Registration Opens February 1, 2026

Dates of Conference
Thursday - Sunday

April 30 - May 3, 2026

Location:  
Seabeck Conference Center

Seabeck, Washington

https://www.seabeck.org/

Cost:  Being determined

Classes
Being determined

Would you like to teach?  Email Christine at ccmanges@gmail.com

Scholarship Information
 RBI Members can apply for a limited number of scholarships to assist with registration costs.  These are provided by the Fundraising/Scholarship Committee.  More info coming!

Lodging
Lodging is at  Seabeck Conference Center.  Commuter options available.

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Lodging the Evening Before and the Night After:  TBA

Meals/Food
Every effort will be made to accommodate food restrictions such as gluten free and vegetarian.
 
Airports:
The Seattle/Tacoma International Airport is the closest airport to the conference center.  It is 70 miles or 1 hour, 15 minutes from the conference center.  There are busses available; the guild will also be arranging transportation.

 

Trailing Spouse:

A spouse who accompanies an attendee, with or without meals, and stays in the Conference Center.

cost TBA.

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Vendor Tables

Vendor tables are available for $40.  Please keep the items related to rug braiding and other wool crafts.  

Rug Challenge:  Braided Garden/Mixed Media!!
The guild's Rug Challenges over the years have led to wonderful and innovative creations in the world of Rug Braiding.  Join with us in creating something simple and small..... to complex and large!  The topic can be interpreted any way you like, from flower rugs to farm furrows to flower-colored rugs.  "Mixed Media" means that the rug can contain other wool crafts (rug hooking or punching, wool applique, or non-wool items such as metal, wood, or plastic.  The Rug Challenge Rugs will be presented one evening at the conference.  Share your work with us!

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Cancellations / Refunds

Our cancellation policy before April 8, 2026 is a refund of registration fee less $50 to cover our costs, and full refund of teacher fees.

On April 8 and after, no refund of registration unless you find a replacement for yourself and no refund of teacher fees. Student will receive all class materials and any kit.

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Things to Do Nearby

1.  Visit Pia the Peacemaker who is a Dambo Troll. She is 45 minutes away on Bainbridge Island.  (Photo below)

2.  Hike Guillemot Cove Old Growth Trail with the Stump House (photo below)

3.  Seattle is about 1.5 hours away with a ferry ride. The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum (photo below) is located on the grounds with the Space Needle.  Downtown Seattle is walkable and lovely.

4.  Before or after, Port Townsend is 1.5 hours North on the Peninsula and is a small historic town. It's emphasis is wooden boat building.  

5.  Poulsbo (a Norwegian Town)  is a very small town 25 minutes from Seabeck that is also lovely.