark, pine and more. Find everything you’ve been looking for, here!
http://www.LakeHomeandCabinShow.com
~~April 10 - 13, 2008~~
26th ANNUAL SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW
National Building Museum in Washington, DC
http://www.SmithsonianCraftShow.org
SPRING FLING 2008
Cliffbreakers, Riverside Resort & Conference Center, Rockford, IL
Teachers are: Tom Holtkamp, Karen Griffith, Marla Helton, Annetta Kraayeveld,
Loni Labek, Pam Talsky, Susan Tucker, Jennie Bass and Ellonyia Yenney.
http://www.llbwa.com/events/spring08/springFling08.shtml
~~April 11 - 13, 2008~~
LAKE HOME & CABIN SHOW
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lake Home and Cabin owners mecca for finding decorating ideas and items to
furnish their homes with rustic furniture, log cabin accessories, willow, birch bark,
pine and more. Find everything you’ve been looking for, here!
http://www.LakeHomeandCabinShow.com
~~April 11 - 13, 2008~~
Northeast Basketmakers Guild (NBG) Gathering 2008
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts
http://www.northeastbasketmakers.org/event3.aspx
~~April 17, 18, & 19, 2007~~
3rd ANNUAL STATELINE FRIENDS WEAVING RETREAT
Headed by the Whitewater Basket Guild, Richmond, Indiana.
Kuhlman Center, Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, Indiana. Richmond, IN borders the Ohio stateline at I-70 in proximity.
Teachers are: Denise Arzberger, Anne Bowers, Ronda Brugh, Jo Campbell-Amsler, Pat Carothers, Char Ciammaicella, Anne Coleman, Susan Coyle, Patty Feather, Karen Griffith, Margaret Harness, Venie Hinson, Tom Holtkamp, Debbie Hurd, Gail Hutchinson, Marjorie Kennedy, Julie Kleinrath, Sharon Klusmann, Annetta Kraayeveld, Alan Litchfield, Diane Masi, Nancy Matthews, Barb McNally, Regina Riley, Marlys Sowers, Sherry Stephens, Pam Talsky, Eric Taylor, Marilyn Wald, Pat Welti, Martha Wetherbee, and Laura Lee Zanger.
http://www.whitewaterbasketguild.com/retreat.htm
******April 18, 19, & 20, 2007******
HEADWATERS BASKETMAKERS GUILD 
13th ANNUAL BASKETWEAVERS WORKSHOP
Concordia Language College
Salolampi Finnish Village
Bemidji, Minnesota
Classes held on Friday evening 6-10pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 8:30am-4pm.
Teachers: Janet Olney, Cathryn Peters,
Sandy Quint and Tressa Sularz
For more information, registration or to request a brochure contact:
Eve Sumsky, 481 Lake Ave. NW, Tenstrike, MN 56683, Phone: 218-586-3533
Email: epbensum@paulbunyan.net
~~April 25-27, 2008~~
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN BASKETRY
Teachers: Jo Campbell-Amsler and JoAann Kelly Catsos
High Amana, 618 8th Ave, Amana, IA, 52203
Phone: 319-622-3315
Email: jeschanz@netins.net
http://www.broomandbasket.com/classes.asp
| MAY |
~~May 2, 3, & 4, 2008~~
LAKE COUNTRY BASKET FEST 2008
Brookfield/Milwaukee Sheraton Hotel in Brookfield, WI
You must be a member of the guild ($15.00 membership) to register for Basket Fest.
Registration for Basket Fest is $100.00 plus class fees payable to the instructors.
http://www.LakeCountryBasketGuild.com
*****May 15, 16, 17, 2008*****
SILVER DOLLAR CITY BASKET SEMINAR & WORKSHOP
Branson, Missouri
Cathryn’s teaching three antler basket classes:
Thursday –"Double Take" Antler Melon (Class Full)
Friday — "Sitting Pretty" Antler Basket With Feet
Saturday –"All Closed Up!" Mule Deer Antler Basket
For more information and to receive a full-color brochure contact:
Silver Dollar City Basket Seminar & Workshop Homepage
Basket Seminar Coordinator Karen Smith
Phone: 417-338-3864 or 417-338-8232
ksmith@silverdollarcity.com
~~May 12 & 13, 2008 / May 14 - 18, 2008~~
STOWE BASKETRY FESTIVAL
Round Hearth, Stowe, VT
Teachers are: Diane Stanton, Keiko Takeda, Cass Schorch, Judy Olney, John Excell,
Deanna J. Savoy, Jackie Abrams, Tressa Sularz, Wendy Durfey, Flo Hoppe,
Bobbi Hall, Judy Flanders, Eric Taylor and Pattie Bagley.
http://www.RoundHearth.com
~~May 30, 31 and June 1, 2008~~
Gourd Artist Gathering
Cherokee, North Carolina
http://www.gourdgathering.net/
~~May 30-June 1, 2008~~
Ozark Folk Center
Hickory Bark Seat Weaving w/Owen Rein
The Ozark Folk Center State Park
PO Box 500
Mountain View, AR 72560
http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/education-workshops/workshop-event.asp?id=280
Owen’s Website http://www.owenrein.com/index.html
| JUNE |
~~June 6-8, 2008~~
22nd ANNUAL RED EARTH FESTIVAL
Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Celebrating Native American Art and Dance
Hundreds of dancers, in full tribal regalia, will participate in the AT&T Red Earth Festival Parade scheduled Friday, June 6 at 10:30 am in downtown Oklahoma City. The Red Earth Art Market opens Friday, June 6 at 11 am and the first Grand Entry of dance competitors begins at noon inside the Cox Convention Center Arena. Grand Entries are scheduled at noon and 7 pm Friday and Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. The Red Earth Run, a 5k run and 2 mile fun walk, scheduled at 8 am Saturday June 7 on Regatta Park River Trails. Basketweaving demonstrations will be done by members of the Oklahoma Native American Basketmakers Association (ONAB) and the Oklahoma Basketmakers Guild all three days. For more information contact: Red Earth, Inc at (405) 427-5228
http://www.RedEarth.org http://www.ONAB.org
~~June 20 - 22, 2008~~
11th ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT SHOW & SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL
North House Folk School, Grand Marais, Minnesota
The North House Folk School in Grand Marais will hold their 11TH ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT SHOW & SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL, Friday through Sunday, June 20-22. Featured will be wooden boat displays, live radio shows, harbor tours by boat, free traditional craft demonstrations, "Craft for the Home" craft making, a boats-to-tools auction, the Great Chowder Challenge, and a summer solstice pageant. For more information, dial 1-888-387-9762
www.NorthHouse.org
~~June 20-22, 2008~~
15th ANNUAL WEAVIN IN WINONA, MN
Winona State University, Tau Conference Center
Teachers scheduled are: Sandy Bulgrin, Venie Hinson, Julie Kleinrath, Marlene Meyer, Cass Schorsch, Marlys Sowers, and Dianne Stanton. All workshop information including colored pictures of classes and a registration form which can be printed, will be available on the web site when it becomes available.
Please send a self-addressed stamped business envelope for brochure to Deb Mather, 2075 Edgewood Dr NE, Owatonna MN 55060 Email: deb@weavinwinona.com
http://www.WeavinWinona.com
NEW! ~~June 27, 2008~~ NEW!
Presentation: Rivercane Usage by Native Peoples
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Five Civilized Tribes Museum, 2nd Floor
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Native American Basketweavers Association (ONABA), through the Visiting Artist Fellowship Community Project,
invite you to a presentation by ONABA Vice President, Robin McBride Scott
on Rivercane Usage by Native Peoples. Reception following the program.
There will also be a special exhibit of SE rivercane baskets by the museum.
Come visit with 30 plus basket weavers from several states.
Email Peggy Sanders Brennan at pbweave@yahoo.
Reserve your spot now for next summer’s rivercane workshop in Oklahoma.
www.onab.org
*****JUNE 29-JULY 5, 2008*****
SPECIALIZED RARE NICHE SEAT WEAVING CLASS OFFERING!
HAND-TWISTED BULRUSH SEATWEAVING CLASS
John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC
Come experience the age-old tranditional seatweaving technique of hand-twisted natural bulrush and/or cattail leaf chair seating with master seatweaver, Cathryn Peters. Weeklong class focus: 3-4 days learning history of rush seating, gathering, harvesting and processing methods, specialized weaving designs, English vs. American techniques, discussion and use of various tools, and finishing techniques. Then if time allows, experimentation with various other seat weaving designs and techniques, with special emphasis on natural rush. Bring your own post-and-rail chair or footstool, instructor will also have some available for purchase.
Phone Registration: 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 1-800-365-5724
| JULY |
~~July 11-13, 2007~~
6th ANNUAL GEORGIA GOURD SOCIETIES GOURD SHOW & SALE
PRESENTED BY THE GEORGIA GOURD SOCIETY
Enchanted Gourds "Magic in the Gardens"
Coweta County Fairgrounds, Newnan, GA
http://www.GeorgiaGourdSociety.com
~~July 11-14, 2008~~
9th ANNUAL WOODLANDER’S GATHERING
Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, Mineral Point, WI
Join Daniel Mack in America’s heartland for 4 action packed days filled with over 60 workshops, demonstrations, networking, music, fun and fellowship. The GATHERING is for folks who love nature and are interested in creating with natural materials….from beginners to pros. They are rustic furniture makers, artists and craftsmen, woodworkers & carvers, basket makers, gardeners and naturalists, plus those who are just curious about it all.
New!~~July 16-19, 2007~~New!
TENNESSEE BASKETRY ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
"Visit the Past, Weave the Present, Dream the Future"
18 teachers presenting 42 classes in the Greenville High School Cafeteria, Greenville, TN
http://www.TennesseeBasketryAssociation.com
THE SEATWEAVERS’ GUILD
FIRST ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & CONVENTION/WORKSHOP/GATHERING
Nelsonville, Ohio at Robbins Crossing on the grounds of Hocking College
Join the Founding Members of The SeatWeavers’ Guild as we embark on our first annual meeting and sharing workshop, held on the grounds of Hocking College in the 1880s recreation village of Robbins Crossing. Teachers, workshops, demonstrations, etc. are yet to be determined, but you can bet we’ll have an excellent weekend planned. Whether you are a member of the guild, prospective member, sponsor or just plain enthsiast of the craft of chair seat weaving, there will be something for you here!
Stay tuned for new developments, we’ll post here on the Events Calendar as they happen!
Keep track also by reading the posts on the Seatweaving Forum
Chair Caning, Seatweaving & Wicker Repair Forum
http://disc.yourwebapps.com/Indices/220033.html
NEW! PDF SeatWeavers’ Guild Membership Form NEW!
~~July 18, 19, 20, 2008~~
LAKE SIDE LIVING EXPO
Gunstock Mountain Resort
Near Gilford, NH., very near Lake Winnipesaukee, NH.
Rustic Furniture, Cabin Decor, Etc. Call Blain Anthony at 518 479 EXPO for details.
http://www.lakesidelivingexpo.com
CONTEMPORARY BASKET/ANCIENT WAYS
Ghost Ranch Conference Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Join Donna Sakamoto Crispin and Aimee Yogi as they guide participants in learning 6-8 variations of twining, an ancient basketry technique. In the nearby Great Basin, twined basketry fragments have been found that were over 10,000 years old! Twining techniques that will be taught include: plain twining, reverse twining, arrow weave, 3 rod waling, reverse 3 rod waling and more. Type in "Crispin" (without the quotes) on the website to find class description [A731j].
MID SUMMER WEAVE
Weav’em Up and Lash’em Out
Dayton, OH
The Heritage Basketry Guild of Dayton, Ohio presents their annual conference at the
I.U.E. Hall on Woodman Drive, located only minutes from SR 35.
Teachers: Marla Helton, Thomas Holtkamp, Marilyn Wald, Karen Tembreull,
Kathy Tessler, Karen Zane and Judy Zugish
Brochure and reservation form now available as PDF online.
http://www.geocities.com/midsummerweave
| AUGUST |
~~AUGUST 7-10, 2008~~
MISSOURI BASKETMAKERS GUILD ANNUAL CONVENTION
"Weave Me in St. Louis"
Holiday Inn/Southwest, Viking Conference Center
10709 Watson Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63127
(314) 821-6600 or (800) 682-6338
Convention Co-Chairs: Martha Kay Larsen and Leanne Nielsen
http://www.unionpoint.net/mbg/convention.html
~~August 9 & 10, 2008~~
34th Annual Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
Presented by the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Red Arrow Park
929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
http://www.wdcc.org
| SEPTEMBER |
~~SEPTEMBER 5 & 6, 2008~~
CAMP TUCK-A-BASKET
Land of Lincoln Basketweavers Association
Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL
We have a great lineup with the following teachers: Nancy Carlson, Susan Coyle, Venie Hinson, Flo Hoppe, Gail Hutchinson, Marlene Meyer, Marlys Sowers, and Laura Lee Zanger. As usual we will be offering Friday evening classes, and all-day classes on Saturday and Sunday. There will be something for everyone and all weaving levels. Classes run on Friday night will be from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. On Saturday they will run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch and then Sunday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
http://www.llbwa.com/events/tuck08.shtml
~~SEPTEMBER 17 - 21, 2008~~
2008 TIDAL TWININGS FALL BASKETRY RETREAT
Lincoln City, OR
Presented by the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild, held at the B’nai B’rith Camp on Devil’s Lake, just outside of Lincoln City, Oregon.
http://www.basketryguild.org/index.html
~~SEPTEMBER 18 - 20, 2008~~
CENTRAL PA BASKET WEAVERS GUILD
"Spring Fever” Weekend Weaving Retreat
Camp Hebron near Halifax, Pennsylvania
http://basketry.homestead.com/files/Retreat_Packet.pdf
*****SEPTEMBER 20 & 21, 2008*****
6th ANNUAL GOODS FROM THE WOODS UP NORTH MARKETPLACE~~
IRA Civic Center, Grand Rapids, MN
Goods from the Woods is a Minnesota-grown initiative that combines educational workshops, an ‘Up North’ specialty forest products marketplace and a community festival to celebrate northern forests and promote a vibrant forest-based economy. Come and experience the unique and highest quality products made from Minnesota forests. Watch as the teachers from North House Folk School in Grand Marais demonstrate their course crafts and listen to the various workshop lectures.
http://www.GoodsfromtheWoods.org
~~SEPTEMBER 27, 28 & 29, 2008~~
3rd ANNUAL WILLOWE’S WEAVING SEMINAR
Hancock County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, IN 46140
The seminar will feature basket weaving, seat weaving and jewelry classes, using a variety of materials and techniques.
Teachers are: Vinie Hinson, Pam Talsky, Sherian Cody, Gail Hutchinson, Karen Griffith, Tom Holtkamp and Susan Twombly.
http://www.willowes.com/seminar/seminar.htm
~~SEPTEMBER 25, 26, & 27, 2008~~
NORTHWEST HOOSIER BASKET GUILD PRESENTS:
Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso, Indiana
http://www.nwhoosierbasketguild.com
| OCTOBER |
~~OCTOBER 22 - 26, 2008~~
ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN BASKETMAKERS (AMB) ANNUAL CONVENTION
"Ready… Set… Weave"
McCamly Plaza Hotel, Battle Creek, MI
http://www.MichiganBasketmakers.com
~~OCTOBER 11 & 12, 2008~~
KENTUCKY GUILD of ARTISTS and CRAFTSMEN’S FALL CRAFT FAIR
Berea, KY
Hands on Activities for all ages and musical entertainment. Demonstrations and the opportunity to get your hands dirty.
http://www.kyguild.org/spring_fair.htm
~~OCTOBER 26, 27 & 28, 2007~~
8th ANNUAL OKLAHOMA WEAVERS WEEKEND
Central Christian Camp & Conference Center, Guthrie, OK
Sponsored by the Basket Weavers Guild of Oklahoma, all classes will be held in the Conference Center at the camp. Weavers will begin their weekend experience on Friday evening with a Potluck dinner and classes. Saturday’s schedule will begin following an 7:30 a.m. breakfast. Sunday’s class will begin at 8:00 a.m. with brunch at 10:00 a.m.
Teachers are: Mary Smith-Stokes, Debbie Hurd, Karen Zane, Candace Katz, Brenda McKinnon, Billy Owen, Marty Bartlett, Rena Vickery, Pauline Asbury, Karen Hobbs, and Mary Sorrells.
http://www.okbasketweaversguild.com/
| NOVEMBER |
| DECEMBER |
