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EGA Events
For those with a passion for needlework, attending an EGA event can be one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences you can have. There are embroidery events for learning, showcasing, and just marveling at the art others produce. If you’ve never been to an EGA event, go. If you have, we know you’ll be back. In the meantime, have a look at what’s coming your way. Looking to submit an event? Click here.
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Boston Stitch Party
2023 Seminar CentralNational Seminar 2019
Gateway to Stitching
St. Louis, MOOct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2019
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Boston Stitch Party
Boston, MASeptember 4-8, 2020
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The Magnificent Stitch
Chicago, ILSeptember 1-5, 2021
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Our ESPs are in-depth studies of an embroidery technique with a expert.
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Extended Study Programs:
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Lectures on culturally diverse embroidery techniques and textile traditions.
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Virtual Lecture Series
National Seminar 2020
Boston Stitch Party
Boston, MASeptember 4-8, 2020
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The Magnificent Stitch
Chicago, ILSeptember 1-5, 2021
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Hosted by our Metropolitan Region
New York, NYAugust 24-28, 2022
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More information about our National Exhibit.
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Through the Needle's Eye
Embroidered Art Exhibit
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February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pmEGA Headquarters
1205 East Washington Street, Suite 104
Louisville, KY, 40206The exhibition is to honor our teachers and leaders while featuring items from our Collection. There are forty-seven pieces on display that were stitched by thirty-one embroiderers. Thirty-nine of the pieces are from the EGA Collection. Headquarters will be closed on May 5 and May 29, 2023.
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Registration for the classes at the Carolinas Region’s 2023 Spring Seminar has now closed, but registration for the “Stitch with Friends” option will run until May 1! We would love to have you come and stitch with us – you will meet new friends and be inspired by a variety of beautiful stitching!
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Hosted by the Houston Embroiderers' Guild. You are in for a real treat not only of learning, but revisiting and making new friends, and shopping (who doesn’t like to shop). Sugar Land has a great deal to offer including many restaurants within walking distance of the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel.
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The Heartland Region will be hosting a Region Seminar June 8-11, 2023 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Registration opens 10/2/2022! Don't miss the exciting classes by Celeste Chalasani, Laura Smith and Kay Stanis!
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The 22nd Through the Needle’s Eye will be a fantastic extravaganza, a remarkable exhibit first displayed virtually at National Seminar in Boston September 2023 and also as a “live” display in Louisville.
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July 29, 2023 - September 10, 2023 | 2:00 pmCarrefour Cultural Center Paul Médéric
Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, CanadaYou are cordially invited to an exhibition of The Joyful Embroiderers in Quebec, Canada featuring several talented designers who are members of EGA.
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Join us for a month-long display of Embroidery with daily events such as demonstrations, lessons, make-it-take-its, stitch-ins, Meet-and-greets, etc. Learn more on the link below.
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The New England Region invites you to Boston for the 2023 EGA National Seminar, Boston Stitch Party. We have 72 classes for you to choose from, that represent a wide variety of techniques from basic to advanced. Open registration has started!
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We have an array of interesting and fun activities planned, including a presentation by some of the Region’s Master Craftsman, a cute project taught by Kurdy Biggs or a sit-and-stitch option, a session on how to navigate the new Through the Needle’s Eye exhibit, and the Board of Directors meeting.
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Join the Pacific Southwestern Region for a needlepoint workshops with Sandie Cormaci - Boles. This small but dramatic piece features the beauty of a desert sunrise. Rich vibrant silk and wool threads are used to create the design.
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Join the Pacific Southwestern Region for a needlepoint workshops with Margaret Bendig. Inspired by an old quilt block, this project features more than 15 different filling stitches worked with Anchor cotton floss.
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EGA celebrates needle arts by hosting a Stitch-In-Public Day in February each year. The primary focus of Stitching-In-Public is to share our passion for needle arts with the public by demonstrating our talents.
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Please save the date for the 2024 SOME Spring Getaway. Details are being finalized and you don’t want to miss this wonderful getaway to stitch with friends, take classes from nationally recognized teachers and enjoy the hospitality of the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwalk.
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Hosted by the Waterfall Glen Chapter. Great Lakes Region announces faculty for Zen in the Glen Seminar 2024. Learn more below.
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April 18, 2024 - April 21, 2024
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Rocky Mountain Region Seminar: Education Santa Fe
May 1, 2024 - May 4, 2024Santa Fe, NMMore information coming soon.
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The Heartland Region of EGA Seminar 2024 Stitchin’ on Route 66 will be held May 3-5, 2024 in historic Springfield, Illinois. Now calling for teaching proposals! New Submission Deadline for teaching proposals: January 15, 2023!
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Seminar classes will encompass a variety of techniques, teachers, and projects, featuring something for all stitchers. Whether new to needlework or an experienced stitcher, you will find the perfect learning opportunity at Seminar 2024.
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Preserving Needle Art: EGA National Seminar 2024
August 14, 2024 - August 18, 2024Hilton Hotel
255 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GAThe Tennessee Valley Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will be hosting the 2024 EGA National Seminar – Preserving Needle Art in Atlanta, Georgia. Calling all teachers: Submit your teaching proposals
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