Stowe Basketry Festival
Resources
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 Lodging Offering Discounts
Sun & Ski Inn and Suites
Festival attendees should reference the Stowe Basketry Festival to receive 15% 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 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.
The Commodore Inn
Festival attendees should reference the Stowe Basketry Festival to receive 20% off,
Call The Commodore Inn at 802–253–7131.
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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