Fall Workshop 2006

We have an exciting lineup of classes for the 2006 Land of Lincoln Basketweavers Association Fall Workshop. 

Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. Vendors will be available until 9 p.m. Classes are planned from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Supper-- a sandwich, chips, cookie and pop -- will be from Avanti's, and may be pre-ordered at a cost between $3.75 and $4.75 depending on the sandwich.

On Saturday, the doors will open at 7:30 a.m. Vendors will be available and a light breakfast will be provided by Bloomington weavers. Weaving will begin at 9:00 a.m.

A potato bar lunch is included in the $25 registration fee and will be served at 12:30. The bar includes baked potatoes and condiments, a soup, dessert, rolls and a drink. Additional drinks will be available for 25 cents. There also will be a short LLBWA board meeting during lunch.

Classes will resume after lunch. The workshop concludes at 5 p.m.

Registration for the workshop is due by July 7 . There are 6 Friday night classes, 7 Saturday classes and two Friday/Saturday classes offered. Please review the pictures and descriptions of the projects, teacher biographies and print the registration form. When choosing classes, please list them in order of preference. Return the registration form, a $25 registration fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Pat Gustafson, 441 Carlock Road, Carlock, IL. 61725.

The registration fee covers the $450 cost of the Interstate Center, $10 charge for Saturday lunch and miscellaneous expenses involved with offering the workshop.

On July 8, we will draw registration requests randomly and make class assignments. Forms received after July 7 will be processed in the order received and assigned the remaining class seats.

Class assignments will be mailed shortly thereafter. The instructor/material fees will be due to Pat Gustafson by July 31. You also will have a chance at that time to order kits (when available).

Because of the quick turnaround of class assignments, we will not be able to refund registration fees.

Non-members of LLBWA are welcome to attend, but need to add $5 to the cost of each class. An open weave area also will be available, but you must fill out a registration form and include the registration fee.

We have reserved spaces at two hotels near the Interstate Center, for those staying overnight. These two hotels: Country Inn & Suites, 923 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, 61704, 309-828-7177 and the Ramada Limited & Suites, 919 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington IL, 61704, 309-828-0900.

The Country Inn & Suites has a few rooms available for $59/night; the rest of the rooms at both the Country Inn & Suites and the Ramada Limited & Suites are $67/night. When you make your reservation, ask for the Land of Lincoln Basketweavers block. Reservations for hotels must be made by August 23rd, 2006.

We feel very fortunate to have attracted such talented teachers and hope that you are pleased with the selections. If you have any questions contact the following people: Pat Gustafson (309-376-7024) or Marcia Hammerstrand (309-663-5848).