February 2026
Program and Workshops
Anne Bowers
The Artist:
Anne is from the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where she works in her studio designing and teaching baskets. She was a production basket maker for many years, and she brings those skills into each basket that she teaches. Ribbed basketry is her specialty, and some of her baskets have taken on a sculptural perspective in recent years. In 2023 she attended the World Wicker and Weaving Festival in Poznan, Poland. She taught at the 2023 National Basketry Organization Conference in Takoma, WA. She has taught on 4 basketry cruises, teaches basketry widely and lectures about the woven form. She is in her 43rd year of weaving which still fascinates her. She is thrilled that her first book, “Ribbed Basketry: Traditional to Contemporary”, is finally in print. This coming fall will mark her 35th year of participation in the annual Over the Mountain Studio Tour. Her goal is to make each student’s class a successful one.
Guild Meeting/Program: A Life in Basketry
A presentation, via PowerPoint, of my life as a basket maker, basketry teacher, traveler, writer and as a life
long learner of the woven form. I will present pictures of some of my early work, share my experiences as I
grew in my art and craft and share with the audience my love of basketry and the amazing people it has
brought into my life. I’m truly blessed to have had so many incredible experiences in my life and I love to
teach about the kind of work that I do and the incredible world of basketry.
Date/Time: February 14, 2026 10:30 AM (following Guild meeting)
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Mini Workshop: Tapestry Necklace
A charming little necklace for you to wear, this little basket is made over a form with cane, waxed linen, yarn and metallic thread. Each one will be beautiful and unique! Neck cord included.
Special tools – Students should bring to class a pair of shears that will cut thread and a small, thin awl.
Date/Time: February 14, 2026 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 11815 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Mini Workshop Fee: Members: $80 Non-Members: $115
Student’s Materials Fee: $40
Student Supply List:
Anne will provide all materials in the kit. Students should bring a small, pointy awl, a pair of small shears
that will cut can and thread. Students could also bring a pencil in case they want to write notes on their
pattern, a small towel and a small bowl or plastic container to have a bit of water in.
Extended Workshop: Tapestry Basket
This basket is so unique…woven on a wood base around a plastic mold that will remain in the basket upon completion; students will weave with waxed linen and cane. Then students will make choices among a wide variety of yarns to weave a soft landscape. Various colors of wire will also enhance the basket. Cane and a unique rim lashing will complete the basket…. So enjoyable to weave!
Date/Time: February 15, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: PFAG Studio: 11810 Parklawn Dr Suite 204 #11, Rockville, MD 20852
Workshop Fee: Members: $120 Non-Members: $165
Student’s Materials Fee: $75
Student Supply List:
Students bring to class – small container for water, shears and small, sharp scissors for thread, 3 clothespins, awl, small towel, pencil.
