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Spring Retreat - 2025

Left to Right: Wilson, Lewis, Kraus (Featured Teacher), Curtis, Lucht

May 14-18. 2025
Seabeck Conference Center

Join us at Seabeck Conference Center on the scenic Hood Canal near Silverdale, WA. Walk the wooded trails or beachcomb along the shore. We are excited to have Beth Homa Kraus as our Feature Teacher this year! As usual, there will be a wide variety of workshops with our many talented teachers.

REGISTRATION, PAYMENT, AND CLASS SELECTION IS ON-LINE ONLY

BROCHURE/CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (.pdf) (now active)

Teacher or Scholarship Recipient? Register HERE  (opens new window)

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GENERAL REGISTRATION, PAYMENT, AND CLASS SELECTION

SUBMIT TWO (2) FORMS (click):

FORM 1: REGISTRATION / HOUSING and PAYMENT (available 1/27/25)

FORM 2: CLASS SELECTION (available 1/27/25)

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QUESTIONS? Refer to the Brochure, or email retreat_registration@nwbasketweavers.org

INSTRUCTIONS:

REGISTRATION IS ON-LINE ONLY: If this is a problem for you, please send an email to: retreat_registration@nwbasketweavers.org

You are asked to fill out TWO Forms:

(1) REGISTRATION/PAYMENT FORM. On this Form you will select Housing and provide contact and other important information. You will also pay a Registration Fee (a $15 Administration Fee and Housing, plus optional Basket Raffle Tickets). Payments will be by credit card via PayPal (similar to on-line Guild Membership payments). Details of the payment process are on the Form (you do not need a PayPal account).

(2) CLASS SELECTION FORM. On this form you will be asked to select your first, second, and third choice class for each session. You will also be asked to indicate a “top choice” class for the whole retreat.

Class assignments will NOT be on a first-come first-served basis. Everyone who completes the forms by midnight (24:00) on 1/30 will be given equal priority in class assignments. There is thus no need to rush on the form as soon as it opens (but don’t delay).
Registration will remain open until April 11, 2025.

Once class lists are determined you will receive a bill detailing the balance of what you owe (Class costs, materials fees, adjustments for any changes in housing assignments). This bill will be paid online using a Form provided at the time. This Final Payment Form will also ask you to provide Emergency Contact Information, select among volunteer options, and offer an additional chance to purchase Raffle tickets. Final Payment will again be made online by credit card via PayPal (same as before).

 FOR CANCELLATION POLICY, CLICK HERE  <<<<<

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

For those who haven’t attended a Retreat before, expect to have a weekend full of exciting basketry experiences! The Retreat is an adult get-away for guild members to take time to focus their attention on basketry. Attendees can learn in classes, bring projects from home for free weaving, visit with others, relax in the natural forest setting, and enjoy the fun evening presentations and events. Retreat can be very intense due to the variety of talented people who attend, concentrated work in classes, and the breadth of projects in the making. We encourage those attending their first Retreat, to plan some free time along with the classes.

SEABECK CONFERENCE CENTER:
Seabeck is on the Kitsap Peninsula in a beautiful location with stunning mountain views across Seabeck Bay. Wander the Hood Canal beach, or around the small lake and trails in the woods. Sleeping accommodations range from single to four-person occupancy. Bedding and linens are supplied. No pets are allowed. Visit their website for additional information: http://www.seabeck.org/

EVENTS:
There are several events in addition to the classes throughout the weekend. The Guild merchandise will be available for purchase, nearby is a table laden with snacks and goodies you bring to share.

You can buy tickets for the Raffle Basket (donated by one of our talented members) and the Bag Raffle on at the registration table. The Bag Raffles take place after dinner on Thursday, and the Raffle Basket Drawing is Saturday evening. Bring donations for each of these events, as well as the Treasure Table, where you can find unusual materials for a small donation.

Friday evening has the end of the Silent Auction, and the Live Auction! This is always an entertaining event, and also the main fund-raiser for the Guild. Bring your enthusiasm and your money!

Saturday evening is the Awl for Baskets marketplace, where members can sell materials and finished items, and afterwards, there is the Gala Opening for the Gallery Show,which is available for viewing through Saturday afternoon. Guild members bring up to three of their baskets for this unjuried show, and it’s a great way to see what everyone has been doing. New basketmakers are highly encouraged to bring their baskets! Class baskets are also welcome. And we love to see our teachers’ work, too!