2025 International Teacher Tour

Seminar 2025, Needlework Faire Is excited to announce the 2025 ITT Venues

2025 International Teacher Tour

Featuring outstanding international teacher:

Clara Warschauer, London, UK

Clara Warschauer will be touring the United States to teach in conjunction with Seminar 2025, held in Dallas, TX November 12-16, 2025.

In addition to seminar week in Dallas, Clara has agreed to teach in 7 locations. The benefit to chapters/regions hosting a venue is that the shared travel and visa costs are kept to a minimum, and we can offer a generous education opportunity for EGA members to participate in workshops with international teachers.

Individual chapters sponsoring a venue will handle registration and collection of fees. If the classes are not at capacity by mid-June, they will make seats available to interested members from other locations. If you are interested in joining a class that is not hosted by your chapter, please contact ITT Coordinator, at Faculty2025@egausa.org and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate venue point of contact.

Jan Faubion
Seminar 2025 Dean of Faculty

Joy Cobb
Seminar 2025 Chair

See the Classes

  • Goldwork Robin Brooch

    Taught by Clara Warschauer (view bio)

    Clara Warschauer is an embroidery artist and teacher who shares the art of needlework through engaging virtual workshops with a global audience. Understanding the importance of online platforms, Clara provides detailed demonstrations and recorded sessions, allowing students to learn at their own pace and encourages students to create their own version of the projects.

    In addition to digital endeavors, Clara is proudly affiliated with the prestigious London Embroidery School, where in-person classes frequently reach full capacity, reflecting the demand and positive reception of her teachings. This experience has refined Clara’s ability to foster an interactive and enriching atmosphere, promoting both skill development and creative exploration.

    This workshop introduces participants to creating an elegant Robin Brooch using a variety of goldwork embroidery techniques. The project focuses on foundational methods such as couching, sequin formation, and chipping, as well as other techniques essential to achieving a professional finish.

    Participants will learn the step-by-step process from pattern tracing to completing the brooch. The workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it suitable for those new to goldwork embroidery. By the end of the class, students will have a finished brooch and the skills to incorporate goldwork techniques into future projects.

    Technique: Goldwork/stumpwork
    Duration: Two-days
    Proficiency: Basic, some basic embroidery experience is recommended but not mandatory.
    Kit Cost: $100 USD
    Design Area: 2 in x 2.5 in
    Kit Contents: 30cm x 30cm 100% cotton calico fabric, 10 x 10 cm orange felt 5 x 5cm orange metallic faux leather, 10 x 10cm black felt, toy stuffing, Gutermann thread 488, Madeira heavy metal N30 Col 6030- Silver wound onto small bobbin, black Sewing thread, brown smooth purl 15cm, light gold smooth purl 60 cm, silver smooth passing N6, 1.5m bright check purl gold 40cm, 70 3mm golden flat sequins, gilt twist #2 20 cm 23 cm, copper pearl purl #1 copper 50 cm, black bead Size 11 (for the eye), brooch pin, glue, Needles: Embroidery #10, Milliners #11, Chenille #20 needle with a length of buttonhole thread for plunging.
    Student Provides: 8- inch hands-free embroidery hoop, goldwork embroidery scissors, embroidery scissors, a velvet board or soft surface to cut the metal, awl (or other piercing fabric tool), tweezers (optional).
    Max # of students: 22

    Schedule

    (Friday-Saturday) November 7-8, 2025 – Neapolitan Chapter, Miramar Lakes, FL – Contact Betty Baechle, betbaechle@comcast.net

    (Tuesday-Wednesday) November 18-19, 2025 – Wasatch Chapter, Salt Lake City, UT – Contact Heather Callahan wasatch@rmrega.org

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    Green Frog Scissor Fob

    Taught by Clara Warschauer (view bio)

    Clara Warschauer is an embroidery artist and teacher who shares the art of needlework through engaging virtual workshops with a global audience. Understanding the importance of online platforms, Clara provides detailed demonstrations and recorded sessions, allowing students to learn at their own pace and encourages students to create their own version of the projects.

    In addition to digital endeavors, Clara is proudly affiliated with the prestigious London Embroidery School, where in-person classes frequently reach full capacity, reflecting the demand and positive reception of her teachings. This experience has refined Clara’s ability to foster an interactive and enriching atmosphere, promoting both skill development and creative exploration.

    Straight from Inspirations Magazine, this class offers participants the opportunity to create a delightful Frog Scissors fob in an engaging and interactive goldwork embroidery one-day session. The workshop covers every step of the process, from tracing the pattern to mastering the essential techniques needed to complete the project.

    The class is beginner-friendly and suitable for those new to goldwork or stumpwork techniques. While some basic embroidery experience is recommended, no prior knowledge of goldwork is required. By the end of the session, participants will have a completed the scissors fob and developed the skills to explore similar projects independently.

    Technique: Goldwork/stumpwork
    Duration: One-day
    Proficiency: Basic, some basic experience in embroidery would be beneficial
    Kit Cost: $100 USD
    Design Area: 1.5 in x 1.5 in
    Kit Contents: Gold super pearl purl, smooth purl light green, tough purl dark green, green check purl, bobbin of Madeira heavy metal gold thread, small spool green thread, small spool black sewing thread, beads: 4 mm black Beads (eyes), #11 multicolor beads (Used with chipping), Needles: #10 Embroidery, #10 Milliners, beeswax. Lasso tool made from ne #20 Chenille needle with 12 inches #8 Perle cotton thread. Frog pattern, tracing paper, green felt, black felt, pot of PVA glue, brush for glue, small bag of stuffing, wood stick, length of gold twist cord for using as ornament or scissor fob.
    Student Provides: 8-inch hands-free embroidery hoop, clamp for two-handed stitching, goldwork embroidery scissors, embroidery scissors, a velvet board or soft surface to cut the metals, tweezers (optional).
    Max # of students: 22

    Schedule

    Saturday, November  1, 2025 –  New England Region, Nashua, NH – Contact Deb Damrell, ard1nerega@gmail.com

    Monday, November 3, 2025 – Knoxville Chapter, Knoxville, TN – Contact Elizabeth Bozievich, elizabethbozievich@gmail.com

    Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Indian River Chapter, Melbourne, FL – Contact Sherie Jenkins sherie789@gmail.com

    Friday, November 21, 2025 – Channel Islands Chapter, Camarillo, CA – Contact Margaret Barnett Margaret730@yahoo.com

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    Sad Hedgehog Goldwork Ornament

    Taught by Clara Warschauer (view bio)

    Clara Warschauer is an embroidery artist and teacher who shares the art of needlework through engaging virtual workshops with a global audience. Understanding the importance of online platforms, Clara provides detailed demonstrations and recorded sessions, allowing students to learn at their own pace and encourages students to create their own version of the projects.

    In addition to digital endeavors, Clara is proudly affiliated with the prestigious London Embroidery School, where in-person classes frequently reach full capacity, reflecting the demand and positive reception of her teachings. This experience has refined Clara’s ability to foster an interactive and enriching atmosphere, promoting both skill development and creative exploration.

    Discover the joy of creating a whimsical Sad Hedgehog ornament in this engaging goldwork embroidery class! Participants will learn the entire process, from tracing the pattern to the final stitches. The instructor will guide students step by step, including sharing techniques for embroidering the face, allowing students to personalize their hedgehog’s expression—it doesn’t have to be sad! Expect a creative and fun atmosphere as we explore different possibilities for unique hedgehogs.

    This class is beginner-friendly and perfect for those new to goldwork or stumpwork techniques. Some prior embroidery experience is recommended, but no previous knowledge of goldwork is required. By the end of the session, students will have the skills and confidence to embroider their hedgehogs, or other animals, and apply the techniques to future projects.

    Technique: Goldwork/Stumpwork
    Duration: One-day
    Proficiency: Basic, some basic experience in embroidery would be beneficial
    Kit Cost: $100 USD
    Design Area: 2 in x 1.5 in
    Kit Contents: 100% Cotton Muslin, faux metallic leather, felt, beads, sewing thread, small bobbin of Madeira heavy metal gold thread, black smooth purl, brown rough purl, brown bright check purl, gilt super pearl, purl gilt twist, Needles: Embroidery #10, Milliners #11, Chenille #20, stuffing, glue, brush,
    Student Provides: 8-inch hands- free embroidery hoop, clamp for two-handed stitching, goldwork embroidery scissors, embroidery scissors, a velvet board or soft surface to cut the metals, awl (or other piercing fabric tool), tweezers (optional).
    Max # of students: 22

    Schedule

    Monday, November 10, 2025 – Oatlands Chapter, Reston, VA – Contact Alison Kearney oatlandspresident@gmail.com