Education

Welcome to the Education page

Carolinas Region (CAR) offers programs and classes at the region level and supports the many educational opportunities that are offered by EGA National.  

EGA offers the following to provide members with inexpensive opportunities to enhance their technical embroidery skills: 

• Free projects and Petite projects 
• Group Correspondence Courses (GCCs) which can be taken as an individual during Lightning Rounds 
• Individual correspondence Courses (ICCs) 
• Master Craftsman program 
• Online courses 
• Helpful guidebooks or instructional materials, including a glossary of embroidery terms 
• EGA Lending Library 
• Stitch-alongs (via Facebook) 

More information about these opportunities is on the EGA National website.

Zoom: Carolinas Region now provides opportunities to learn and stay connected by offering Stitch-ins, lectures, and visits to Local Needlework Shops (LNS) via Zoom. Check out the CAR Zoom Events Calendar in the quick links.

CAR Events: Carolinas Region regularly sponsors two main events each year: a retreat and a seminar. These events include educational opportunities and a Region Meeting.

• Retreat: Retreats are usually held in the fall and include a choice of a one day class or studio time plus an evening lecture. Typically, an additional short, inexpensive education opportunity is offered. These are either Make-it/Take-it projects that you can finish at the Retreat or a project that can be taught at your chapter as a monthly program.
• Seminar: Seminars usually take place in the spring. They are larger events that offer a choice of several 2-day needlework classes covering a variety of techniques as well as a studio time option. Additional activities often include Merchandise Night and a luncheon or dinner banquet.

In addition, Carolinas Region publishes a quarterly newsletter, RegioNews, for its members (published elsewhere on this website).

All members of the Carolinas Region chapters are invited to participate in all Region functions.