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EGA Events Calendar

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2008

Aug 25-Nov 26

Louisville, KY
19th National Exhibit
EGA Headquarters

Aug 27-Oct 1

Salisbury, MD
Fiber Forum Exhibit
Showing the Fiber Forum Exhibit at University Galleries at Salisbury University.

Aug 28-30

Louisville, KY
2008 International Embroidery Conference
The Brown Hotel

Aug 30

Louisville, KY
19th National Exhibit - Opening Receptions
EGA Headquarters

Aug 31-
Sep 5

Louisville, KY
National Seminar
Golden Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration. Hosted by EGA National Board, Hyatt Regency Louisville. Contact: Armida Taylor, fits2at@aol.com or
208-890-2694

Sep 3

Louisville, KY
National Stitch-In-Public Day
EGA invites stitchers of all ages and skill levels to join in a day of community crafting that will celebrate the traditions and trends of needlework, right right where they are. There's no cost - just an effort to encourage community among stitchers. Embroiders, quilters, knitters and who will shine a light on their crafts Sept. 3 by stitching together in public spaces such as coffee shops, parks, malls – anywhere they can be seen. Let EGA Headquarters know about your event so photos, stories and updates can be shared online. Contact Brad at bcape@egausa.org if your chapter or group of stitchers wants to organize an event. Call (502) 589-6956.

Sep 27-28

Mitchell, SD
Needlearts of the Prairie
Displays of needlwork by prairie stitchers over the last two years. Demonstrations at 2pm daily, in addition to drawings and sales. Dakota Discovery Museum 1300 McGovern Ave (formerly E. University Ave).
Contact Linda Farney 605-999-7300 or mifarney@mit.midco.net

Oct 2-4

LaCrosse, WI
Oktoberfest Needlework Show
Sponsored by Coulee Country EGA. Needlework display by local members and the public. People's choice ribbons awarded in each category. La Crosse Public Library La Crosse, WI 54614. 
Contact Carol Stekel jmstekel@aol.com  608-486-2174

Oct 2–5

Akron, OH
39th Annual Stitchery Showcase
Hosted by the Stan Hywet Needlework Guild at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH. Sep 24-288. Mail entries accepted. Contact Betty Jo Scurei, Chairman bscurei@yahoo.com or Kathy Olex, Co-Chair; kmolex@sbcglobal.net

Oct 17-18

Youngstown, OH
Fall Festival of Stitches
Hosted by Youngstown Chapter; Holiday Inn in Boardman, OH. 
Contact Lue Bukovinsky, 330.757.2985, lueb@zoominternet.net

Nov 13-16

Louisville, KY
Stumpwork with Marsha Papay Gamola
A 2008 Extended Study Program at the Embroidery Museum and Resource Center, Louisville, KY.
Contact EGA Headquarters or call 502-589-6956

2009

Jan 11-19

Pine Mountain, GA
Callaway School of Needlearts Exhibit
38th annual exhibit open to the public, no admission charge. Sponsored
by Georgia Chapter EGA & Callaway Gardens at the Callaway Gardens
Conference Center. Contact Eileen Kee rookery56@bellsouth.net
478-731-0465 www.callawaygardens.com/needleart

Mar 27-28

Arroyo Grande, CA
Lois Kershner Workshop - Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Two-day workshop. Kit fee $60/Class fee $60. 5" x 7" on 24 ct congress cloth. Lunch included each day. Limited to 24 students on a first come basis. United Methodist Church, 275 N. Halcyon Rd.
Contact Judie Neufeld rwn932@yahoo.com

Apr 13–16

Delray Beach, FL 
Fiber Forum Retreat
Duncan Retreat Center, Delray Beach, FL Contact John Waddell at juststitch@pdq.net

Apr 19-23

Sante Fe, NM
ESP Santa Fe Textile Arts 
Inn on the Alameda, 303 E Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 984-2121. www.innonthealameda.com. Contact: Marie Campbell, ESP Chairman, mariecampbell2@verizon.net; 717-860-3640

Apr 22-26

Cedar Rapids, IA
Heartland Region Seminar 2009, Springtime in the Valley
Sponsored by Cedar Valley Chapter EGA,
Contact: Solveig Walstrom 319-393-8982  solveigw@mchsi.com

Apr 24-26

Florham Park, NJ
Metropolitan Region Seminar
Hamilton Park Hotel and Convention Center in Florham Park, NJ. 
Contact Gloria Lennon, Chair, gagfl@aol.com

Apr 26-30

Dearborn, MI
Great Lakes Region Seminar
Hosted by Monguagon chapter. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dearborn, MI. Contact Wendy Moore, Chairman, 734-379-3271; wenstan@comcast.net

May 3-7

Port Canaveral. FL to Bahamas
Sun Region Seminar/Cruise Sponsored by Indian River Chapter Seminar/Cruise will be held aboard the Carnival Sensation as she sails to the Bahamas with an overnight stop in Nassau. Rates will be available June '08. Passports will be required. Contact Barbara Gill,
IRCbgill@aol.com, or Sun Region website

May 29-31

Ridgecrest, NC
Stitchin' on the Ridge 2009, Carolinas Region Seminar
Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, NC.
Contact Michelle Burroughs critters01@bellsouth.net 828.808.0524

Jun 3-7

Arlington, TX
“UFO: Universe Of Finishing Opportunities” South Central Region Seminar
Seminar promotes finishing "UFO's;" held at the Hilton in Arlington, TX. Classes in finishing techniques will be offered. "Revisited" classes will also be offered with well known teachers to receive help with UFO's from their previous classes. First day registration is June 10-17, 2008. Contact Lynette Eason, 817-483-6651, SCRSeminar2009@aol.com

Jun 25-27

Boise, ID
Les Bois Adventure - Rocky Mountain Region Seminar
Hosted by the Western Idaho Chapter in Boise. Contact Myrna Cruz,
208-343-2896, pmcruz55@earthlink.net

Jun 25-28

Tempe, Arizona
Pampered Stitchers
Hosted by Pacific South-Western Region. Pampered Stitchers will be a stress-free, relaxing three-day weekend, giving the attendee time to stitch, relax and/or shop! Six two-hour classes will be offered, with projects small enough to complete during the class, or shortly thereafter.
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ
Contact Lynda Hilton azhiltz@yahoo.com  http://psrega.org

Oct 4-9

Pittsburgh, PA
Mid-Eastern Region National Seminar
Hosted by Mid-Eastern Region

2010

Apr 24-29

Fort Wayne, Indiana
Great Lakes Region Seminar 2010 "River of Threads"
The Great Lakes Region of the Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc. will hold its 2010 region seminar, River of Threads, April 24 -29, 2010 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Located at the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center. Teachers who wish to submit proposals should contact Connie Wilson, ccstitcher52@comcast.net , 574-277-5694.

Jun 3-6

Ridgecrest, NC
Stitchin' on the Ridge 2009, Carolinas Region Seminar
Ridgecrest Conference Center, Ridgecrest, NC.
Contact Michelle Burroughs critters01@bellsouth.net 828.808.0524

Jun 9–13

South Central Region
South Central Region Seminar
H
osted by the Dallas Needlework & Textile Guild. Contact Theresa Arciniega, Chairman; 972-365-9463; Theresa.arciniega@gmail.com

Jun 16-20

Salt Lake City, UT 
Mystery By Design Rocky Mountain Region Seminar
Contact Kathy Linda at rmrseminar2010@yahoo.com

Sep 5-10

Sun Region Seminar

Sep 5-10

San Francisco, CA
National Seminar
Hosted by Greater Pacific Region. National Seminar Chair: Mike Swan, sem2010@egausa.org 5295 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, CA 94618-1418, 510-653-6789 Ext.123

2011

Oct

Sun Region
National Seminar
Hosted by Sun Region

2012

Oct

Rocky Mountain Region
National Seminar
Hosted by Rocky Mountain Region

2013

Oct

Pacific Southwestern Region
National Seminar
Hosted by Pacific Southwestern Region

2014

Oct

South Central Region
National Seminar
Hosted by South Central Region

2015

 

Mid-Atlantic Region
National Seminar
Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Region
 

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