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.
2025 A WEAVING ODYSSEY
CPBWG BOARD 2024-2025
President
Vice President/ Programs
Secretary
Treasurer
Member at Large:
Communications
Member at Large:
Membership/Audit
Member at Large:
Special Events
GUILD MEMBERSHIP
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.
9
November
2024
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.
NEWSLETTER
CPBWG 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.