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Want to find out more about membership? We are actively seeking new members to join us us in our passion for all thing related to needle arts.
The Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.
EGA is a three-tiered organization with activities occurring at the local, regional and national levels.
Our monthly meetings are held at Bethany United Methodist Church, 3910 Mineral Point Road, Madison. The meetings are held from 9:00 – 11:00 am on the 2nd Friday morning of the month and from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday evening of the month.
Each October our chapter holds our annual needlework show, Art of the Needle. It showcases our members’ needle art, serves as a chapter program fundraiser, provides educational outreach to the community and enrolls new members.
Throughout the year, meet other members at our program meetings or participate in a special interest group which get together outside the regular meeting times: Hardanger, Canvas, Etc., Get the Darn Thing Done (GTDTD), Temari. Painted Canvas, and Road Trip.
Annual Dues are $55.
For more information contact us at membership@madisonareaega.org
Monthly Meetings
Second Friday morning, 9:00 am and third Thursday evening, 7:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist church, 3910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI
Socials
in July and December
Workshops
2-3 times per year with local, region, or national teachers
Special Interest Groups
meet for stitching and discussion of different techniques outside of monthly meeting times.
Chapter Newsletter
sent monthly via email
Discounts
Some needlework shops offer discounts to EGA members. Visit our sponsors page for more information.
Great Lakes Regional Seminar
Spring of every year
Correspondence Courses
Group courses offered and partially subsidized through Great Lake Region
Needle Arts Magazine
Sent quarterly
National Teacher Workshops
Usually held on a Saturday with costs shared by attendees
Seminars with National Teachers
National and regional seminars held annually in different cities
Master Craftsman Certification
A National program designed to develop and assess technical excellence
Friends
Many enthusiastic stitchers who share your love of needlework
Resource Websites
Visit our local, region and national chapters for a variety of resources, programs and knowledge.
Madison, Great Lakes Region & National
The mission of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage.
The Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for stitchers of any experience level, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other background to develop their skills and express their creativity through the needle arts. EGA affirms its commitment to inclusion, diversity, equality, and accessibility (IDEA).
