Stowe Basketry Festival
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Accessibility
Stowe Basketry Festival, Inc. strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request accommodations that might fit your needs or for inquiries about accessibility, please reach out to stowebasketryfestival@gmail.com to discuss how the festival might best provide a safe and welcoming environment.
Evening Class Workshops
Evening class workshops will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Blessed Sacrament Church, 728 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
Sign-up sheets will be available each day at the registration desk. If you are interested in teaching an evening class workshop.
Stowe Area Businesses Offering Discounts
Sun & Ski Inn and Suites
Festival attendees should reference the Stowe Basketry Festival to receive 35% off a two or more night stay for Stowe participants.
Call Sun & Ski Inn and Suites at 802–253–7159.
Stowe Motel & Snowdrift
Festival attendees will need to call to book directly with the Motel and should reference Stowe Basketry Festival, to receive a 15% discount on 2 or more night stay.
The Commodore Inn
Festival attendees should reference the Stowe Basketry Festival to receive 20% off,
Call The Commodore Inn at 802–253–7131.
The Round Hearth
Check out the link below for available rooms at The Round Hearth.
Enjoy a 25% discount on breakfast which will be available at 7:30 am each morning.
Stowe Bee
Enjoy a 15% discount May 12-16, 2026 to be used for breakfast, lunch or treats. Just use the code BASKETS at checkout.
Stowe Bee is located at 1056 Mountain Road in Stowe. Enjoy!
802 Soup
Fresh soup made daily.
Located at 2079 Laporte Road, Morristown, VT just outside of Stowe.
Scholarships
Two types of scholarships are being offered this year.
The first is for Teachers that can use basket weaving skills in their art classes.
The second is for attendees that may need a little extra help with tuition or class fees.
Evening Class Workshops
Evening class workshops will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Blessed Sacrament Church, 728 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672
Sign-up sheets will be available each day at the registration desk. If you are interested in teaching an evening class workshop.
Stowe Area Businesses Offering Discounts
Sun & Ski Inn and Suites
Festival attendees should reference the Stowe Basketry Festival to receive 35% off a two or more night stay for Stowe participants.
Call Sun & Ski Inn and Suites at 802–253–7159.
Stowe Motel & Snowdrift
Festival attendees will need to call to book directly with the Motel and should reference Stowe Basketry Festival, to receive a 15% discount on 2 or more night stay.
The Commodore Inn
Festival attendees should reference the Stowe Basketry Festival to receive 20% off,
Call The Commodore Inn at 802–253–7131.
The Round Hearth
Check out the link below for available rooms at The Round Hearth.
Enjoy a 25% discount on breakfast which will be available at 7:30 am each morning.
Stowe Bee
Enjoy a 15% discount May 12-16, 2026 to be used for breakfast, lunch or treats. Just use the code BASKETS at checkout.
Stowe Bee is located at 1056 Mountain Road in Stowe. Enjoy!
802 Soup
Fresh soup made daily, served with love. Vermont’s go-to spot for hearty, homemade soups, classic favorites, bold specials, and vegetarian options too.
2079 Laporte Road, Morristown, VT
Basic Basket Making Tools Include:
Packer, bent and straight tip
Ruler
Cloth measuring tape
Scissors/reed cutter
Towel
Bucket or dishpan for water
Lashing tool
Side cutter
Needle nose pliers
Clamps, large and small (depending on project, wooden clothespins might work) Pencil
Alligator clips
Spray bottle
Knife
Plane or draw knife if making wooden rims
Spoke Weight
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