Welcome to
Central Pennsylvania
Basket Weavers’ Guild
The Central Pennsylvania Basket Weavers Guild was founded in January, 1997 by Linda Clifton. It is a voluntary, not-for-profit 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.
Cover image is courtesy of Jeff Shields.
SEPTEMBER 17-20, 2026
ASPIRE HOTEL AND SUITES
GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
The Weaving Odyssey registration is open now! Click here to go to the Odyssey page.
NEWSLETTER
CPBWG NEWSLETTER
The newsletter comes out four times a year: March, June, September, and December. It is available to read online, and is emailed to all current CPBWG members.
CPBWG BOARD 2026-2028
President
V.P./ 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
CALENDAR
Please check the newsletter for more information on these monthly events.
Guild weaves are for current members.
If you are interested in taking a class, and are not currently a member, you are invited to try one class, paying whatever class fees are posted. All adults are welcome; minors between 14 and 18 must have a parent present. You MUST contact Marilyn, the program chair, before attending as a nonmember.
23
April
2026
April 23-26, Spring Retreat at Gitt Library, Hanover, PA: This year’s teacher is Bonnie Rideout. More information was sent to members via email.
9
May
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
Deadline to sign up is April 20.
Saturday, May 9, 9-4 at Camp Hill Giant: Ducky Laughman and Marilyn Julius will be teaching a Potato Masher Basket or bring a kit/basket to work on your own. More details in the March newsletter.
14
June
2026
SIGN UP BY JUNE 1
Sunday, June 14, 1-4, Annual Dye Party/Picnic at home of Marilyn Julius: The Guild will
provide the main dish; attendees are asked to bring a covered dish. Please RSVP to Marilyn
by June 1 if you plan to attend.
11
July
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
Saturday, July 11, 9-4 at Camp Hill GiantCommunity Room
Service Project basket and flag basket. The guild will
provide materials. Registration form will be in the June newsletter.
8
August
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
Saturday, August 8, 9-4 at Camp Hill Giant: TBD
17-20
September
2026
GETTYSBURG, PA
September 17-20, A Weaving Odyssey at Aspire Hotels and Suites, Gettysburg, PA: Registration info will be posted on the web site in mid-April.
10
October
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
Saturday, October 10, 9-4 at Camp Hill Giant: Mary Morgan will be teaching a basket or a broom. More info will be coming in a future newsletter.
14
November
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
Saturday, November 14, 9-4 at Camp Hill Giant: Sharon Schaeffer will be teaching a basket wreath. More info will be in a later newsletter.