Welcome to
Central Pennsylvania
Basket Weavers' Guild
The Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers' Guild
was founded in January 1997 for the purposes of perpetuating the art of basketry; stimulating public appreciation, knowledge of and interest in basketry; and emphasizing the importance of basketry as a heritage craft.
Photo Credit: "Morning Sun" by Jeff Shields
CPBWG BOARD 2022-2023
President
Vice President/ Programs
Secretary
Treasurer
Member at Large:
Communications
Member at Large:
Membership/Audit
Member at Large:
Special Events
Anne Kelly
GUILD MEMBERSHIP
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Membership to the Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers' Guild is $20 per calendar year (January to December). Benefits include monthly guild weaves (January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October, November) and an annual Retreat in April as well as several weaving locations. The retreat is open to members only. We also host a basket convention, A Weaving Odyssey each September. No guild meetings are scheduled in December.
We currently have more than 100 members who reside in Pennsylvania, Maryland and nearby states. We welcome new members! If you would like to "try" a class, before becoming a member, contact the Program Chair (fees may be needed for supplies).
NEWSLETTER
CPBWG NEWSLETTER
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The Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers' Guild has a quarterly newsletter which is emailed to their members. For current newsletter, please click link above.
CPBWG
EVENTS
CALENDAR
Here is an overview of upcoming events. For further information and to sign up, click on the link. Contact program chair, Marilyn Julius, if you have any questions.
21
MAY
2022
Saturday, May 21, 9-4: Colorful Car Tote taught by Samantha Richards.
Sign-up information CLICK HERE
1000 Heritage Drive Gettysburg, PA 17325
12
June
2022
Annual Dye Party and Potluck
Sunday, June 12
The Dye Party will be held at Jean Foutz’ residence on Sunday, June 12, at 1:00, rain or shine. The dye is provided; members should bring reed to dye. Also, Jean asked that members bring a chair. The Guild provides the meat; attendees should please contact Jean about potluck dishes, so she can screen for duplicates.
Jean Foutz: Phone: 717.838.6563
Email: [email protected] Deadline to sign up is June 1.
1252 Queen St., Palmyra, PA
9
July
2022
Saturday, July 9, 9-4: Service project basket and hair clasp/bracelet/or dragonfly
Camp Hill, PA Giant Community Room
13
AUGUST
2022
Saturday, August 13, 9-4 (tentative): Becci Melcher will be teaching a tote at the Camp Hill Giant.
Camp Hill, PA Giant Community Room