Pre-Planning and Registering
Q: What is the cost of the conference?
A: The conference package which includes 3 half-day seminars and the 3 evening events is $425 and is available from January 21 – March 23. Workshop pricing is: 1-day $200, 2-day $300, 3-day $400.
Beginning March 31 through May 26 a la carte options are available for half-day seminars at $140 each, and for the three evening events: $35 for the Thursday reception and fashion show, $50 for the Friday shopping vendor gala, and $65 for the Saturday banquet and keynote address.
Q: When and how can I register for the Conference?
A: All Registration information is available on the conference website https://anwgconference.org/ Click on the “Registration” tab at the top of each webpage.
Q: I have already registered and want to edit my registration. I asked to change my password and don’t understand what they sent me; what is it?
A: If you select the option “I forgot my password / I don’t have a password” then rsvpBOOK will send you a link to a page where you can reset your password. For most people this message will have the blue underlined text “Reset Password”, but others will instead show you the full URL itself. Paste this into your internet browser.
Q: How do I know what to bring for my workshop/seminar? Will the instructors be emailing us with details?
A: Each workshop and seminar description on the website lists the materials and equipment that students need to bring, as well as the materials fee and details. Refer to the Workshop Schedule – ANWG 2025 Conference and the Seminar Schedule – ANWG 2025 Conference for links to the appropriate sessions. Please note that materials fee will be collected by the instructor during class. Please bring your materials fee in cash.
Q: Can I change my seminars/workshops after signing up? What’s the deadline?
A: If you wish to make changes to your seminar choices, add a workshop, or change the name you wish to display on your nametag you may do so until May 26, 2025. From March 31 through May 26, you may add a fourth seminar. Additions and changes to workshops and seminars are subject to availability. See ANWG Cancellation Policy in Practice.
Q: How do I get back to my registration page without a password?
A: Near the top of the confirmation email is the line
To view your Confirmation, please click here.
Click on the “click here” link. That will take you to the Confirmation page. At the very top center of that page is a blue button that says “Edit My Registration”. Click on that to get to your registration page; no password is needed.
Q: How do I get tickets for my spouse/friend to attend the evening events? .
A: Individual tickets for the evening events (reception and fashion show, vendor shopping gala, and banquet and keynote) are available until May 26 on the registration form. Use the link in your registration confirmation email to edit your registration.
Q: Does being on the wait list for a seminar count as one of my three seminar choices for a Conference Package?
A: No, being on the wait list does not count as one of the seminar choices. Most of the people on wait lists for a full session will not be moved into the class, so you should select your alternate choices, in addition to adding yourself to wait lists for your top choices.
Q: I’m on the waiting list for a workshop or seminar. What happens when a space becomes available for that class?
A: If you’re on the waitlist and a space opens up, the registrars will contact you. You might owe more money or be due a refund.
Q: I can’t attend the conference after all, how do I cancel my registration?
A: Send a request to registrar@anwgconference.org.
Q: How do I get back into the system after my registration was canceled?
A: Send a request to registrar@anwgconference.org.
Q: I canceled my registration but it turns out I can attend after all. How do I reactivate it?
A: Send a request to registrar@anwgconference.org.
Q: It can take a long time to get a response to a question sent to the registrar email address (registrar@anwgconference.org). What hours is that inbox staffed?
A: Questions sent to that address are handled by the conference registrars, who live in Washington, and like all of us organizing this conference are volunteers. Please be patient, particularly when emailing late in the day or early in the morning.
Q: Why didn’t I receive a confirmation email?
A: Confirmation email comes within a few minutes. The sender is Conference Registrar <events@rsvpbook.com> and the subject line is ”[ANWG 2025 Conference] Registration Confirmation”. This might end up in your spam folder. Google Mail might put it with Promotions. We can send it again; mail a request to registrar@anwgconference.org.
Q: My credit card wasn’t accepted! What do I do?
A: Breathe deeply and try it again. Almost all of the credit card problems we know about have come from not entering complete information, or entering incorrect information, or not clicking on the center of the button. Some cards have been rejected due to being invalid or over the credit limit.
Q: How many seminars can I choose?
A: The Conference Package includes 3 seminars, the fashion show and reception, the vendor shopping gala, and the banquet and keynote address. A la carte seminars are offered beginning March 31 so you can purchase another in-person seminar subject to availability.
Q: What options are there for attending (workshop only/workshop+seminars/a la carte seminars only/other)?
A: We are providing many options to attend the conference including:
- the Conference Package (available until March 23) which includes 3 seminars and the 3 evening events, and
- individual workshop registration through May 26, and a la carte pricing (starting March 31) for the evening events and all seminars subject to availability.
Q: Is there an upper limit on registration? If the conference is full, will you offer a waitlist?
A: Yes, our maximum seating for the banquet and fashion show events is 720. Each workshop and seminar has a maximum capacity set by the instructor. Wait lists will be available.
Q: What is the cancellation policy if something happens, like illness or a family emergency?
A: Any cancellation before April 14 will result in a refund less an administrative charge of $100. Cancellations after April 14 will not be refunded. As a courtesy to other attendees, we ask that you notify the registrar as soon as possible so seats can be made available to others. To see the full cancellation policy go to the Cancellation Policy page.
Q: What are the various deadlines for signing up for workshops, seminars, guild booths, shows, etc. – is there a single calendar somewhere?
A: The Conference Schedule is published here: Calendar – ANWG 2025 Conference Each event and show has a deadline. Visit the various webpages online for details. The Registration page has the dates for various registration windows.
Q: How many total workshops/seminars can I take?
A: 3-day, 2-day, and 1-day workshops are offered over 4 days, and 52 seminars over 2 days. But don’t overbook yourself! Leave some time to shop in the marketplace, and to visit with fiber friends old and new. We want you to relax and enjoy your time at the conference.
Q: Will “walk-in” registration be offered to fill any last-minute openings?
A: To be determined subject to availability and instructor approval.
Q: How will someone know if there are any last-minute offerings?
A: They will be announced via the blog and on the website home page.
Q: How soon can I get information to prepare for my workshop (i.e., loom dressing instructions, materials/supplies to bring, what can be purchased, etc.)
A: Many of the workshop and seminar pages already include information about supplies and prerequisites, and instructors will be sending out emailed instructions as needed beginning in April 2025.
Q: Do I need to belong to a guild affiliated with ANWG in order to attend? If so, how do I know if my guild is a member of ANWG so that I can go? Will there be a surcharge if I’m not affiliated with a guild that belongs to ANWG? What if I live far away from any city or town that has a guild, can I just join ANWG outright?
A: You don’t need to be an ANWG guild member to attend, and yes you can join ANWG as an affiliate member for $25/yr. If you are not a member of an ANWG guild current in their dues by 12-31-24, you will be charged an additional $25 to purchase the conference package. See https://northwestweavers.org/guild-index/ for a list of guilds that are members of ANWG. If you’re interested in becoming an individual member of ANWG you can learn more at https://northwestweavers.org/about/membership/
Q: Do I need to be an ANWG guild member or affiliate member to enter an item in a conference exhibits/shows?
A: Yes, you must be an ANWG guild member or affiliate member to enter an item in a conference exhibit/show.