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This year we celebrate our 45th year as a chapter in the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. In those 45 years we’ve learned many types of embroidery techniques. In this program we want to build upon those traditional skills as we explore new ways to think about our stitching in our ever-changing world. We will continue to offer our programs both in-person and via ZOOM. See our Home Page calendar for in-person/hybrid meeting updates.
9am – 11am
Description: Natalia Frank will teach us to make a small Russian style brooch at our morning meeting. The round brooch has a blue bead (sapphire is the color for 45th anniversary) and is embellished with pearls.
Natalia Frank, is a self-taught stiticher and an award-winning needlework miniaturist. She is a member or our chapter. Natalia specializes in petit point in miniature and works with silk gauze (from fifty-six-to ninety-count) and fine silk floss.
Host: Natalia Frank
Kit Fee: $20
Registration Fee: $20
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2023
7pm – 9pm
Description: Russia has a long and complex history of embroidery that has much to tell us about the nation through the centuries. The Pearl Embroidery tells us a fascinating history that continues to influence the makers of today.
Host: Natalia Frank
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
10am – 4pm
Noon – 4pm
Description: For over 40 years, the Madison Area EGA Chapter has hosted a show in October showcasing members’ stitching. Each year we look forward to seeing each other’s work, shopping Boutique and Stash, buying Drawing tickets and let’s not forget chatting with friends and family!
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: See the Show page for registration forms
9am – 11pm
Description: Review of the annual Art of the Needle Show, and brainstorm ideas for future programs.
Come prepared to discuss what you like about the show and/or ways to improve it. Also, what ideas do you have (or would like to see) for up-coming programs.
Host: Member Discussion
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
7pm – 9pm
Description: At this meeting members review our chapter’s progress and discuss chapter business for the year to come. Members elect new officers and approve the 2024 budget. Finally, the chapter’s 2024 Program will be revealed in detail. This important chapter meeting will be held in-person and via ZOOM.
Host: Madison EGA
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
10am – 2pm
Description: Place and details to follow.
Host: Madison EGA
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
10am – 3pm
Description: Members will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Madison Area Embroiderer’s Guild chapter with a social, luncheon and presentation at Holy Wisdom Monastery, Middleton.
Mike Schmudlach will present some of his collection of Banded Bandolier bags from Ojibwa, Potowatami, and Ho-Chunk Tribes. These beautifully beaded bags are also known as pony or friendship bags, and were made mostly for ceremonies, special ocasions, trade and gifts. Mike’s collection are mostly from circa 1880 to 1900.
Host: Madison EGA & Mike Schmudlach
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: June 15, 2023
9am – 11am
7pm – 9pm
Description: Members will work on an assortment of boutique items, including a small Owl pillow, mini Christmas stockings and work on an assortment of donated stitchery. Bring your current boutique project to stitch on if you prefer.
Bring: In addition to your usual stitching supplies bring anything in your stash that could be used to add sparkle to mini stockings and embellish Owl eyes and wings. “Stash” supplies will also be available.
Host: Lois Hubert & Colleen Lytle
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
9am – 11am
7pm – 9pm
Description: Kat Polewski will show how to use the sun as a photo-developing technique to develop blue backgrounds on fabric revealing the shapes (flowers, leaves, rocks, etc) that are placed on top of the fabric.
Host: Kat Polewski
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
1pm – 4pm
1pm – 4pm
1pm – 4pm
Description: Zentangle inspired patterning and traditional black work embroidery combine with color, shading, highlights, and shadowing effects to add dramatic contrast to this design.
Catherine Jordan holds Master Craftsman certifications in Counted Thread, Crewel, Color and Design programs from EGA. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher.
This is a ZOOM workshop.
Host: Catherine Jordan
Kit Fee: $68
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Deadline: Feb 11, 2023
7pm – 9pm
Description: Blank page is the same as blank fabric. How do you start? What happens next? Is inspiration necessary? Our conversation will focus on stitching within the lines you make as you go. Explore how to connect your thoughts, feelings and reactions to the fabric via your hand and thread. We will experiment with the concept of designing while you stitch. Please bring paper and “pen” so you can practice.
Sandra Brick is a trainer, coach and educator with over 20 years of experience, and has designed and developed 35+ workshops and courses. Her explorations in new materials and techniques have inspired her innovative body of work in surface design, stitching and mixed media, which has been widely exhibited.
Host: Sandra Brick via ZOOM
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
9am – 11am
7pm – 9pm
Description: Discover the joy of taking counted thread embroidery into three dimensions by creating a “puzzle ball” in this EGA Group Correspondence Course from designer Denise Harrington Pratt.
Part 3 – Faggot stitch, Ohio Star stitch, Pinwheel stitch, Finishing Tips
Host: Kathie Zwettler
Kit Fee: Use your own stash or purchase kit from Denise Harrington Pratt for $60.00
Registration Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: November 19, 2022
9am – 11am
7pm – 9pm
Description: Discover the joy of taking counted thread embroidery into three dimensions by creating a “puzzle ball” in this EGA Group Correspondence Course from designer Denise Harrington Pratt.
Part 2 – Two-sided insertion stitch, nova stitch, leviathan star
Host: Kathie Zwettler
Kit Fee: Use your own stash or purchase kit from Denise Harrington Pratt for $60.00
Registration Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: November 19, 2022
9am – 11am
Description: Blank page is the same as blank fabric. How do you start? What happens next? Is inspiration necessary? Our conversation will focus on stitching within the lines you make as you go. Explore how to connect your thoughts, feelings and reactions to the fabric via your hand and thread. We will experiment with the concept of designing while you stitch. Please bring paper and “pen” so you can practice.
Sandra Brick is a trainer, coach and educator with over 20 years of experience, and has designed and developed 35+ workshops and courses. Her explorations in new materials and techniques have inspired her innovative body of work in surface design, stitching and mixed media, which has been widely exhibited.
Host: Sandra Brick (in-person)
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
7pm – 9pm
9am – 11am
Description: As much care and thought should go into the planning of the finish as goes into the beginning design process. Catherine Jordan will join us via ZOOM giving a presentaton on unique finishes for needlework other than framing. Learn how to combine the focus of designing a piece of needlework with the possibilities of creative finishes to ensure everything works together for spectacular results!
Catherine Jordan holds Master Craftsman certifications in Counted Thread, Crewel, Color and Design programs from EGA. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher.
Host: Catherine Jordon
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
9am – 11am
7pm – 9pm
Description: What were you doing 45 year ago? What changes have you experienced in 45 years? Tell us about your EGA experience.
There will be an introduction of 2023 chapter on-going project, Star Spangle Puzzle Ball, and a special Challenge for the year.
Host: Virtual Event, to attend as a guest, email your name and interest to info@madisonareaega.org
Registration Fee: None
Registration Deadline: None
9am – 4pm
Description: This is a methods class to teach the skill of professional lettering for non-counted embroidery techniques. There is no set project although the class sample could be made into a nametag or included in a crazy quilt square.
This is a ZOOM workshop.
Host: Canby Robertson
Kit Fee: $60
Registration Fee: $10
Registration Deadline: December 10, 2022
Kit includes Soie d/Alger silk, ground fabric, photo, instruction booklet with alphabet copies, stitch direction chart, needle, and tracing paper. Students to provide extra fine black sharpie marker, glue stick, paper scissors, ruler, and light box (or equivalent)
9am – 11am
7pm – 9pm
Description: Discover the joy of taking counted thread embroidery into three dimensions by creating a “puzzle ball” in this EGA Group Correspondence Course from designer Denise Harrington Pratt.
Part 1 – Kite eyelet, Algerian eyelet, double running stitch, fancy eyelet, diamond eyelet, symrna cross, double straight cross
Host: Kathie Zwettler
Kit Fee: Use your own stash or purchase kit from Denise Harrington Pratt for $60.00
Registration Fee: $40
Registration Deadline: November 19, 2022
Access the 2023 Program Registration Form in the password protected on the Members Only page. The Registration Fee is what holds your place for the project or program. In some instances that will be the total fee for the project. In other instances, an additional amount is needed before taking the class. This information is included on the Registration Form.
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).
