LCBG OFFERS THE FOLLOWING…

We publish a quarterly newsletter (Newsweave) in January, April, July, and October.  It is sent to all registered members via email (mailed to those without internet access) and aims at keeping everyone informed of opportunities and happenings in the world of basketry.

The Newsweave contains information about upcoming meetings, helpful weaving tips of the month, basket trivia, free patterns, basketry supply business advertisements, and other weaving related items of interest.  They are available for members to pick up at the meetings or are sent to members unable to attend the meetings.  The Newsweave also contains a membership form, which can be completed and returned to the VP/Membership with either new membership or renewal fee.  If you would like to advertise your business in our quarterly Newsweave, check out our Membership page and/or contact the guild VP/Membership.

Our annual Basket Fest is held the last weekend in April or the first weekend in May.  It is a three-day event.  We bring in well known instructors from all over the country to teach a variety of weaving classes, from beginner to advanced.  There is also a Basket Boutique (vendor area), Silent Auction, and our  Teachers' Marketplace.  There is a separate registration fee and fees for each class.  Brochures and registration information for Basket Fest are usually available at the December meeting, and are sent to those who cannot make this meeting.  You must be a paid member to receive the first mailing of the Basket Fest brochure and be included in the first round of class registrations.  The complete brochure (in color) will then be posted on this website after first round registrations.

We sponsor an award ribbon for baskets displayed at the Wisconsin State Fair (August).  The winner of the LCBG sponsored ribbon will receive a certificate for one year’s membership beginning January 1 of the year immediately following the State Fair.