It’s a great time to learn something new with EGA! We have one online studio class, one virtual education course and five GCC Lightning Rounds currently open for registration.
Online Studio Class
In our online studio classes students get access to the class content based on the class schedule and to a class discussion forum where the teacher will answer students’ questions and where students can post photos of their progress and communicate with each other. PDF lessons can be downloaded at any time up to two months after the last lesson is posted. Please check the details for each class to see if the class format will include video instruction.
Online Studio Class: Autumn Pin Cushion with Kim Beamish
Registration Dates: July 6, 2026–Aug. 5, 2026
Class Dates: September 2-23, 2026
Class Format: PDF
This is the Blackwork version of Beamish’s Lacy Pin Cushion, and having a practice cloth at hand during class is encouraged. Autumn motifs adorn the eight sections of this stash buster. Students can choose their threads and fabric; the model is stitched on 28-count fabric. Assembly and finishing will be covered during class.
Virtual Education Course
Virtual Education Courses take place on Zoom. By staying in the comfort of your own home, you won’t have to deal with airline issues, nor pay for a hotel. And even though you’re not in a classroom together, you will still enjoy the companionship of stitching with other like-minded members.
Virtual Education Course: Winter Flowers Sampler with Jane Ellen Balzuweit
Registration Dates: July 1, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern to Sept. 1, 2026, 9 a.m. Eastern or until spaces are filled.
Class Dates: Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2. Each class takes place from 7 p.m. Eastern to 9 p.m. Eastern
Class Format: Zoom
This 4″ x 10″ (10.16cm x 25.4cm) sampler has five drawn thread bands consisting of Old Hedebo embroidery and Russian groundwork, plus three bands with different thread twists. The bands are separated with surface stitches, silver threads, and sparkling beads to add accents. The model was stitched on 24-count congress cloth, but can be the same size at 25-count linen.
GCC Lightning Rounds
Our GCC Lightning Rounds are a selection of our Group Correspondence Courses that have been hand-picked by our Education Department and made available for individual EGA members to register without a group for a limited time.
A Touch of Fall with Jane Ellen Balzuweit
Registration Dates: Open Through August 31, 2026
Class Format: Class text and Correspondence with Teacher
A Touch of Fall is created using a 17th century white work technique, Dresden Lace, a combination of pulled thread and surface embroidery.
Embroidery with Mixed Media with Laura Smith
Registration Dates: Open Through August 31, 2026
Class Format: Class text and Correspondence with Teacher
Study the amazing possibilities of four cool “new” mixed media materials on Embroidery with Mixed Media.
Finding Time with Catherine Jordan
Registration Dates: Open Through August 31, 2026
Class Format: Class text and Correspondence with Teacher
Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. This class will explore the possibilities of interpreting a Zentangle® drawing into an interesting needlework design finished as a booklet cover.
Trio with Carol Currier
Registration Dates: Open Through August 31, 2026
Class Format: Class text and Correspondence with Teacher
Trio is a crewel exercise incorporating a variety of choices in a design. The student is encouraged to “mix and match” elements to create their own pattern. Floral and foliage samples are given so that they may be moved about like dressing paper dolls. This allows the stitcher to pick and choose for an individual design. Stitching instructions for each motif are included.
Your Roots Are Showing with Diane Herrmann
Registration Dates: Open Through August 31, 2026
Class Format: Class text and Correspondence with Teacher
This Group Correspondence Class (GCC) features a basket of vegetables rooted to the earth. By employing traditional needlepoint stitches alongside three-dimensional work, you will create stylized vegetables in and under their basket.
