2023 Programs
Here are our 2023 Programs. (email us at cincinntiega@gmail.com if you would like to join us!)
January 9: Via Zoom Only - discussion of the February 4 Open House, followed by Show & Tell and a Stitch-In if time
February 4: Open House
Join us there from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm to spend the whole day stitching and socializing! We will also have a display of many types of needlework done by our members, and information about the Embroiderers’ Guild programs and educational opportunities such as correspondence courses, seminars (both national and regional), the virtual lecture series, Petite Projects, group correspondence courses, master craftsman and teacher certification programs. You’ll be able to stitch and chat with members of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter among others.
The registration fee is $5 which includes coffee, tea and water available all day, door prize drawings and afternoon snacks, or $15 if you want lunch. The box lunch options include several choices, all listed on the registration form.
Please pre-register so we can plan appropriately. Use this link to the registration form: Stitch-In Open House - EGA
Should you want to make a weekend of it, the hotel website had some great rates available. Contact the hotel directly: The Hilton Garden Inn (Cincinnati-Blue Ash) https://www.hilton.com/hilton-garden-inn-cincinnati-blue-ash/
February 13: Zoom-only lecture with Diane Herrmann - "Guatemalan Textiles"
March 13: In-person Show & Tell and Stitch-In
April 10: In-person Show & Tell and Stitch-In
May 8: In-person Show & Tell and Stitch-In
June 3 (Saturday): Hanah Artemis Class (in-person only) - see below
June 12: Gail Stafford lecture via Zoom: "Bargello"
July and August: no meetings
September 23 (a Saturday): Art at the Grail Center in Loveland, Ohio. We will begin the stitch-in part of the day around 9-9:30 AM Eastern Time. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the exhibit of the needlework of the Egyptian, Akhmim women throughout the day and an informative program about this remarkable work is scheduled to begin at 11AM. We will pop our meeting in at a time during the day yet to be determined. Additional information is here as you need to register to attend.
October 16: Reconnecting after our summer hiatus and planning upcoming programs.
November 11 (note the change of date!): Deborah Merrick Wilson “Fine Points and Fundamentals”
December 18: Annual holiday luncheon (sandwiches and dessert provided) and thread exchange - more details to be announced later
June 3 Hanah Artemis Class
What better way to celebrate the approach of Summer than with a riot of colorful blossoms? If you would like to add some flare, a pop of extra dimension or learn a new way to bring some zing to your embroidery projects join Deborah Merrick-Wilson for a class in employing beautiful, hand dyed Hanah silk ribbons to add an exciting and unexpected element to your work.
Join your fellow Greater Cincinnati EGA chapter members on Saturday, June 3rd, from 10AM - 4PM at the Madeira Community Room for a fun day exploring a new technique. If you are not able to spend the entire day, feel free to come for as long as you can. Bring your own lunch or pop out to one of the local restaurants at your convenience
Attendees will learn how to make several types of flowers and leaves in differing sizes suitable for use with almost any form of embroidery or to embellish clothing or millinery items.
All materials necessary for the class will be provided, including a 10” square of muslin on which to mount the completed blossoms. Although not mandatory, either stretcher bars with tacks or an embroidery hoop to stabilize this ground fabric is highly recommended. Students will need to bring their own sharp embroidery scissors.
We hope to see you at this fun event compliments of your Greater Cincinnati EGA chapter. RSVP by May 27th (cincinnatiega@gmail.com) so we are sure to have enough materials for all.