Dear Guild Members and Friends,

‘Tis the season to soak up the beauty of nature — so grab a blanket, your current weaving project, and head outdoors while the days are long and the air is warm. We know it doesn’t last long here in Alberta, so enjoy every moment!

Are you thinking about becoming a member of the Alberta Basketry Guild? Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Resources and inspiration to support you on your weaving journey
• Access to our private Slack space - connect with fellow members, ask questions, share ideas, and stay in touch between events
• Discounts for Open Weaves
• Priority registration for Weaving Connections
• Spotlight Features - members are invited to apply to be featured in our newsletter and on our social media, so we can all get to know the talented individuals behind the classes, studios, and businesses that keep basketry alive and thriving in Alberta
• A warm, supportive community of like-minded weavers who cherish the rhythm and connection of working with natural materials

Become a Member Here

Call for Volunteers: 2025 Committees

If you’re feeling called to get more involved, there are plenty of ways to take part big or small. Your presence matters, and we’d love to have you with us.

2025 Committees:

• Fundraising
• Finance
• Digital Media and Communications
• Weaving Connections
• Professional Development
• Governance
• Growing and Harvesting
• Edmonton Open Weave
• Membership
• Outreach and Community Building

If one of these speaks to you, simply reply to this message — we’ll help you find your place.

Edmonton

• September 27 - Open Weave
  @Bonnie Doon Community Hall
  Save the Date

Tofield

• Sept 12-14 Baskets in the Garden
  Save the Date!

Buck Lake

• Aug 8 - 10 Weaving in the Wilderness 2025
  More Info

Kananaskis

• August 3-5th Hike + Harvest Wild Basket Making
  More Info

Evansburg

• July 4-6th Wild Roses Festival

  • Weaving Stars and Moons
    More Info
  • Hand Broom Workshop
    More Info

Pigeon Lake

• August 15-17th Remembering the Village

  • Weavers Tent and Casket Weaving
    More Info

Peanut Lake

• Sept 12-14 Grassroots Women's Gathering

  • Willow Berry Boat More Info Discount Code: GATHERWITHUS

Lacombe

• June 2-July 30
  Tania Kristensen Studio FeatureLocation: Lacombe Memorial Centre
  More Info

Calgary

• June 28–August 3
  Treat! An exhibition dedicated to the pets we love and care for
  Location: Alberta Craft Council
  More Info

Field Notes:

Mini baskets are a quick and fun project to make during the warmer months, with materials that are easy to gather - think bark, grasses, leaves, or whatever your creativity inspires you to use.

We had some wonderful mini basket submissions from our Alberta Basketry community, take a look!

Call for Submissions

In our August newsletter and on social media, we’ll be featuring:

Cattail Projects – Send us a photo of your projects made using cattails through our new submission form. We’ll feature it in the next newsletter.

Submit Here

Thank you for being part of this community of makers, learners, and gatherers.
We’re always glad to be weaving alongside you.

Warmly,

The Alberta Basketry Guild