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Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers’ Guild

The Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers’ Guild is a voluntary organization whose purpose shall be to perpetuate the art of basketry; stimulate public appreciation, knowledge of and interest in basketry; and emphasize the importance of basketry as a heritage craft. The CPBWG was founded by Linda Clifton in January 1997.


CPBWG BOARD     2024-2025

President

Sharon Schaeffer

Vice President/ Programs

 Marilyn Julius

Secretary

Stephanie Hamel

Treasurer

Darlene Laughman

Member at Large:
Communications

Suzanne Williamson

Member at Large:
Membership/Audit

Donna Kumpf

Member at Large:
Special Events

Anne Kelly

Membership to the Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers' Guild includes open attendance to all guild meetings. Monthly guild weaves are held in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October, and November. An annual Weaving Retreat is held in April for current members only, fees extra. We also host a basket convention, A Weaving Odyssey each September. No guild meetings are scheduled in December. Membership dues are $20 per calendar year (January 1 to December 31). Dues cannot be prorated. New members are invited to join the Guild! Dues are $20. New members who join the guild in September at the Weaving Odyssey will receive four months free, as well as the following calendar year. The CPBWG’s members are from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, and several other states. We welcome new members! If you would like to attend one class before becoming a member, contact the Program Chair. 

CPBWG
EVENTS
 CALENDAR 

Please check the newsletter for more information on these monthly events. If you have any questions please contact Marilyn, the program chair.

11

January 

2025

Island Time basket
UPDATED LOCATION AND TIME
Camp Hill Grocery Store Community Room
camp Hill, PA
10:00-4:00
Joanne Sheriff will be  teaching this nautical themed basket. Deadline to sign up is January 5, 2025. 

Guild holiday party, luncheon, weave information in December 2024 newsletter.
Joanne Sheriff will lead basketweave, click HERE for signup information.


NEWSLETTER

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The newsletter comes out four times a year: March, June, September, and December. It is available to read online, and is sent to all current CPBWG member.

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