2026 Guild workshop progamme
The Southwestern Ontario Basketry Guild is is organizing another year of basketry workshops. Please find below the workshop dates for 2026. We have a great lineup of instructors this year that will teach students of all skill levels new materials, processes and techniques. The blog will be updated as teachers, descriptions and photos become available. The workshops are help every third Saturday of the year (except where noted) at the Chatham Cultural Centre. All workshops require pre-registration and pre-payment.
If you are interested in attending, please e-mail the Guild at our new address: swobg.info@gmail.com.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
No workshop this month.
No workshop this month.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
No workshop this month.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Martina Obersat - Rainbow melon basket with fancy handle (beginner)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Nancy Hager - Wicker catshead basket (all skill levels)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Lakeshore Willows (Johnny Suderman) - Stake & strand willow basket with willow bark (all skill levels)
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Martina Obersat - Diagonal plaited basket (all skill levels)
***Please note this workshop will be held on the fourth Saturday of the month.***
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Workshop & Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The guild will also host its Annual General Meeting
and potluck
lunch around midday. Old and new business will be discussed to get us ready for next year.
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