1. Affiliated guild members register first; non-members register
during open registration. (See #7). Registrants must be at least 18
years old.
2. We accept NO oral registrations, class requests or
cancellations. Everything must be in writing.
3. You must use the registration form provided.
4. Get your registration in on time as attendance is limited.
5. The registration fee includes lunch on Friday and Saturday, the
banquet on Saturday evening, classroom space rental, and all other
event activities.
6. List the classes you want each day in order of preference. Select
only those classes you are willing to take. You are responsible for
paying for all classes to which you are assigned. List several
choices for each day - the more choices indicated, the better your
chances. If all your preferences are filled, you won’t be assigned a
class on that day. Select classes consistent with your skill level.
(SEE BELOW)
7. Member Registration: Affiliated guild members’ registration forms
must be postmarked between September 1st and 15th. You must list
your guild affiliation. These forms will be processed and classes
assigned beginning with the postmark date of Sept. 1st. Applications
with an early postmark will be held until Sept. 15th. Notification
will be mailed as soon as class assignments are completed. If you
miss the member registration period, you may still register through
September 26 (Open Registration).
Open Registration: All others should mail registration forms between
September 16th and 26th ONLY. These forms will be processed and
classes assigned based on the postmark. Notification will be mailed
as soon as class assignments are completed. If all classes are
filled, registrants will be placed on a wait list and notified as
vacancies occur.
8. Cancellations & refunds: Registration cancellations (see # 2)
received prior to November 26th will be entitled to a refund less a
$20 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after that date.
Please note that individual teachers determine how to handle their
class fees for cancellations. Hotel cancellations must be
communicated directly to the hotel. Determination to cancel the
event itself will ONLY be made by the Chair entirely at her
discretion. If that occurs, the information will be posted on TBG’s
website by 6 PM Wednesday, January 13th and one contact from each
guild will be notified. The guilds are then responsible for
communicating that information to their group. Non-guild registrants
must access the website if in doubt.
9. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Remember, you are
responsible for the class fees for every class you are assigned.
Payment must be made by the date stated, or all classes are
forfeited.
10. Send your completed registration form, the signed waiver, your
check made out to TBG in the correct amount, and the self-addressed,
stamped envelope to:
Jamie Van Oekel 757-436-6725
324 Woodberry Dr.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
guildersweave@tidewaterbasketryguild.org
Please ensure your registration form is legible and accurate!
SKILL LEVELS: Please be accurate in evaluating your skill level to
prevent frustration to yourself, the teacher, and other students in
your class. Note the emphasis on “material being used.”
1. Beginner Little to no weaving experience with the material being
used.
2. Beginner/Intermediate Still a beginner but ready for something
more challenging.
3. Intermediate Skilled at basic techniques with material being
used.
4. Intermediate/Advanced Still an intermediate weaver but ready to
try something more challenging.
5. Advanced Master of all basic skills and ready to try new
techniques, fibers, shaping and creative methods.
