logo 32nd Annual Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference
Fort Worden State Park - Conference Center
Port Townsend, Washington
March 13-16, 2014

UPDATED March 30, 2013:   The Conference is over for another year for many folks. But work in the background continues. We are receiving teacher/class applications plus photos from the 2013 event.  Completed projects photos can be seen on the 2013 CLASSES page  and be sure to check out the 2013 GALLERY page. Click here for information on submitting a teacher suggestion, class idea or your application to teacher in 2014.

We hope you can join us next year.  If you are not on our email list, send Bob Alford your contact information so you will receive email updates. Contact Bob here. Questions? Use Bob's email link for them, too.

 


And what is Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference? It is a wonderful gathering of kite makers from all around the world. It is an opportunity to learn, share information, and socialize with kite friends, new and old. We strive to have classes for everyone. Each year our curriculum committee puts together an exceptional list of teachers with classes to accommodate all skill levels and kiting interests. You are invited to join us for an unforgettable weekend! Click on the classes tab above to see our proposed class/teacher list.

Dates for 2014         
The dates for the 2014 Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference are March 13th through the 16th.  Be sure you are on our contact list for emailed updates. If you did not get an email from us regarding the 2013 conference,  drop Bob a note. He will be happy to add your name to our mailing list. Do you have a friend interested in attending the 2014 conference? Have them send us their email address and be placed on our mailing list, too.  We want you to join us next year!
Our general timeline
hard at work

(Always subject to change due to good kite flying weather.)

March and April:  Teachers apply for the following year's conference with their class offering(s).  Click here for more information: DETAILS.

May and June:  Teachers and classes are selected and confirmed.

July and August:  Brochures will be ready to release throughout the world.  A preview of class offerings gets posted on the Classes page. We will let you know when that preview is on-line via email.

November:  Registration forms are made available by download (or through the mail if requested). You can print yours right from your computer! They will be available through the Details tab above.  Processing of registration forms happens as we receive them, first come, first served basis. Be on our email list so you will know the exact release date of the registration form and all the supporting information.

 

Spread the Word


Our planning committee will produce flyers describing the conference and the dates. You can use these to share with your friends and associates. They will be available at kite events and kite shops this summer. Thank you for spreading the word about our conference!

 

 Email: kitemakers@kitemakers.org