Complexity

Biennial international juried exhibit featuring works in complex structures including apparel, yardage, and art in 2 and 3-dimensions. Juried by Muffy Young, David van Buskirk, and Alice Schlein. The exhibition opens at Mark Arts, Wichita, KS – School of Creativity Gallery on Saturday, July 6.

Fashion Show

A chance to show off your handwoven garments. Very informal – just a walk around the room – so fellow members can appreciate your work close up, and enjoy the weavers’ handshake!

Off the Runway

We want to see what you’ve been weaving! This event is the place to showcase anything and everything you have been weaving:  Scarves, household textiles, art pieces, braids, and the list goes on.

Poster Sessions

The Poster Session was instituted to allow Complex Weavers members to show/share projects and studies they are working on or have recently completed.

Silent Auction

Enjoy the Complexity exhibit? This is a fun way to support our biennial exhibit, both by donating an auction item and by making a bid.

Marketplace

No conference is complete without at least a little shopping, be it books, yarns, tools or weavings. Vending at Seminars is limited to CW members.

Olympics of Weaving

Keynote by Rebecca Winter

A new way to experience Seminars is now available for members and not-yet members.

And with it, an opportunity to experience it in a way that works best for you – Full Conference (the best value available to members only), Single Day and Single Session passes. Full Conference and Single Day passes include available sessions, food, speakers and conference events.

Here is your chance to build your own Seminars experience from a single session to a single day or more. Our registration system requires a new registration for each selection so you will need to begin the registration process and re-enter your information for each single day or individual session you choose (sorry about that).

Members get preferred pricing so make sure your membership is up to date.

Member Pricing

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Not-yet Members / Friends Pricing

Take advantage of this new opportunity to sample the Complex Weavers experience in Wichita, no strings attached.

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Before You Register (read this before you click the button):

1. Make sure your membership in CW is current. Double check membership.
2. Each registration requires a unique email address.
3. Make sure you correctly identify your registration status:
   • Attendee (for full conference) or Member (single day or individual sessions) – you are planning to participate in events, eat with the group and attend seminar sessions
   • Companion – you are there for the events and to eat with your Attendee pal but NOT attend seminar sessions
   • New Friends – you are not a member of CW, yet :), and want to register for full day, half day or individual sessions
   • CW Member – you are a member and want to register for full day, half day or individual sessions
   • Teacher 1 – you are a leader for 1 session
   • Teacher 2 – you are a leader for more than 1 session
4. Choose 1 class from each of 5 sessions. If a class you want is full, join the waitlist BUT also choose another class in that time slot in case you don’t make it in to that session.
5. When you complete your registration, you will receive an email. Your place in each session is held but registrations are not finalized until they are confirmed by the Registrar.
6. Please contact Barbara Cabrol, Registrar, at cw24registrarbc@gmail.com with questions.

Included in Full Conference Registration (3 days):

• A reception for the always highly anticipated Complexity exhibit Saturday evening, with complimentary transportation from the hotel
• Shared meals where you can visit with friends old and new from Sunday breakfast through Tuesday lunch—all included in your registration
• Special meal-time events and entertainment, including include panel discussions, a fashion show, inspiring keynote address from the fascinating Rebecca Winter, and a fun Olympics of Weaving to celebrate and wrap up our time together
• MarketPlace (get that CW Book you’ve been wanting or….)
• Poster Sessions (hear about what your fellow CW folk have been exploring) ,
• Off The Runway exhibit (see about what your fellow CW folk have been making)
• New this year, see the items from the Fashion Show up close and personal (check out what your fellow CW folk were wearing!)
• Silent Auction to support the Complexity Exhibit (plan your bidding strategy for that hot item)
• Study Group Gatherings (for some actual face-to-face conversations)
• As if all that wasn’t enough, your registration includes 5 two-hour sessions with some of the most interesting and knowledgeable people in weaving.

Make sure your membership is up to date and register beginning January 3 at noon EST for the best choice of Seminars.

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel accommodations are not included in registration.  Please use the link on the Accommodation page to make online reservations.

Conference Fees

• Full registration $550
• Companion $375 (includes meals, exhibits, keynote)  

If you are not able to register online, please contact Barbara Cabrol, Registrar, at cw24registrarbc@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policies

All cancellations incur a $35 handling fee. Refunds will be made by check from Complex Weavers. They will not appear as a credit to a charge card or PayPal, even if you register using one of those methods.

Please note that as there are usually waiting lists both for individual seminars and often for the event as a whole, there can be no substitution of attendee should you be unable to attend.

• Full refund of registration fee, less $35, up until 5/6/2024
• Half refund of registration fee, less $35, up until 6/6/2024
• No refund after 6/6/2024

The schedule is a work in progress. Here are the latest events. Please check back before you leave for Wichita for a printable PDF.

Saturday, July 6

Sunday, July 7

Monday, July 8

Tuesday, July 9

Book your CW Seminars 2024 Rooms Today!

Hyatt Regency Wichita 400 W. Waterman Wichita, KS 316-293-1234 Hotel Website

NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE SEMINARS – Single Day or Single Session Registration is available now whether you are a member or a not-yet member. Learn more on the Registration page.

We are thrilled to welcome members to Registration for Complex Weavers Seminars 2024. We are so grateful for the chance to meet again in person and bring YOU this amazing experience.

Seminars isn’t just a conference; it is your chance to connect with friends and fellow fiber folks.  It is a chance to expand your network, elevate your expertise and reignite your passion for our beloved craft of weaving.

Here’s what to expect:

• A reception for the always highly anticipated Complexity exhibit Saturday evening, with complimentary transportation from the hotel
• Shared meals where you can visit with friends old and new from Sunday breakfast through Tuesday lunch—all included in your registration
• Special meal-time events and entertainment, including include panel discussions, a fashion show, inspiring keynote address from the fascinating Rebecca Winter, and a fun Olympics of Weaving to celebrate and wrap up our time together
• MarketPlace (get that CW Book you’ve been wanting or….)
• Poster Sessions (hear about what your fellow CW folk have been exploring) ,
• Off The Runway exhibit (see about what your fellow CW folk have been making)
• New this year, see the items from the Fashion Show up close and personal (check out what your fellow CW folk were wearing!)
• Silent Auction to support the Complexity Exhibit (plan your bidding strategy for that hot item)
• Study Group Gatherings (for some actual face-to-face conversations)
• As if all that wasn’t enough, your registration includes 5 two-hour sessions with some of the most interesting and knowledgeable people in weaving.

You’ll find it hard to choose between the amazing line up of sessions. This year, for the first time, your registration also includes online access to selected 2024 Seminars after the event – more details to come.

We have meticulously curated every aspect of Seminars 2024 to ensure it isn’t just informative, but also fun!

Michele Belson, Seminars Chair

Any questions?

You can get in touch with members of the Seminars team by completing the form below