First Time Attendees

What a First Time Attendee should know!

If this is your first MBG Convention as a seasoned basket weaver or are attending for the first time as a newer basket weaver, we are happy you will be coming and want to make it an enjoyable experience! Be sure to check “First Time Attendee” on your registration form. First Time attendees receive an MBG name tag holder and a special gift during check-in at the convention registration desk.

Basket Buddies - If you are a first-time attendee and wish to be paired with a Basket Buddie please mark the corresponding checkbox on the registration form. You will be contacted at a later time with your Basket Buddies’ name and contact information. Your Basket Buddie will be able to guide you through class assignments and answer any questions about the events throughout the Convention. They will also be able to help you with unfamiliar basket weaving terms and techniques. For more information about Basket Buddies contact “Convention” on Contact Us.

First time students are eligible to win the First Time Attendee Curry Scholarship which will be pre-drawn and recognized during the Awards Night activities. Must be present to win.

We also offer free membership to the guild for the first year for first-time members. To qualify you must never have been a member of MBG. (See Membership)