Missouri Basketweavers Guild, Inc. is dedicated to stimulating interest and perpetuating the historic art of basketry while providing an outlet for making new friends, sharing ideas, talents and experiences. Each member shares a common thread – or “spoke” if you will – in their enthusiasm and passion for basketry. Together, guild members share and provide information on materials, education, marketing and history specific to the needs of basket makers.
"If Baskets Could Talk"
MBG Annual Convention
July 30 through August 2, 2026
Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center, Lebanon, MO
Convention Co-Chairs: Vicky Frayne and Laura How
April 1, 2026 - "If Baskets Could Talk...." Convention information online. Accepting convention registrations and class preferences April 1 through May 15, 2026. See 2026 Annual Convention for full details.
January 11, 2026 - Submissions for teacher classes for the 2026 Convention are now closed. Vendor applications for vending space remains open. (See 2026 Vendor Application)
November 30, 2025 - Teacher submissions for the 2026 convention will be accepted through Saturday, January 10, 2026. (See 2026 Teacher Class Proposal)
November 30, 2025 - Vendor requests for vending space at the 2026 convention will be accepted through Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (See 2026 Vendor Application)
November 30, 2025 - Please consider donating to the 2026 Convention. (See Donations for 2026)
September 30, 2025 - Documents pattern by Mary & Jimmie Earl McKinzie added to free pattern page.
August 18, 2025 - 2026 Convention Page added. Plans are underway. 2026 Annual Convention
August 11, 2025 - New Web Page for Exhibit Room. The Exhibit Room
August 7, 2025 - Updated 2025 Convention scholarship and award winners. Awards and Scholarships
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