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.
Please complete this packet first:
TO USE THE FILLABLE FORMS (link below)
1. Open on your device (computer or tablet is best). Use Adobe Acrobat which is free to download, or your favorite pdf viewing program.
2. Save the pdf to your device. If you need more forms, you can save a new copy of this packet to your device.
3. Fill in forms. There should be a “reset field” button if you need to correct information, just click next/previous to get to the correct field. Remember you may copy and paste your own basket descriptions from your computer!
4. Print out copies to send to the address listed on page 1, as well as printing / including basket photographs by postal mail.
(We are not yet ready to accept Jurying Submissions electronically.)
5. Please save this packet to your device—If you are chosen to teach, we may ask you to share these forms by email to the committee for the Odyssey website. You will also be asked to send the photos by email as well.
Thank you! For form questions, email Donna Kumpf/ webmaster. Other questions, email or text Becci or Betsy (see page 1)
NEW!
CPBWG Gear!
Fleece Stadium Blanket
Koozie Slim Vacuum Tumbler
CPBWG
EVENTS
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.
10
January
2026
9:30-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT
Guild member Joanne Sheriff will be teaching a round autumn themed basket. See December 2025 Newsletter for more information. Registrations are due December 8, 2025. We will also have our annual Holiday Party on this day. The guild will provide sandwiches, wraps, and sides. Please bring or purchase your own beverage. If you wish to participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped gift valued approximately $10 that you think a fellow basket weaver would enjoy. If you are not taking Joanne’s class, but are attending the Holiday Party, please let Suzanne know at [email protected] so that we can get an accurate count for lunch.
14
February
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT
Wooly Pine Sapling With Mary Annunziato
See December Newsletter for more information and registration form. Register by January 18, 2026.
21
March
2026
9:30 - 2:30
CAMP HILL GIANT
Reagan Bitler will be joining us to make a Woven Whimsy Gourd Vase with Gourd Flowers. Registration form can be found on p. 10 of December 2025 newsletter.
23
April
2026
SPRING RETREAT
April 23-26, Spring Retreat at Gitt Library, Hanover, PA: This year’s teacher is Bonnie Rideout. More information will be sent via email.
9
May
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
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
See March Newsletter
Sunday, June 14, 1-4, Annual Dye Party/Picnic at home of Marilyn Julius: More details will be in the next newsletter.
11
July
2026
9:00-4:00
CAMP HILL GIANT COMMUNITY ROOM
Saturday, July 11, 9-4 at Camp Hill Giant: Service Project basket and small basket TBD
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.
CPBWG BOARD 2026-2028
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.