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Our Education Department has added a new course to our selection of Group Correspondence Courses: Baby Steps with Gwen Nelson. The Group Correspondence Course, “Baby Steps Toward Master Craftsman in Beading,” was first written for the 2018-2021 EGA President Janet Noble to be a part of her Outreach Program. There are five beading techniques that […]
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Every year, EGA stitchers from across the country and around the globe descend upon an American city to commune with fellow stitchers and learn from some of the best needleworkers in our industry for EGA’s National Seminar. This year, our National Seminar will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from August 14 to August 18, 2024. […]
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Catherine Jordan is a familiar name for EGA members. A frequent teacher and lecturer for EGA (Whale Tale Journal; Creating Needlework Maps with Catherine Jordan), repeat guest on Creative Living, and coordinator of the Master Craftsman program as well as chair of the Master Craftsman Design program, Catherine’s work and designs have influenced the EGA […]
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Kim Sanders is an EGA-certified teacher in Crewel and Surface Embroidery, and a Master Craftsman in Surface Embroidery and Smocking. Kim is a frequent and popular teacher at regional and national seminars, guilds, and shops, and a constant feature in EGA’s selection of Group Correspondence Courses and Individual Correspondence Courses. She has also been featured […]
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EGA’s national officers perform crucial functions for our organization. These dedicated volunteers provide the leadership to guide our organization into the future. Working with the talented Headquarters staff, these individuals develop policy, manage fundraising and marketing campaigns, source new and exciting educational programs, serve as a communications conduit for our regions and chapters, and provide […]
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EGA members have access to all EGA’s educational opportunities. The questions we hear from a lot of needleworkers interested in EGA membership involve the differences among EGA’s courses. The following breaks down the details for each of our course offerings including requirements, availability, and eligibility. We hope this helps members and prospective members recognize the […]
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Every year at our National Seminar we have an Education Exhibit in which we showcase all the great opportunities available from EGA for stitchers everywhere. The exhibition is open to the public and among other things, it includes a look at pieces from our courses, next year’s seminar classes, Fiber Forum, and Master Craftsman as […]
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It is our pleasure to announce two new Master Craftsman completions effective May 2023. Former EGA president Janet Noble who is a member of our Millwood Chapter in South Carolina, and Melita Glavin, member of our Brandywine Chapter in Philadelphia completed the Master Craftsman Program in Canvas. Janet has also completed the Master Craftsman in […]
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Get to know the trio who will judge Through the Needle’s Eye. EGA acknowledges the value of needlework in art and history, and the diversity of stitches and techniques that make each piece unique. The National Exhibit is a representative selection of the best in artistic and technical works. As the exhibit’s name notes, it […]
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We are excited to announce a new addition to our roster of Individual Correspondence Courses: The Sampler Family Tree with Carolyn Standing Webb. Samplers are one of the most recognizable of the forms of historical embroidery. This Individual Correspondence Course will help you to explore the history that is the family tree of samplers with […]