Registration Brochure

August 6–13, 2021 Registration Brochure

Kansas City Marriott Downtown  Kansas City, MO CREDITS MESSAGE FROM Editorial Contributors Barbara Evans Seminar Faculty Linda Rand VP for Membership Committee President Cathe McEnerney Kate Matthews THE PRESIDENT Development Committee Chair Janice Geipel Graphic Designer It’s exciting to share with you the great VP for Operations Pat Rogers Gianna DeWitt events that will take place at Seminar 2021 Candy Chadderton Auction Committee Chair in Kansas City. I’m looking forward to eating VP for Education Elizabeth Franks Front Cover Designed by great barbecue, listening to jazz, catching Jessica Tew ANG Executive Director National Seminar Coordinator Dianne Lustig a Royals baseball game, and touring some Deanna Wilson Diane Neuberger ANG Meeting Planner Stitched by of the fountains in the city. This Seminar Local Seminar Co-Coordinator Linda Kilgore Jo Henderson brochure will provide details on the plethora Clair Seem Judging Certification Program Finishing by of classes offered by nationally renowned Local Seminar Co-Coordinator Chair Pat Eaton teachers, presenting projects large & small to teach you new needlepoint techniques, take your skills to the next level, and bring you on an educational journey of needlepoint excellence. I’m thrilled to be going back to our longer KEY DATES Seminar format! This means more teachers, FEBRUARY 8 THROUGH JUNE 11, 2021: OPEN REGISTRATION more classes, and perhaps time to take a • Registration will be available for members, and open classes will be filled as break from stitching to see the city. Can’t registrations are received on a first-come, first-served basis. stay for the entire Seminar? Sign up for a • Registrant confirmations/ invoices will be sent out. single day of classes or more — why not • A deposit of 25% of the total fee is due at the time of registration. The spend the weekend with us? remaining balance is due by June 4, 2021. If registering between June 4 Be sure to register early to ensure you are in and June 11, 2021, then full payment is required. the classes you want as they fill up quickly. FEBRUARY 15 Don’t see a class you want? Join us anyway • Registration opens for non-members for a full week of camaraderie and stitching. There’s nothing like a hotel with hundreds of JUNE 4 stitchers gathered together! If you haven’t • Deadline for postmark of Exhibit entry forms. attended Seminar before, join us this year. • Remaining 75% of total registration fee is due. Eight days of taking classes, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old friends, JUNE 11: REGISTRATION CLOSES getting creative inspiration from the Exhibit, • Online registrations must be received no later than June 11 to be and just spending a week of total immersion considered for registration. in all things needlepoint. • Requests for changes to classes must be made in writing to the ANG Registrar and received by this date. I would like to challenge all ANG members • Registrations received after this date will be subject to return. to consider entering a stitched piece in • Registration may close early if all classes are full. The ANG Registrar will the Seminar Exhibit. Entry details can be maintain a waiting list through June 11 (all classes and changes are subject found in this issue and on the website. to availability). You can also request a Judge’s Critique of your piece, which will provide you with • Deadline for ordering ANG tote bags. great information to advance the quality • Deadline for Teachers’ Showcase tables, and Needlework Expo! tables. of your stitching. • Seminar cancellations before June 11, 2021 will receive a refund less the non-refundable deposit of $150 for members and $200 for non-members. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the educational and cultural • After June 11, 2021 no refunds will be given. opportunities to be found at Seminar 2021. JULY 11 – JULY 27 We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 • Exhibit entries should be shipped to arrive between July 11 and July 27. situation and will provide you with updates JULY 16 to Seminar activities going forward. • Deadline for making hotel reservations at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

Stitch from the heart with me in Kansas City! AUGUST 5 12:00 NOON • Onsite check-in begins! Welcome! Linda Rand President Elect

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LOCAL SEMINAR COMMITTEE WELCOME  Everything’s up to date in Kansas City The Greater Kansas City Needlepoint Guild is happy For the young at heart, there is the new Power and Light to welcome you to the 2021 ANG National Seminar, entertainment district, which is close to the downtown Those of you who attended the 2000 National Seminar Marriott, our host hotel. will soon see that the revitalization of the downtown has The National WWI Museum and Memorial opened brought many welcome changes to this vibrant city in in 2006 to national acclaim at the site of the Liberty the heartland of America. Memorial and is well worth a visit. From the top of the The city now has a trolley which goes from the historic Liberty Memorial, you can see where the Kansas River Union Station down to the River Quay area, with stops meets the Missouri River, and imagine the brave souls along the way at the Crossroads Arts district and floating up and down the river to populate this open the Power and Light district ending up close to the land at considerable peril. Steamboat Arabia museum. Our theme “Stitch from the Heart” also honors the We are proud of our pioneer heritage as illustrated in the Hearts for Hospice project which our guild sponsors. Steamboat Arabia museum, a time capsule of life on the Many of you have contributed a multitude of hearts frontier in the mid-19th century. This pioneer heritage is and several chapters have started their own Hearts for demonstrated by the welcoming attitude of the people, Hospice philanthropic project in their respective chapter. and the great food starting with our renowned BBQ and Mark your calendar for August 6th to August 13th and steaks and beyond that with many culinary delights in join us for the Kansas City ANG Seminar 2021. We look the restaurants all over the city. forward to the pleasure of meeting you and our many The Plaza is a delightful entertainment area, with many volunteers will strive to make your stay enjoyable and stores, restaurants, and a river walk. The Nelson Atkins memorable. Museum of Art is within walking distance of the Plaza, Diane Neuberger and Claire Seem with collections from every period and every continent, Kansas City Seminar Coordinators and is particularly known for the Asian collections.

Find exhibit, hotel, and tourism information, along with teacher biographies and more at www.needlepoint.org.

3 SPECIAL EVENTS Meet the Board potential members will hear about how Life Patron Luncheon Are you interested in learning more about the chapter operates, and everyone will THURSDAY, AUGUST 12  11:45 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. ANG? Do you have a question to ask or find out about the exciting programs to The Life Patron Luncheon will include a comment or suggestion that you would be offered in the upcoming year. a screening of the award-winning short like to make to the Board? Please reach documentary film Torah: Stitch by Stitch. out to us at Seminar! Board members will Golden Start Breakfast The film recounts one woman’s ambitious be wearing blue name tags and would TUESDAY, AUGUST 10  7 - 8:30 AM project to write a complete Torah in cross love to hear from you. We look forward to This is an invitation-only even for major stitch. With a beautiful original score, the meeting you! Golden Needle Society donors. We film explores some of the 1500 stitchers will have further information for you in 27 countries that have come together First-Timers Reception as we get closer to the Kansas City to complete this project. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7  4 – 5:00 P.M. Seminar. For more information about the Check into the hotel and take your Society, please contact: development@ Farewell Gala things to your room, then come join us needlepoint.org. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13  6:30 PM for the First-Timers Reception. Here All too soon, another Seminar is about to you will meet your Board and the ANG Expo! be in the books. Celebrate with friends Staff, learn about the events we have TUESDAY, AUGUST 10  7 – 9 P.M. old and new at the Farewell Gala. At planned, get special tips for the coming Once again, it’s a shopping dream this event we will announce the winners days, and get your questions answered. come true for needlepointers. All the of the People’s Choice and Delegate’s Just in case you miss this meeting stitching supplies you have been needing Choice awards and our scholarships, you’ll find most of the information in and wanting in one place. Admission and we’ll recognize our members the Participant’s Handbook in your is free for this event, and all attendees who have completed their certification registration packet. Welcome to Seminar! and the general public are welcome. If programs. you would like to sell at Expo!, please All Jazzed Up Welcome refer to the Registration Guide on page Auction, Auction, Auction! Banquet 38 for table costs. Items sold must be Do you need more canvases? Grab SUNDAY, AUGUST 8  6:30 P.M. needlework related or of interest to the bags of threads? Another book for We are back for another wonderful year. needleworker. The deadline for receipt of the needlepoint library? Or perhaps a All Jazzed Up is a good start to seeing table payments and completed contract finished item for that next birthday? Of old friends and making new friends. is June 11, 2021. course you do! And you can find all of See the faces that go with the names of this at the ANG Auctions! Seminar 2021 your Board of Directors, volunteers and Teachers’ Showcase/Area will feature the onsite Silent Auction, faculty. The Exhibit Special Award ribbon Rep Q&A Online Auction, as well as Buy It Now winners are announced with their entries. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11  6 – 7:00 P.M. items. Bring extra luggage — you’ll need We look forward to seeing you. Meet ANG teachers and gather it for all the goodies. information on their current teaching Online Auction is just what it says, an Chapter Presidents and pieces, their workshop fees and traveling online experience that runs all week, Officers Meeting requirements. This is the perfect leaving you plenty of time for classes, MONDAY, AUGUST 9  11:45 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. opportunity to see what is available and friends, stitching, and bidding in the Come meet with other Chapter Officers collect information about the pieces Silent Auction! Go to ang.afrogs.org to and your Area Representatives for an that you might like to have taught at register, and if you’ve used Auction Frogs informative and lively discussion of your chapter. All needlework teachers before, you can use the same account. the issues Chapters are dealing with, (including those not a part of the Tucson Silent Auction will be crammed with programs and policies you share, and faculty) are invited to participate. canvases and those yummy Thread Grab ideas for making your Chapter stronger. To request a table, you must be a Bags! And Buy It Now is your chance to Bring your questions, your successes, registered seminar attendee. Request find hidden treasures. and your challenges to share! a table during your online Seminar Have things to donate? It’s how we keep Registration. During this time, our Area our auctions going, you know! If you or CyberPointers Connection Representatives will be available to your Chapter have items for donation, MONDAY, AUGUST 9  7 – 9:00 P.M. answer member questions please email the Auction Chairman at Everyone is invited to this event! Note: There will be no ½ (one-half) tables [email protected]. ANG loves Members can put faces with names, or special placements. your donations of painted canvases,

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Life Patron Luncheon: Thursday, August 12 ∙ 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

unopened kits, charts for counted canvases. A letter for tax purposes will Please do not ship items to canvas projects, clean and unused be sent to donors. Shipping information the ANG Headquarters! threads, floor stands, books, needlework is available from the Chairman. They just have to send them on to the tools, and finished items! Please, Auction Committee, which requires more no opened kits or partially stitched shipping.

QUEST XXVII The Quest Challenge celebrates its Did you ever go on an African Safari, Birds are wonderful subjects for your 27th year by offering an opportunity for or to the Zoo and be charmed by the consideration. Vicky Sawyer’s bedecked all needle artists to create and exhibit majestic cats or playful monkeys, maybe birds have been wildly successful in the an original or adapted piece of it was a rhinoceros, or giraffe that caught needlework industry. How would you needlepoint at the ANG Seminar Exhibit. your imagination? Do you like reptiles, dress your bird? All members of ANG are encouraged such as snakes, with their beautiful Let your imagination lead you into a new to accept the challenge and participate skin, or gorgeous tree frogs in many project to submit to the 2021 exhibit in in Quest XXVII by demonstrating their colors, or alligators which watch you the Original or Adaptation categories. creative abilities based on the 2021 skeptically from afar, hopefully. Perhaps Be sure to write a short artist statement theme: The Animal Kingdom. you love tropical fish? Perhaps your about your entry, to tell us about what Yes, this is your chance to celebrate an vacation snorkeling allowed you to see inspired your creation. You can use a animal that has touched your life and them swimming with you? Insects are photograph of your pet to create your given you happiness. Stitch your favorite just amazing and come in many colors, original design, be sure to include that in furry friend or commemorate one you shapes and forms. Nature is a great your artist statement. loved. Any animal works for the Kingdom, teacher of color theory, and design. Can you imagine a box of goldwork beetles? Quest XXVII is sponsored by the ANG domestic pets, wild animals, reptiles, fish, Judging Certification Program. insects and birds. And what about a lovely dragonfly?

5 SPECIAL AWARDS The CREATIVE INSPIRATION AWARD may be given to PRESIDENT’S CHOICE AWARD may be given to any entry any entry in the Original or Adaption category that the that represents “Stitch From the Heart.” Perhaps the theme of judges decide is best in creative design and its elements, hearts inspires your stitching. Could it be the taste of Kansas which includes the use of color. An Artist’s Statement must City-style barbecue that gets your creative juices flowing? Or accompany the entry. the sounds of Kansas City jazz? Whatever makes your heart sing, use it to create a work of needlepoint art and share it in The WEARABLE ART AWARD may be given to any entry the Exhibit. in a judged category that demonstrates the most creative wearable needlepoint, excluding name tags. The FIRST-TIME EXHIBITOR AWARD may be given to an entry in any judged category that is stitched by a first-time The SMALL MASTERPIECE AWARD may be given to any exhibitor. A first-time exhibitor is defined as a person entering entry (piece or set), in any judged category, with the length the Exhibit for the first time. Anyone who has entered anything plus width of the stitched area of a two-dimensional piece in Categories 1 through 7 in a past Exhibit is excluded. being less than or equal to 10 inches, or the length plus the width plus the depth of the stitched area of a three- The STATE AWARD may be given to an entry in any judged dimensional piece being less than or equal to 15 inches. If category of the Exhibit that is entered by a person living in an entry consists of multiple pieces, they shall be judged for Missouri, this year’s Seminar locale. Traditionally, this award is this award if each piece in the set fits the criteria of a Small chosen by a representative of the state in which the Seminar Masterpiece. is being held.

The SILK AND METAL AWARD may be given to any entry in a judged category that is worked entirely in silk and metallic and/or metal threads, which the judges decide is the best use of these threads.

The following special awards are sponsored by a person or organization other than ANG National. The criteria for these awards are listed below and cannot be modified by ANG or the Exhibit judges.

The PRINCESS GRACE AWARD may The FOUNDERS AWARD may be given The HILTON STITCHES AWARD may be be given to any entry in any judged to any entry in the Class Project category given for any piece that demonstrates category, that is worked entirely in the that demonstrates the student’s the most effective use of Hilton-type tent stitch, without embellishments, such development of the project, including stitches. An entry in any category may as beads or other attachments, in order presenting the finished stitched piece qualify for this ribbon. The winner of this to maintain the purity of the stitching in a different format or doing multiples award receives a leaded crystal bowl. technique. The tent stitch is defined as of the same project. The winner of this going over one intersection from lower award also receives a Revere bowl. The BETH ROBERTSON CANVAS left to upper right with no backstitches, EMBELLISHMENT AWARD may be seed stitches, or outline stitches. The The NINA M. GOERRES CHRISTMAS given to the entry in the Painted Design winner of this award also receives a THEME AWARD may be given to an Without Stitch Guide category that the Boehm rose. entry in any judged category that the judges decide exemplifies the best use judges decide best expresses Christmas of the stitches, threads, and colors to The SAMPLER AWARD may be given to as a theme. The special ribbon center enhance a painted or stamped canvas. any entry that is a collection of patterns, for this award is stitched by the award stitches, and techniques put together donors. The winner of this award The SHIRLEY FETTEROLF HALLOWEEN in a convenient reference form. This receives a $250 scholarship toward AWARD may be given to an entry in any includes historical reproductions and Seminar or any distance learning project. judged category that the judges decide class projects that meet the stated best expresses Halloween as a theme. criteria. This award is given in memory of Amyee Johnson.

6 Seminar Registration Brochure CLASS LISTINGS Class descriptions included on pages 8–31 provide the Classroom lighting is not always conducive to stitching information you need to select your classes: a photograph, and many students choose to bring a battery-operated the class description, proficiency level, and kit fee and light and magnification. contents. Please pay attention to the proficiency level definitions listed below. You will receive a letter from your teacher prior to Seminar, acknowledging that you are in their class and listing unusual Additional classroom lighting supplies you should bring, if any. You may also view the entire brought by students must be brochure on the ANG website, www.needlepoint.org. Look battery-powered. ANG no longer under “Events, ANG 2021 Seminar.” allows the use of plug-in lights, Most students bring to class their usual stitching supplies, power strips, or extension cords including a laying tool, a pair of sharp scissors, a pair of for lighting in the classrooms. scissors for cutting metal and paper, pencil/pen for taking notes, and a frame weight or frame holder of some kind so that both hands can be free for stitching.

Proficiency Levels Per ANG Policy 6.01

BASIC INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE • Can thread a needle, and begin and • Possesses skills outlined in • Possesses skills outlined in end threads correctly previous levels previous levels • Works tent stitch (half-cross, • Has participated in at least three • Has participated in at least five formal continental, and/or basketweave) formal workshops or classes workshops or classes • Can read and work from stitch • Has stitched with a variety of threads • Has worked a wide variety of diagrams and charts such as cotton, wool, silk, synthetics, different techniques on a readily linen, metal, and metallics and is counted ground, such as pulled BASIC INTERMEDIATE familiar with their characteristics thread, pattern darning, Florentine • Has participated in at least one formal • Confidently works complicated (bargello), blackwork, free stitchery, workshop or class, or has had at stitches from diagrams and is beading, introductory silk and metal least six hours of instruction in a class comfortable with their compensation thread techniques, Hardanger, and setting mixed media • Has worked at least four • Works diagonal tent (basketweave) in different techniques on a readily • Confidently stitches diagonal patterns curved areas (sections) counted ground, such as pulled • Understands basic compensation thread, pattern darning, Florentine ADVANCED (bargello), blackwork, free stitchery, • Possesses skills outlined in • Can work at least six different beading, introductory silk and metal previous levels decorative stitches thread techniques, Hardanger, and • Has participated in a wide variety • Understands and works from stitch mixed media of formal workshops in different diagrams and charts with confidence techniques and has experience with many different types of grounds and threads • Is interested in developing skills and pursuing solutions to problems in Please note that 2021 Faculty CANNOT sell their class design, color, and techniques kits per the agreement between ANG and the faculty. • Is interested in developing original designs, colors, and/or styles

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Rainforest Rhythm Kathy Rees 40713 Saturday–Tuesday, August 7–10, 2021 Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the rainforest as you create your own interpretation of a place where nature, rhythm, and needle meet. Layers of threads and stitches create patterns of bands above and below the center “wave” of beaded embroidery. Instructions will be provided to reproduce Kathy’s design but additional stitch patterns, batik fabrics, and beads will be brought to class to entice you to put your own spin on it. Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate Design Size: 6" x 11" Kit Cost/Contents: $120; #18 Vintage Eggshell canvas, threads, beads, embellishments, batik applique, instructions, needles

Treasured Stitches Debbie Rowley 40916 Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday, August 9–10 and August 12–13, 2021 A new look at some familiar stitches, with rich jewel tones outlined in gold, this project truly is a treasure. Waffles, sprat’s heads, Amadeus, crescents, pinwheels, double fan doubled, Kitty’s double fan doubled, Chilly Hollow, Jessica, 12-pointed star, walneto and a reverse herringbone square are outlined with pavilion diamonds, then couched with ribbons and Kreinik Facets, and finally highlighted with trellis stitch. A wealth of fabulous stitches! Proficiency Level: Advanced Design Size: 8" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $165; #18 Eggshell canvas, Rainbow Gallery Splendor, Neon Rays, Neon Rays+, Capri 18, Elegance, Entice, Silk Lamé Braid, Grandeur; Kreinik #8 and #12 Metallic Braids and Petite Facets, needles

Circles of Life Lorene Salt 40917 Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday, August 9–10 and August 12–13, 2021 I love Jessicas and wanted to design a piece that takes them to the Nth degree. Circles of Life shows the versatility of the Jessica, as well as a variety of laid filling and string art stitches. The piece contains pattern darning and is embellished with crystals and pearls. It is encased in a simple layered border that pulls everything together. Circles of Life uses two of Lorene’s favorite color families – copper and turquoise with a hint of lavender and the right amount of “bling” to keep things interesting. Proficiency Level:Advanced Design Size: 8-¾" x 8-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $200; #18 ecru canvas, DMC Pearl Cotton #8 and #5, Vineyard Silk Classic, Overdyed ThreadworX Silk and #8 Braid, #8 Kreinik Metallic Braid, Caron Collection Impressions and Watercolours, DMC Diamant

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Strolling With Santa Joan Thomasson 40923 Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday, August 9–10 and August 12–13, 2021 Santa loves strolling in the woods where he talks to all sorts of animals about the children they know and what goodies they hope to receive from Santa at Christmas. Quite a crew is with him. A prancing young horse chats with a cardinal riding on the head of the polar bear. A tiny bird rides Santa’s staff. A fawn talks to a young fox. A baby lion cub walks in line with the elk with a squirrel riding his back. Students will have drawings of all kinds of animals to choose who will accompany Santa. Proficiency Level:Advanced Intermediate Design Size: 9-¼" x 11-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $140; Congress cloth line-drawn, DMC Floss, DMC Metallic Embroidery Thread, buttons, needles, Weeks Dye Works, ThreadworX, Thread Gatherer Silk, instructions

THREE-DAY CLASSES

Starry Starry Night Kimono Toni Gerdes 30906 Monday–Wednesday, August 9–11, 2021 Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s painting, Starry Starry Night Kimono is the fifth in the Artist’s Kimono series. Combining the view from the asylum where Van Gogh painted, while incarcerated, with the artist’s conception of a windy starry night, the serene village is depicted with Cypress trees, stars, moonlight, and the dramatic wind. Using many silks, wools, cottons, Painters Thread metallic named Van Gogh, and a variety of decorative stitches brings this scene to life. This design can be done as the original, a kimono, or as a rectangle. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 8" x 11" Kit Cost/Contents: $175; Kimono shape (30906A), Rectangle shape (30906B); #18 line-drawn white canvas taped, all threads, needle case with needles, instruction booklet with photo

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Quetzalcoatl: The Feathered Serpent Diane Herrmann 30907 Monday–Wednesday, August 9–11, 2021 Bringer of wind and rains, patron of learning and the arts, the vibrant Quetzalcoatl is a familiar bird in Guatemala. This feathered serpent and the accompanying Mayan motifs take their inspiration from an antique huipil, the common woman’s blouse woven in Central America. Typically, these patterns are woven, so we can readily interpret them with Florentine stitching. The four-way bargello motif interprets the Guatemalan universe symbol. Learn several colorful Florentine patterns, including how to use Hungarian point to create a background pattern as you stitch this bold design. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 10" x 14" Kit Cost/Contents: $80; #18 Victorian Red canvas, threads, including DMC Floss and Floche, Caron Collection Impressions, Planet Earth 6-Ply Silk, instructions, needles

Pennsylvania Gazebo Gail Stafford 30920 Monday–Wednesday, August 9–11, 2021 After days of early summer rain in Pennsylvania, the trees and bushes are a luscious green. You will use various threads to create this summer scene. Canvas stitches include: reversed Nobuko, Dutch, serendipity, French knots and more. You will learn a few sharp needle techniques to stitch lazy daisies, the tree trunks, and a clump of grass and to couch the Bouclé. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design size: 5" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $79; #18 canvas, Weeks Dye Works over-dyed threads, stranded embroidery cotton, Caron Collection Impressions, EdMar Bouclé, instructions, needles

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A Butterfly In The Garden (Encore) Susan Hoekstra 31108 Wednesday–Friday, August 11–13, 2021 A Butterfly In the Garden offers a chance to experience a variety of compound and advanced specialty stitches. There will be different needlework processes addressed; for example, creating Hilton stitches, adding levels of threads to enhance sections and how to compensate a floral section around an added walkway. The butterfly in this design is the focal point which draws the viewers’ eyes to the center and allows them to experience the garden. The butterfly is stitched separately on Congress cloth and later attached. The butterfly stitches include couching and chipping. Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate Design Size: 10" x 13-¾", Butterfly 2-½" x 3-¼" Kit Cost/Contents: $135; #18 canvas, Congress cloth, DMC Floss, Planet Earth Silk, Pepper Pot Silk, ThreadworX Pearl #5, Kreinik, Rainbow Gallery Splendor and Silk Lamé Braid, Japan Gold, Check Purl #7 Brilliant, beads Pre-Work: Approximately 4 hours

HummerTime Kay Stanis 31121 Wednesday–Friday, August 11–13, 2021 It’s HummerTime and the livin’ is easy. This delightful Ruby-throated hummingbird is looking in your window, through the reflections of the many borders of flowers in your garden. He’s almost beckoning you to come out and join in his celebration of a lovely day. We begin with the realistic shading of the bird and superimposed techniques. The application of overshot organza layers gives a sense of movement and iridescence. Medallions of silk, metallic threads and montees complement the composite stitch borders of braids, silk and beads. Knowledge of laying flat silk is helpful. Proficiency Level:Intermediate Design Size: 8" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $150 without stretcher bars (31121A), $156 with stretcher bars (31121B); Congress cloth, silk, metallic threads, montees and all materials to complete the project

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Heloise Hooty Sandra Arthur 20701 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 This delight’fowl’ lady is jammed packed with stitches and techniques. She is sporting a hat that is needle felted and embellished with sew-on gems, ‘feathers’ and a sumptuous bow. Dimensional stitches abound while creating her expressive face, wings and legs. Her colorful breast is composed of a plethora of stitches and threads. Stitches included are reverse chain, upright Gobelin, interrupted Scotch, stem, upright cross, mosaic, Byzantine, cross stitch, encroaching Gobelin, squared herringbone, honeycomb and beaty variation. Proficiency Level:Intermediate Design Size: 9" x 9" Kit Cost/Contents: $180 plus $18 lab fee; #18 hand-painted canvas from ACOD, silks, metallic, specialty threads, beads, roving, felting needle, gems to finish design, instructions, diagrams, color copy of finished design

Winter Wonderland Stocking Kurdy Biggs 20703 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Winter Wonderland Stocking is an innovative way to stitch both a stocking and a cuff on the same canvas. Using an array of stitches that include Jessicas, mistake and crescents, the bottom will be stitched with Rainbow Gallery’s sumptuous silk threads on an Antique Blue canvas creating our winter wonderland. Then stitch the cuff on the silver painted side with blue pearlescent threads for luster and shimmer. When finished we will add texture and dimension with pearls, crystals and a variety of beads. Winter Wonderland Stocking may be finished into a working stocking. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: 5-½" x 7-¾" Kit Cost/Contents: $125; #18 Antique Blue canvas with one side painted silver, Kreinik metallics, Rainbow Gallery’s Crystal Braid, Elegance, Glisten, Silk Lamé Braid Petite; Perciosa pearls, crystals, beads, needles, instructions

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TWO-DAY CLASSES

Thunder & Lightning Toni Gerdes 20706 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 This dramatic depiction of Thunder & Lightning sparks the imagination with a theatrical storm. You will explore many different shades and textures of blues, purples, magenta, oranges and yellow threads as you create the towering thunder clouds that produce the spectacular lightning bursts that are couched on top of the storm clouds. The rolling foreground is created with several stitches using overdyed cotton. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 9" x 7" Kit Cost/Contents: $120; #18 line-drawn Pewter canvas taped, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braid, Mandarin Floss; several silks, Caron Collection Watercolours, Burmilana, Access Commodities Accentuate, Legacy, instruction booklet, photo, needle case with needles

The Herald Angel Diane Herrmann 20707 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Hovering in the sparkling heavens, trumpeting her message and “breaking the sky apart with light,” this angel is inspired by a piece of Guatemalan folk art. Stitch her garment and wings in serene colors using traditional canvas stitches. The Florentine pattern that forms the brilliant night sky magically creates a textured background that references a classic Guatemalan zigzag motif. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 5" x 11" Kit Cost/Contents: $65; #18 white canvas, cotton and silk floss, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braid and Gold Rush, Kreinik Blending Filament, instructions, needles

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Diamond Jubilee Susan Hoekstra 20708 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 In Diamond Jubilee the center eight-way Amadeus begins the journey of color and stitch juxtaposition. We will add the advanced stitches of partial walneto, four-way crescent Amadeus and a border of star Jessicas to complete the piece. After all of the stitches are done, it will be time to insert the metallic borders which separate some of the areas. In the end, beads are added to enhance the beauty of the interior stitches, as well as, the border. There are three color options from which to choose! Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate Design Size: 8-¼" x 8-¼" Kit Cost/Contents: $85 Blue Teal (20708A), King’s Blue (20708B), Golden Eggplant (20708C); #18 canvas, Caron Collection Rachelette, Pepper Pot Silk, Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss, assorted beads, Kreinik metallics

Butterfly Landing Margaret Kinsey 20709 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Butterfly Landing is a study in the use of silk and metal threads on Congress cloth. Techniques include couching, bargello, outline stitch, satin stitch, ridged spider web for the head, and a darning pattern for the background. The lower wing is a composite stitch pattern. The background is a darning pattern. Proficiency Level:Basic Intermediate Design Size: 6-¼" x 5-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $85; Congress cloth, silk floss, couching threads, #5 Japan gold, imitation, two sizes gold twist (pearl purl super) Pearl Cotton #8, blending filament, needles, illustrated booklet

Assessing Your Needlework Kathy Matthews 20710 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 This class will give students in-depth information about the subject of judging all forms of needlework. Topics covered will be characteristics of a good judge, artist statements, basic design and color, needlework techniques, finishing and framing, jurying, critiques, ethics of judging, tips for judges, and the ANG Judging Certification Program. Included will be a variety of interactive exercises. Stitchers who are entering a piece in a judged exhibit, as well as those who want to improve their stitching, will benefit from this class. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: N/A Kit Cost/Contents: $50; binder with tab dividers and printed notes, Kathleen Mackie’s book, A Judge’s Guide to Embroidery, color wheel, gray scale, value finder Students Supplies: Handheld magnifier

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Red Barns Jennifer Riefenberg 20715 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Red Barns is reminiscent of the rural lives and times that are still at the heart of America’s farmlands. It is inspired by one of Jennifer’s plein air paintings – trying to capture that autumn time of year as the crops are readied for the coming winter. Enjoy stitching the warm reds and colors of autumn under a crystalline prairie sky – and remember the days of the harvest. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 6" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $100; #18 line-drawn Eggshell canvas, all threads to complete design as instructed, instructions

Fantasia Debbie Rowley 20716 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Fans, fans and more fans in an eye-popping color scheme on black canvas. The center motif is a large Chilly Hollow stitch, and fans are layered around the center, then accented with Amadeus stitches, more fans, crescents, Jessicas and Smyrnas. Proficiency Level: Advanced Design Size: 8" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $65 Black canvas (20716A), White canvas (20716B); #18 canvas, Caron Collection Watercolours, DMC Pearl Cotton #8 and Flosses, #8 and #12 Kreinik Metallic Braids

Summer Kaleidoscope Lorene Salt 20717 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Summer Kaleidoscope is stitched in a delightful color palette reminiscent of the feeling experienced in summer. Hot days, gardens filled with colorful flowers and green grass and leaves abound. The carnation and lavender colors represent the summer flowers, the green accents reflect the lawns and leaves…a wonderful representation for this time of year when there is great anticipation and transition, especially in northern climates. Summer Kaleidoscope incorporates string art and needlepoint stitches. As the design is being stitched, it begins to take on the appearance of shards of colored glass, as if looking through a kaleidoscope. Proficiency Level:Advanced Intermediate Design Size: 10" x 10" Kit Cost/Contents: $210; #18 black canvas, #8 and #12 Kreinik Metallic Braid, Vineyard Silk, Caron Collection Watercolours and Wildflowers, DMC Pearl Cotton #5 and #8, Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays+, Very Velvet, Petite Sparkle Rays, Fyre Werks, Tiara; ThreadworX #8 Braid, Pearl #8, Overdyed Vineyard Silk; Gloriana Silk Floss Pre-Work: Approximately 6-7 hours

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The Gardener Kim Sanders 20718 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 The Gardener incorporates stumpwork and silk ribbon embroidery on a counted thread background. Overdyed threads and ribbons add realistic color changes to the lawn, path and roses. The figure is stumpwork. Her clothing is needle lace worked on a custom needle lace pad and then applied over felt padding. The wall, path and lawn are counted thread stitches. Plants are mostly silk ribbon embroidery garnished with beads. Tiny crystal seed beads spraying from the watering can represent water droplets. Students will be offered a choice of colors for the figure. Proficiency Level:Intermediate Design Size: 5" x 7-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $75; #28-ct evenweave, stranded and overdyed stranded cottons, five silk ribbons, #80 cordonnet, felt, beads, custom-made needle lace pad, needles, detailed instructions with color photographs Pre-Work: Approximately 3-4 hours

Bands, Borders, Bargello: A Notebook Class Gail Stafford 20720 Saturday – Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Create a bands and borders reference notebook. Stitch samples of bargello bands and borders in addition to those made from your favorite stitches and composite stitches. Learn about the different ways borders meet at corners to surround a needlework design. Learn different strategies for making borders the desired length. Proficiency Level:Intermediate Design Size: Notebook class Kit Costs/Contents: $86 Antiques (20720A), Brights (20720B); #18 canvas, all threads (stranded embroidery cotton, Caron Collection Impressions, Rainbow Gallery Neon Rays+, Weeks Dye Works) to stitch a variety of bands and borders, instructions, numerous color images of stitched examples, needles Student Supplies: 1" binder

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Opulence Kay Stanis 20721 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 We will explore the variety of padding materials and couching patterns. Felt, braid and leather cord will make our needlework dimensional. The couching patterns will emphasize the elegance of the metal threads. The gorgeous band can be used as a pillow circlet, cuff, or bookmark. Proficiency level: All Design Size: 3" x 6" Kit Cost/Contents: $65 without stretcher bars (20721A), $71 with stretcher bars (20721B); Congress cloth, plate, passing, Japanese gold, check purl, braids

Canvas Embellishment Cynthia Thomas 20722 Saturday–Sunday, August 7–8, 2021 Come join Cindy’s adventures in canvas embellishment. Students will provide a painted canvas no larger than 16" x 16" or 256 square inches. Prior to class, the student will provide the teacher with a picture of their proposed canvas, and the teacher will provide the student with a list of suggested threads for the canvas, which the student will bring class. During class, the teacher will provide the student with a stitch guide and instructions. Students will learn not only from their own canvas but from other class canvases. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: Student’s choice, not to exceed 16" x 16" or 256 square inches Kit Cost/Contents: $70; stitch guide Student Supplies: One painted canvas, limited to 16" x 16" or 256 square inches (strictly enforced). Student will provide all of their own threads.

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The Vessels Sandra Arthur 20901 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 This wonderful canvas provides ample space to really learn the stitches shared for each area. Techniques include shading, open work, beautiful basic stitches such as brick stitch, running stitches, woven variations, Gobelin, balloon, tramé, and Caswell variation. Proficiency Level:Basic Intermediate Design Size: 14" x 14" Kit Cost/Contents: $225 plus $18 lab fee; #18 printed canvas from The Art Needlepoint Co., Rainbow Gallery metallics, Gloriana Silk Floss, Planet Earth Silks, Vineyard Silks, embellishments, detailed instructions and diagrams in stitch guide, color copy of finished design

Starlight Kurdy Biggs 20903 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 Star light, star bright let the first star you see tonight be this stunning starlight angel. We will bring Starlight to life using a stitch library consisting of variations of the crescent stitch, along with Jessicas, walnetos, and mistake stitches. These stitches will be worked with an array of lustrous silks. Starlight will be embellished with pearls, crystals and beads to help her glimmer like the star she is. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 7-¾" x 11" Kit Cost/Contents: $165; #18 gold painted canvas, Au Ver à Soie, Soie Perlée, Rainbow Gallery Silk Lamé Braid, Elegance, Glisten, Entice, Gloriana overdyed silk, Kreinik and Access Commodities Accentuate metallics, other threads, beads, pearls, crystals, needles, instructions

Triple Dipped Holiday Tree Janet Zickler Casey 20904 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 Take your basic 12" craft store Styrofoam conical tree; slice it horizontally into 3 pieces that are 3", 4" and 5". Cover each piece in fabulous stitching, add beads, a painted wooden ball between each layer, and a beaded star on top to reconstruct it all into a Triple Dipped Holiday Tree! Students will have a choice of color combinations. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 6" x 14" Kit Cost/Contents: $200 Green/Red/Gold (20904A), Blue/Purple/Silver (20904B); three #18 line-drawn canvases, Styrofoam form, Rainbow Gallery Splendor Silk, Neon Rays +, Silk Lamé Braids, Fyre Werks, Glisten; Kreinik Ribbons and Braids, beads, attachments to complete the design, instructions, photograph

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Interpreting Color Theory For Needlework Susan Hoekstra 20908 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 Interpreting Color Theory For Needlework – being able to understand why a color works (or does not work) within your needlework is a valuable skill. We will have an introduction to color theory and then discuss how we can use these principles to enhance canvases. Sometimes color change is required, other times the color volume (amount on the canvas) needs to be adjusted. We will assess and discuss a canvas you bring for the best way to enhance the design and how to best make changes to suit your taste. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: Canvases up to 8" square will be assessed Kit Cost/Kit Contents: $48; notebook containing a color wheel, color theory information, examples Student Supplies: Canvas (limited to 8" square) and threads

Seven Petals Margaret Kinsey 20909 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 This beautiful piece is worked on organza overlaying white congress cloth. The petals are detached, but there is a shadow of the petals embroidered in silk thread on the organza covered Congress cloth. The detached petals have an outline of wire covered with buttonhole stitch worked in one strand of Au Ver à Soie Soie de Paris. Learn to work with metal threads, create detached petals, and work with three silks: Soie de Paris, Soie Perlée and silk couching thread. Stitches include buttonhole, couching metal threads and silk covered gimp, vertical satin stitch and the fly stitch, and padding with felt. Proficiency Level:Basic Intermediate Design Size: 4" x 4-¼" Kit Cost/Contents: $85; Congress cloth with metal organza overlaid, all threads, assorted needles, instruction booklet

Autumn Leaves Jennifer Riefenberg 20915 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 Autumn Leaves presents new ways to approach compound stitches and apply new concepts and methods to the painted canvas. Learn new stitches, new ways to stitch a painted canvas, and enjoy working with exciting and unique color combinations. Don’t be surprised if the painted canvas in your kit doesn’t appear ANYTHING like the completed project – this is what you will be learning, and the end result is the deep warmth of autumn. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 7-½" x 7-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $120; #18 hand-painted canvas, all threads to complete design, instructions, needles

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Butterfly & Vine Sampler Kim Sanders 20918 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 Butterfly & Vine Sampler introduces pulled thread embroidery and is suitable for students comfortable with counting threads. It is also appropriate for students who wish to design their own whitework embroidery. Each of the six leaves and the butterfly wings are embroidered with a different stitch so students develop a vocabulary of pulled thread stitches. Compensation and tension will be taught. Lecture covers the design element and value. Visual interest in whitework is created by mixing stitches with lighter or darker appearances. Discussion will cover selecting appropriate stitches. Proficiency Level:Basic Intermediate Design Size: 2" x 8-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $25; 28-ct evenweave linen, Pearl Cotton #8 and #12, well- illustrated instructions with enlarged photographs of each motif, tapestry needles

Splendor In Snow Kay Stanis 20921 Monday–Tuesday, August 9–10, 2021 Snowflakes in a gentle whorl settle onto a new-made world of pine in a majestic winter. Adorned in braids of golds and beads, it beacons us to enjoy the enchantment of the possibilities in stitches. Pulled thread stitches of the student’s choice and placement are provided to create the lacy structure of each area of the winter pine. Divisions are embellished in braid combinations along with milliary and beads. Students will be encouraged to use their own ideas in design and stitch interpretations. Proficiency level: Basic Intermediate Design Size: 7" x 10" Kit Cost/Contents: $80 without stretcher bars (20921A), $87 with stretcher bars (20921B); Congress cloth, Pearl Cotton, couching threads, braids, milliary, Italian wire mesh ribbon, three types of beads, instructions, needles

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Hot Wheels Rabbit and/or Bear Cynthia Thomas 20922 Monday–Tuesday; August 9–10, 2021 Tapestry Fair’s Hot Wheels animals are rolling their way into your life. Pick either the bunny and/or polar bear and work one of them in class. Bunny – learn a variety of stitches including: outline, basketweave, round Rhodes, woven, interlocking Gobelin, continental, tramé lines, vertical running cross stitch, tied cross stitches with Hungarian, hitched cross, slanted Gobelin, connect the dots, Smyrna, alternating mosaic, jacquard, Nobuko, stars, Scotch, cast-on bullion, criss- cross Hungarian. Polar Bear – learn how to turn painted snowflakes into realistic crystalline structures. Stitches used include Kalem, couching, tramé lines, freeform fly, beading, Scotch variation, Hungarian, basketweave, brick stitch. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: Bunny – Head 5"x 6" - Body 5-½" x 7-½" Polar bear – Head 4" x 3" - Body 6-½" x 7-¾" Kit Cost/Contents: $240 Bunny (20922A), Polar Bear (20922B), $480 Bunny and Bear (20922C); #18 hand-painted canvas, Caron Collection Impressions, Presencia Perle, Anchor Floss, Kreinik Metallics, Rainbow Gallery threads, Renaissance Sprinkles Lite, Sundance and Miyuki Beads, Silk & Ivory as needed for choice

Eastern Bluebird Accessories Sandie Cormaci-Boles 21005 Tuesday–Wednesday, August 10–11, 2021 The Eastern Bluebird Accessories set is inspired by the Missouri state bird - the beautiful eastern bluebird. The design is stitched on Congress cloth using a palette of eye-catching blue silks and vibrant accents. A variety of stitches and threads are used to execute this design. A weighted scissors fob with two stitched sides is hand-finished. The needle book has two stitched sides along with interior needle felt, lining and closure and is also hand-finished. There are a few “charming” surprises that come with this accessories set! Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate Design Area: Needle Book 6" x 3-½", Scissors Fob 2" x 2" Kit Cost/Contents: $115; Congress cloth, solid silk, hand overdyed silk, Rainbow Gallery Mandarin Floss, glass beads, silver charms, felt, tapestry needles, needle threader, matching embroidery scissors Student Supplies: two quarters for finishing the scissors fob

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Nella Terri Bay 21202 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Nella is a Hardanger piece designed to be a student’s first steps into Hardanger. If you’ve never worked a kloster, if you have no idea what a kloster even is, this class is for you! Nella is a five-inch square doily with a sampling of basic Hardanger filling stitches and a sawtooth edging. No experience in Hardanger is needed, but you should have experience working from a chart. You will learn how to work wrapped and woven bars, dove’s eyes, twisted spokes, and a Greek cross. Most importantly, how to cut fabric thread is fully covered. Proficiency Level: Beginner Design Size: 5" x 5" Kit Cost/Contents: $35; 28-ct linen, Pearl Cotton #8 and #12, detailed instructions, needles, diagrams

Secret Window Kurdy Biggs 21203 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Come along with Kurdy on a stitching journey to create your own arched Secret Window. You will develop your own 3-D stained glass style window using an array of stitches that include walnetos, Jessicas, crescents and more. These stitches will be brought to life using a variety of silk and metallic threads. Once the stitching is done, we will add crystal bicones and beads for added depth and translucence. When the piece is finished, it will go into the arch frame that is provided in the kit and finishing instructions will be provided. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 19-½" x 13-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $195; #18 French Blue canvases, half round frame, Rainbow Gallery threads, Treenway Silks, Kreinik, Access Commodities Bijoux and Accentuate metallics, other threads, beads, crystals, instructions, needles

Starry, Starry Night Janet Zickler Casey 21204 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Starry, Starry Night is designed to be a tree topper finial that could also be finished as a weighted standup decoration. This mixed media design contains an assortment of threads and beads, top it all off with an appliqued three-dimensional peyote beaded star and you have sparkle overload! Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 5" x 12" Kit Cost/Contents: $195; #18 line-drawn white canvas, Shimmer Ribbon, Rainbow Gallery Fyre Werks, Sparkle Rays, Silk Lamé Braid; Kreinik Metallic Braids, Delica beads, rhinestones, instructions, photograph

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Studio Time Sandie Cormaci-Boles 21205 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Join Sandie in working on your own project! It could be from your stash or a new project that you haven’t started yet. We will have a relaxed classroom where you can enjoy stitching at your own pace. Sandie will be there to lend a hand or an opinion if you need any guidance. Proficiency: All Design Area: Project(s) not to exceed 16" x 16" or 256 square inches Kit Cost/Contents: $0 Student Supplies: Project(s) limited to 16" x 16" or 256 square inches (strictly enforced). Student will provide all of their own canvas and threads

Springtime Squares Toni Gerdes 21206 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Springtime Squares embraces the eternal hopefulness of spring using fun overlapping squares with vibrant colors. Starting with a line-drawn grid, students will choose fabrics from a wide variety of selections to pad and fill three squares. The other areas are stitched in many decorative pattern stitches that enrich the design including two bargello patterns, a laid filling pattern, stripes, waffles, and others. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 8" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $125; #18 line drawn white canvas taped, three silks, Rainbow Gallery Entice and Petite Sparkle Rays; The Pure Palette Soy Luster, Access Commodities Accentuate, fabric, fusible web, padding, needle case with needles, instruction booklet, photo

Red Petals With Leaves And Things Margaret Kinsey 21209 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 This is a study in silk and metal thread embroidery. The course includes padding, vertical satin stitch couching, attaching soft wire purls, creating a slip for the center, buttonhole, four-way continental, and a darning pattern for the background. Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate Design Size: 7" x 7-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $85; Congress cloth line-drawn, soft wire purls, silk wrapped purl, silk gimp, check thread, soft wire purls, #1 Japan, pearl purl, 6 stranded cotton, blending filament, assorted needles, color illustrated booklet

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Pom Pom Shoes Deborah Mitek 21211 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Kick up your heels and have some fun learning canvas embellishment techniques with added silk ribbon embroidery! Dimension and texture are created on this colorful canvas from an original painting by artist Maren Devine using a variety of silk threads and shaded velvets. Openwork canvas stitches are used to highlight the shaded areas of the work, preserving the integrity of the painter. The bold use of silk ribbons, beads, and sequins makes this canvas pop! Proficiency Level: All Design Size: 11" x 9-¼" Kit Cost/Contents: $225; #18 hand-painted canvas from Kate Dickerson, DMC Floche, Rainbow Gallery Shaded Very Velvet, Very Velvet, Petite Silk Lamé Braid, Silk Road Straw Silks, Vineyard Silk Shimmer, River Silks and Treenway Silk Ribbons (4mm), beads, sequins, instructions, photo

Apples & Pears & Plums, Oh My! Wendy Moore 21212 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Move over Dutch masters! Bring this painterly design to life using the rich colors of an old-world still life. Using basic stitches and easy to manage threads, become familiar with what threads and needles are appropriate for this design, proper stitch choice, and compensation stitching. Learn to read diagrams and understand the proper techniques for ending, beginning, and wrapping threads. Stitches will include slanted Gobelin, continental, basketweave, mosaic, Scotch, upright cross, Byzantine, and Parisian. Use a needle and thread to “paint” this simple still-life. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: 10" x 8" Kit Cost/Contents: $100; #14 line-drawn brown canvas, threads, instructions, enlarged charts, photo, needles

Rainy Cityscape Gail Sirna 21219 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 Rainy Cityscape depicts a charming street, possibly somewhere in Europe. The city cathedral dominates in its central location, while appealing shops and apartments line either side of the street. Local residents stroll down the avenue, their colorful umbrellas adding cheer to the gloomy day. The stitches chosen are keeping with the sizes of the buildings and other elements and enhance the line of design. The chosen threads are mostly silks with some metallics to express the “wet” feeling. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 7" x 11" Kit Cost/Contents: $120; Congress cloth white, needles, Au Ver à Soie Soie d’Alger, Caron Collection Wildflowers, Overdyed Gloriana, Kreinik #4 and #8 Metallic Braids, Access Commodities Accentuate

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Fog in the Mountains (Encore) Gail Stafford 21220 Thursday–Friday, August 12–13, 2021 It’s morning and the fog is nestled in the mountains. Create this peaceful scene so you can enjoy the view throughout the year. Learn to apply paint to canvas. Manipulate threads so the paint, the original canvas color, and the threads all contribute to the overall finished product. Use overdyed threads for a large portion of the stitching. Add the finishing touch of fog to the design by raveling Rainbow Gallery Flair and attaching it to the canvas. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design size: 5" x 7-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $90; Congress cloth, numerous overdyed threads, stranded embroidery cotton, Rainbow Gallery Flair, instructions, needles

ONE-DAY CLASSES

Ho Ho Ho Toni Gerdes 10606 Friday, August 6, 2021 Ho Ho Ho is an amusing small holiday design. The “O’s” in the Ho’s are done with “stitching buttons”; they have 64 holes and will be attached to the canvas and stitched with a Waffle, a filled Jessica, and a Rhodes stitch. The “H’s” will be stitched in red and white directional stitches. A charming red border will be added to finish the design. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 6" x 10" Kit Cost/Contents: $75; #18 line-drawn white canvas taped, Glisten, Entice, Petite Very Velvet, Kreinik metallic, buttons, embellishments, instruction booklet, photo, needlecase with needles

Holiday Box (Encore) Kathy Rees 10613 Friday, August 6, 2021 Designed to be a box insert or large ornament, Holiday Box is a combination of squares and triangles, diagonal and woven stitches. The contrast in texture and stitches create a pleasurable stitching experience. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 4" x 4" Kit Cost/Contents: $45 Christmas (10613A), Halloween (10613B) Hanukah, (10613C); #18 line-drawn canvas, threads, instructions, needle

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Sunrise Gail Stafford 10620 Friday, August 6, 2021 It’s early morning and most of the beach vacationers are sleeping. It makes Gail sad that they are missing the best time of the day, the time when the sun is rising in the sky and casting its beauty on the ocean. This scene captures a time of day too beautiful to miss. Participants will use a variety of overdyed threads to stitch the scene. Canvas stitches include brick, Nobuko, oblique beaty, woven trellis and more. A sharp needle technique is used to stitch the sea oats. Proficiency Level:Intermediate Design Size: 5-½" x 4" Kit Costs/Contents: $65; Congress cloth, Weeks Dye Works overdyed threads, instructions, needles

Pinwheel Pleasure Kay Stanis 10621 Friday, August 6, 2021 Metals and silk combine to make this lacy pinwheel a pleasure to stitch. The transparency of the silk interlock ground and close couched wire allow open filling stitches to rise over the interspersed blades of couched wire and braid creating a dimensional experience. Proficiency level: Basic Intermediate Design Size: 4" circle Kit Cost/Contents: $52 without stretcher bars (10621A), $64 with stretcher bars (10621B); Congress cloth and interlock silk canvas, three colors of threads, various sizes of braid and wire

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App It Up Linda Reinmiller 10714 Saturday, August 7, 2021 As technology becomes more a part of our lives, many stitchers wonder if they have to keep a separation between the handcraft they love and the technology that makes their lives easier. Most stitchers enthusiastically make use of technology for keeping in touch with family and stitching friends, even if they are on the other side of the world. But there is so much more out there. In class we will learn about specific apps, web sites, podcasts, and e-books that can enrich our stitching lives in numerous ways. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: N/A Kit Cost/Contents: $15 plus $9 lab fee; hardcopy handout or an interactive PDF listing a multitude of resources including but not limited to e-books, apps, web sites, pod casts, online stitching education sources Student Supplies: Tablet with data or Wi-Fi capability and a personal hotspot for connection, or a smart phone ok but not preferred

Pinwheels & Hearts Linda Reinmiller 10814 Sunday, August 8, 2021 These small projects were the result of playing with some favorite stitches created in Linda’s mind although they probably have names assigned by other people who also created them. Combining the stitches with beads and Christmas ornaments resulted in several slightly different designs. Both projects will be stitched and the student will choose the size for their project. This 1-day class also teaches a simple way to hand- finish small two-dimensional objects. Students will be able to stitch one size of each design listed below. Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate Design Size: Each design has three size options: Hearts & Beads: 4" x 5-¼" or 2-¾" x 5-½" or 2-¾" x 6-½" Pinwheels & Beads: 4" x5-¼" or 2-¼" x 6-¾", 2-¼" x 4-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $40 plus $9 lab fee Victorian Red (10814A), Victorian Green (10814B), Leventeen Blue; (10814C); #18 canvas, #8 perle cotton, cotton floss, #8 metallic braid, a variety of beads, needles, instruction book including finishing directions

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Conventional Techniques with Unconventional Resources Sandra Arthur 11101 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Students will be working with unique embellishments and techniques to add interest and dimension to the needlework. This will be a notebook type class. Proficiency Level:All Design Size: 10" x 14" Kit Cost/Contents: $150 plus $9 lab fee; #18 line-drawn canvas, all materials and shared threads, beads, sequins, ribbons, etc., needed to complete and experience each technique

Building Blocks 5 – Advanced Terri Bay 11102 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 This class is the final and most advanced level of the Building Blocks series. Stitches included are: hemstitch, chained eyelets, spot eyelet, faggot, satin, and pulled double cable. This densely stitched square is packed with some of the most challenging stitches in Ukrainian Whitework. Techniques include pulled work, working with multiple levels of tension, thread cutting, and hemstitching. Familiarity with pulled work is needed. Proficiency Level: Advanced Design Size: 4" x 4" Kit Cost/Contents: $35; 28-ct linen, pearl cotton #8 and #12, detailed instructions and diagrams, needles

Santa Gnome Janet Zickler Casey 11104 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Santa Gnome is the newest Santa in a long line of ornaments. This design is based on a holiday cookie that tasted as good as it looked! The students will learn how to set up and stitch a red and black Diagonal Buffalo Plaid that will adorn the hat. The detached holly leaf will be stitched on canvas and appliqued to the ornament. The students will also learn padding and couching techniques. Proficiency Level: Basic Intermediate Design Size: 4" x 6" Kit Cost/Contents: $75; #18 line-drawn canvas, Splendor Silk, Bella Lusso, Kreinik Braids, Silk Lamé Braid, Fuzzy Stuff, and Neon Rays+, beads and attachments need to complete the design, instructions, photo

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Butterflies: Flying Flowers Margaret Kinsey 11109 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Flying Flowers is a term that is applied to very colorful butterflies as they flit around gardens of flowers and other plants. Our butterflies are truly colorful flying flowers. They are worked in bright shades in silk threads created especially for Rozashi. All butterflies’ bodies are a blue urushi thread. The background is a very light blue silk thread. The stitches are ichi dan and ni dan straight, the line, and ni dan step for our “flying flowers” and the background. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: 4-½" x 4-¾" Kit Cost/Contents: $60; ro attached to the frame, all threads, a Japanese needle, sticking paste, color illustrated instructions

Proudly Peacock Deborah Mitek 11111 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 A group of peacocks is called a Party! So, let’s have some fun as we gather together to create this eye-catching ornamental bird with the iridescent tail feathers. Silk ribbon embroidery with other surface embroidery techniques will be taught to construct this iconic bird. Silk ribbons on painted Congress cloth create dimension, while other silk threads in classic peacock colors offer texture, with beads, crystals and sequins as added embellishment. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: 5" x 5" Kit Cost/Contents: $95; Congress cloth painted with water-colored transfer, 4mm & 7mm overdyed silk ribbons, Straw Silk, Bijoux, Needlepoint Inc Silk, overdyed Soie Perlee, Shimmer Ribbon Floss, Petite Silk Lamé Braid, Sparkle Braid, Swarovski crystals, beads, sequins, instructions with detailed photos, tips on handling silk ribbon

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Flower Power Jennifer Riefenberg 11115 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 A throwback to the psychedelic 60’s and 70’s with Flower Power — a fun, bright design that will have your eyes spinning with color. Color options will be available. There are a number of flower-like stitches, compound stitches, etc., that will be taught along with the color theory on how to make colors vibrate. This could be finished as a box top, standup, or framed piece – a fun project for the young in your life, or the young in you! Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 6" x 6" Kit Cost/Contents: $70; #18 canvas, all threads to complete design, instructions

Word Play Debbie Rowley 11116 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Decorating with words is an enduring home décor trend. Bring your creativity to life in this class — choose a word, paint the canvas, decorate with stitches and highlight with embellishments. Your word can be a noun, a verb, a name, whatever you choose. This is a day of fun and play! Stitch as little or as much as you like! Paints and sponges will be shared in class. Proficiency Level: All Design Size: Varies Kit Cost/Contents: $50; #18 canvas, Ultrasuede, Heatnbond adhesive, embellishments, threads, crewel and tapestry needles Student Supplies: Apron or smock

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Fancy Witch Hat — Big Red Daisy Cynthia Thomas 11122 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Any witch would be happy to have Melissa Shirley’s Red Daisy Witches Hat. You will embellish using a variety of stitches including: a Herringbone variation, basketweave, tiny beaded flowers, Satin, Slanted Gobelin, Traméd lines, Wrapped Chain, Outline, Long and Short, Vertical Straight Stitches, and a beaded felt ball. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 5" x 6" Kit Cost/Contents: $170; #18 hand-painted canvas, Caron Collection Impressions, Kreinik Metallics, Sundance Beads, Miyuki Beads, wool felt ball, Rainbow Gallery Flair, Petite Very Velvet, Splendor and City Needlework Silk, instructions

Laurie’s Angel Joan Thomasson 11123 Wednesday, August 11, 2021 A very special angel, Laurie, brings flowers and encouragement to people who are sick, need cheering up, or support. Dressed in cheerful colors and intricate patterns, she brings joy and peace to all she visits. Her robe is worked in over-dyed silk with the Under robe in an intricate pulled thread design. An elaborate Blackwork design in gold thread wraps around her arms while she carries a leafy over-dyed green swirl trimmed wreath with golden beads of many sizes. Proficiency Level: Intermediate Design Size: 7" x 4-½" Kit Cost/Contents: $60; #18 hand-painted canvas, Thread Gatherer’s Silk, DMC Floss, Kreinik gold brain, velvet backing, gold beads, instructions

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 MONDAY, AUGUST 9

10606 Ho Ho Ho Toni Gerdes 10714 App It Up Linda Reinmiller 10814 Pinwheels & Hearts Linda Reinmiller

10613 Holiday Box (Encore) Kathy Rees 20701 Heloise Hooty Sandy Arthur 20901 Vessels Sandy Arthur

10620 Sunrise Gail Stafford 20703 Winter Wonderland Stocking Kurdy Biggs 20903 Starlight Kurdy Biggs

20904 Triple Dipped Holiday Tree 10621 Pinwheel Pleasure Kay Stanis 20706 Thunder & Lightning Toni Gerdes Janet Zickler Casey

20908 Interpreting Color Theory For Needlework 20707 The Herald Angel Diane Herrmann Susan Hoekstra

20708 Diamond Jubilee Susan Hoekstra 20909 Seven Petals Margaret Kinsey

20709 Butterfly Landing Margaret Kinsey 20915 Autumn Leaves Jennifer Riefenberg

20710 Assessing Your Needlework Kathy Matthews 20918 Butterfly & Vine Sampler Kim Sanders

20715 Red Barns Jennifer Riefenberg 20921 Splendor in Snow Kay Stanis

20922 Hot Wheels Bunny and/or Polar Bear 20716 Fantasia Debbie Rowley Cynthia Thomas

20817 Summer Kaleidoscope Lorene Salt

20718 The Gardener Kim Sanders 30906 Starry Starry Night Kimono Toni Gerdes

30907 Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent 20720 Bands, Boarders, Bargello: A Notebook Class Gail Stafford Diane Herrmann

20721 Opulence Kay Stanis

20722 Canvas Embellishment Cynthia Thomas 30920 Pennsylvania Gazebo Gail Stafford

40713 Rainforest Rhythm Kathy Rees

40916 Treasured Stitches Debbie Rowley

40917 Circles of Life Lorene Salt

40923 Strolling with Santa Joan Thomasson

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 MONDAY, AUGUST 9 ANG Special First Timer’s Reception All Jazzed Up Chapters Presidents Events Welcome Banquet and Officers Meeting Details on page 4 CyberPointers Connections

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Class Times Code Key Class Color Guide ALL CLASSES Example: 2 15 07 n 4-Day Class 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 2 = Number of days classes meets n 3-Day Class

Lunch break (all days) 15 = Date class begins meeting n 2-Day Class 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 07 = Teacher code n 1-Day Class

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

11101 Conventional Techniques With 21202 Nella Terri Bay Unconvential Resources (Encore) Sandy Arthur

20901 Vessels (Cont’d.) Sandy Arthur 11102 Building Blocks 5 Advanced Terri Bay 21203 Secret Window Kurdy Biggs

20903 Starlight (Cont’d.) Kurdy Biggs 11104 Santa Gnome Janet Zickler Casey 21204 Starry, Starry Night Janet Zickler Casey

20904 Triple Dipped Holiday Tree (Cont’d.) 11109 Butterflies: Flying Flowers Margaret Kinsey 21205 Studio Time Sandie Cormaci-Boles Janet Zickler Casey

20908 Interpreting Color Theory For Needlework 11111 Proudly Peacock Deborah Mitek 21206 Springtime Squares Toni Gerdes (Cont’d.) Susan Hoekstra

20909 Seven Petals (Cont’d.) Margaret Kinsey 11115 Flower Power Jennifer Riefenberg 21209 Red Flower with Leaves and Things Margaret Kinsey

20915 Autumn Leaves (Cont’d.) Jennifer Riefenberg 11116 Wordplay Debbie Rowley 21211 Pom Pom Shoes Deborah Mitek

20918 Butterfly & Vine Sampler (Cont’d.) Kim Sanders 11122 Red Daisy Witch Hat Cynthia Thomas 21212 Apples, Pears, and Plums Oh My! Wendy Moore

20921 Splendor in Snow (Cont’d.) Kay Stanis 11123 Laurie’s Angel Joan Thomasson 21219 Rainy Cityscape Gail Sirna

20922 Hot Wheels Bunny and/or Polar Bear (Cont’d.) 21220 Fog in the Mountains (Encore) Gail Stafford Cynthia Thomas

21005 Eastern Bluebird Accessories Sandie Cormaci-Boles

30906 Starry Starry Night Kimono (Cont’d.) Toni Gerdes

30907 Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent (Cont’d.) Diane Herrmann

31108 A Butterfly in the Garden (Encore) Susan Hoekstra

30920 Pennsylvania Gazebo (Cont’d.) Gail Stafford

40713 Rainforest Rhythm (Cont’d.) Kathy Rees 31121 Hummer Time Kay Stanis

40916 Treasured Stitches (Cont’d.) Debbie Rowley 40916 Treasured Stitches (Cont’d.) Debbie Rowley

40917 Circles of Life (Cont’d.) Lorene Salt 40917 Circles of Life (Cont’d.) Lorene Salt

40923 Strolling with Santa (Cont’d.) Joan Thomasson 40923 Strolling with Santa (Cont’d.) Joan Thomasson

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Expo! Teachers’ Showcase Life Patrons Luncheon Farewell Gala

33 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Who may attend? What if I have to change classes or cancel Everyone! Some events are open to the public — see my Seminar registration? “Special Events” for details. Other events and classes are for Per ANG Policy 7.06, any/all registration changes must be members and invitees. Classes and meals are available to in writing. No registration changes or cancellations will be non-members at a premium. To join ANG, visit our website taken over the phone. Classes can be changed, based www.needlepoint.org and click Join at the top of the page. on availability, until June 11 when Registration officially closes. Refunds for package fees, if classes are changed How do I register? or canceled, will be processed within one month of the Registration is available online at www.needlepoint.org. conclusion of Seminar. Your registration fee is non-refundable. When you register online you will be able to see what classes are available, sign-up for the desired classes and know right What if I have to cancel after the June 11 then if you are in the classes. If you do not have access to a date? computer, you may call (856) 380–6911 for assistance. If you have to cancel after the final date of June 11, please Please keep copies of all registration materials for your email ANG at [email protected]. If you would like your records. List your e-mail address so that the Registrar can kits, please tell the Registrar at the time you cancel. correspond with you in this way. Confirmations will be sent Please note that not all teachers release their kits. If the kit is via email. Changes to registration can be made through the available, the full package price must be paid, plus shipping link supplied in your confirmation. costs and a handling fee of $15, along with any other fees due Please note that all requests related to registration (initial for the registration, as per ANG policy. Your kits will be sent to registration, class changes, and cancellations) must be made you within one month after the conclusion of Seminar. by contacting ANG Headquarters by phone or e-mail. The Registrar will send you a confirmation e-mail when your What does the term “Encore” mean? registration is processed. If you do not receive an e-mail This means that a particular class has previously been taught within 24 hours of registration, please contact the Registrar. at another ANG Seminar or other similar event.

When should I register? What about hotel reservations? Registration begins for members on February 8, 2021 Seminar 2021 will be held at the Kansas City Downtown at 12 pm EST. Registration will open to all non-members Marriott, 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. The hotel on February 15, 2021 at 12 pm EST. After this date, no is holding a certain number of rooms at our special rate of registrations of any kind will be accepted, and no class $163, plus taxes and fees. You will need to make your hotel changes will be possible. Registration may close before June reservations directly with the hotel. You may make your hotel 11 if classes are full or due to space and facility limitations. reservation online using the link posted on www.needlepoint.org. NOTE: Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. For those who wish to make their reservations by telephone, Please register early for the best selection of classes. please call 1 (800) 228–9290. You must mention the American Needlepoint Guild Annual Seminar to receive the discounted How does the class registration work? rate. Once the contracted number of rooms is sold, the hotel All registrations will be taken on first come, first served may offer you rooms at a higher rate. Please be considerate basis. When choosing classes, it is important that you select of others and do not make more than one reservation at the classes you want to take. Interest in more classes increases hotel. Also, if you are sharing a room with someone, make your opportunities only if you are willing to take those classes. sure that you list that person when you register and that only If your first-choice class is already filled, you will have the one of you has reserved a room with the hotel. opportunity to indicate that you would like to be waitlisted for that class. You can then select another class. If there is a When do I make my hotel reservation? cancellation for a class, the next person on that class waiting MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATION EARLY!! Room list will be contacted to see if they would like to take the reservations at ANG’s special rate may be made until the block waitlisted class or keep the alternate class. The waitlists will has been filled or until the hotel’s July 16, 2021 cutoff date. be maintained until the close of registration on June 11. No class changes will be accepted after June 11!

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Please note that any change in your reservation may change the supplies you usually stitch with: laying tool, scissors, the rate and/ or require payment of cancellation fees. For extra needles, etc. Additional classroom lighting brought by reservations guaranteed with a form of payment at time students must be battery powered. ANG no longer allows of booking, rooms are held until hotel check-out time the the use of plug-in lights, power strips, or extension cords for day following scheduled arrival. Cancellations must be lighting in the classrooms. Class space is often limited, so made at least seven days prior to arrival or a one-night stay please refrain from bringing excessive equipment and large cancellation penalty is charged. items such as a floor stand.

What is the Facilities Usage Fee? What if I have health issues? A Facilities Usage Fee is a one-time charge for a participant If you have any special medical concerns that relate to who is NOT staying at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott Seminar, please contact the ANG Registrar at (856) 380–6911, UNDER the ANG block of rooms for at least two nights, and or e-mail [email protected]. who is taking more than one day of classes. By using the ANG block of rooms, you help to defray the cost of the classroom, What if I have questions about my ANG Exhibit, Seminar Shop, and banquet and meeting room space Seminar merchandise order? that ANG needs and that you are using when you come to Please contact ANG at [email protected] or call Seminar. Not using the ANG block of rooms costs ANG. (856) 380–6911.

How do I get to Seminar? Will the Kansas City chapter have If you are traveling by air, you can arrive at Kansas City merchandise for sale? International Airport (KCI). Taxi, rideshare, and car rental We will be advertising chapter merchandise on the website and are available from the airport. The hotel does not provide a through social media postings as we get closer to seminar. shuttle. If you are traveling by car, self-parking is currently priced at $20 per day self-park and $26 per day valet. What if I still have questions? Please contact ANG at [email protected] or call What is the dress code for Seminar? (856) 380–6911. Dress casually and comfortably, and to ensure comfort, dress in layers. Remember, Seminar is fragrance-free. All Jazzed Up and the Farewell Gala are not formal, but most participants wear “elegant casual,” somewhere between formal and casual.

What about the weather? During our stay, Kansas City is likely to be in the high 80s to low 90s during the daytime hours and high 60s at night. Of course, the hotel will be air-conditioned! We do recommend, if you plan to be out during the day, that Stitch you dress accordingly.

How will I receive the Seminar Information? from Other than this brochure, Seminar information will be available on the website and sent out by e-mail only.

How will I know what to bring to class? About a month prior to Seminar, you will be sent a letter the telling you what supplies to bring. Always plan on bringing HEART

35 CLASS PACKAGES AND OTHER REGISTRATION FEES Each registrant must pay a Bronze Class Package (1 Day) deposit of 25% of the total This package permits you to attend one (1) full day of classes. The $250 fee associated with this package covers the class costs, but not the kit fees. There are fee, which includes a non- no meal tickets included in this package. You must purchase your meal ticket(s) refundable registration separately from your Class Package. See the Registration Guide on page 38, in the fee of for non-members, “Options” box, to pick the meal(s) of your choice. to register for Seminar classes and activities. All Silver Class Package (2–3 Days) Registrants must be present This package permits you to attend two (2) to three (3) days of classes. The $450 fee associated with this package covers the class costs, but not the kit fees, and one at Seminar to be eligible to (1) banquet ticket to either the Welcome Banquet or the Farewell Gala. When you receive the Participants’ register, you must select which banquet you plan to attend. You may order a ticket Package —which includes for the other banquet or any additional tickets when you register. the Participants’ Handbook, a Seminar pin, and other Gold Class Package (4–5 Days) This package permits you to attend four (4) to five (5) days of classes. The $650 fee Seminar goodies — upon associated with this package covers the class costs, but not the kit fees, and one (1) check-in in Kansas City. meal ticket to either the Welcome Banquet or the Farewell Gala. When you register, In addition, Registrants you must select which event you plan to attend. You may order a ticket for the other have the right to sign up for event or any additional tickets during registration. classes (see packages list), Platinum Class Package (6–8 Days) and banquets, as well as This package permits you to attend six (6) to eight (8) days of classes. The $850 fee attend events such as Expo! associated with this package covers the class costs, but not the kit fees, and one (1) and the Auction. There are Welcome Banquet and one (1) Farewell Gala ticket. When you register, you may order four Class Packages. You additional meal tickets. may not combine two or Friend of ANG more packages; you must Be stitched into ANG to enjoy the Seminar activities without taking any classes. choose only one. Optional events, such as the Welcome Banquet, Farewell Gala and Life Patron Luncheon, can be included when you register.

Non-ANG Member Non-ANG members may take classes. On the Registration Guide, page 38, fees include the $200 non-member/ registration fees and the fees for classes selected. The class fee does not include the kit fees. Meal tickets will depend on the class package selected.

Facilities Usage Fee If you register for more than one day of classes and elect NOT to stay at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott UNDER the ANG block of rooms for at least two nights, you must pay a one-time Facilities Usage Fee of $250.

36 Seminar Registration Brochure REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS • ANG Members will need to log in and confirm information populated is correct Teachers and Vendors • Non-Members please log in, create an account and fill out the required fields. Teachers and vendors who wish to participate in Expo! and/or Teachers’ Registration is to be completed online at Registration for Seminar requires that Showcase should indicate this at www.needlepoint.org. Use the following you pay 25% of your total balance when time of registering. Please note that instructions as your guide to register. you submit your registration. Expo! vendors must return a signed contract once accepted as a vendor. It is important that you understand the You must pay the 75% balance by June Note: The nonrefundable Registration registration requirements before going 4, 2021 or you will be dropped from Fee must be paid to reserve a table online to begin the process. Class sizes these classes. You will not receive any for Expo! and/or Teachers’ Showcase. are limited and available on a first come, class materials until the balance is paid. first serve basis. Register online early to help ensure your class selection. If Total Balance Class Package Your total balance will include the you have any questions or need help All offered classes are listed and full class chosen Registration Fee, Class Package regarding online registration, please call descriptions appear on pages 8–31. Fee, appropriate Class Kit Fees, and the ANG Registrar at (856) 380–6911 or Please carefully read the class package selected Optional Fees such as: Facility email [email protected]. descriptions on page 36, then select the Usage Fee, Event Tickets, Expo! Table, classes you wish to take. Select a Class etc. should they apply. Required Registration Package that fits your class selection. Information If you are not taking any classes, use • Fill in your primary and secondary the Friend of ANG category. You must Payment Registration requires that you pay the phone numbers and provide a select a Meal Option if one meal comes 25% of your total balance to hold your contact name and phone number in with the class package you selected. If a place within your chosen classes. For case of emergency. meal is not included, you may purchase a Welcome Banquet and/or Farewell Gala your convenience, your 25% deposit will • Check as appropriate for First- Timer, ticket in addition to the class package. be automatically calculated at checkout. Life Patron, Member-at- Large, A credit card payment is Golden Needle Society member, required for the 25% deposit to needing special assistance, or have Facilities Usage Fee hold your registration and spot dietary restrictions or food allergies. If you are not staying at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott UNDER the ANG block within any classes. • If you are sharing a room at the of rooms for at least two nights and are Deposits by Check are not an option; Seminar hotel, provide the name of taking more than one day of classes, you however, Checks can be used to pay your roommate. must pay the Facilities Usage Fee of $250. your remaining balance. Full payment • Check whether we may include your must be received by June 4, 2021 name, e-mail, and class information in Options or your registration will be canceled. the Participants’ Handbook. Please be ready to include your optional A Service fee of $30 will be charged • Mark that you have read, understand, items including additional meals or the on all returned checks or credit card and accept policies established for purchase of the ANG tote bag. If you challenges with no evidence of error. the 2021 Seminar. do not pick you bag up while on site at You will be sent a confirmation notice Seminar, you will receive an invoice for of classes and confirmation invoice for Volunteering $15 shipping and handling costs before any balance due, please remember that ANG needs volunteers for Seminar the bag will be mailed to you. you must pay the 75% balance by June activities. Please consider volunteering. See the Seminar Calendar at a Glance 4, 2021 or you will be dropped from these classes. You will not receive any Check areas in which you would like to on pages 32 and 33 or all meal events. class materials until the balance is paid. help. You will be contacted before Seminar Page 4 gives a description of the meal as to hours and/or days you are available. events. Information about the ANG tote bag is on the ANG website. Registration Fee A non-refundable registration fee is required to attend Seminar 2021. For additional assistance registering online, please contact This fee is $150 for members and $200 ANG Registrar at (856) 380–6911 or [email protected]. for non-members.

37 REGISTRATION GUIDE | This is to be used as a guideline to AUGUST 6–13, 2021 KANSAS CITY, MO register online at www.needlepoint.org

REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FEE PRICE Member Required Fee, Non-refundable $150 Non-ANG Member Required Fee, Non-refundable Name: ______$200 Print First Last (meal option dependent on class package) TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE COST: $ Billing Address Street ______CLASS PACKAGE FEE  Select one package PRICE ______Bronze Class Package  1 Day of Classes No meals are included $250 City State Zip Silver Class Package  2–3 Days of Classes Includes one meal ticket $450 ANG Membership Number: ______Gold Class Package  4–5 Days of Classes Includes one meal ticket $650 Platinum Class Package  6–8 days of classes Includes two meal tickets $850 Email Address: ______TOTAL CLASS PACKAGE COST: $ Phone: Primary ______CLASS KIT FEE Secondary ______Classes are to be chosen at the time of registration to hold your spot. 25% of your chosen kit fees will be included in your total balance. Please provide a Contact Name & Phone Number in Case of Emergency: FACILITIES USAGE FEE PRICE ______You must pay this fee if you take more than one day of classes and are not $250 Name Phone registered for at least two nights in the ANG hotel block. q First-Timer q Life Patron q Golden Needle Society Member OPTIONS QTY PRICE q Need special q Member-at-Large assistance Welcome Banquet $90 Farewell Gala $90 Dietary restrictions: Life Patron Luncheon $70 q None q Kosher q Vegetarian q Diabetes ANG Tote Bag $45 q Food Allergies: ______Tote Bag Shipping (if not picked-up at Seminar) $15 q Other Needs: ______TOTAL OPTIONS COST: $

If you are sharing a room with someone, please provide TEACHERS & VENDORS QTY PRICE your roommate’s name: (Registration must be paid to reserve a table) ______Teachers’ Showcase Table $40 Expo! Table (6' full only) $150 May we include your name and contact information in the TOTAL TEACHERS & VENDORS COST: $ Participant’s Handbook? q Yes q No TOTAL BALANCE Registration VOLUNTEERING Class Package Fee Can you help Seminar in the following areas? Facilities Usage Fee q Auction q Shop q Class Angel Options q Exhibit q Hospitality q Anywhere Teachers and Vendors Your total balance will include the chosen Registration Fee, Class Package Fee, appropriate Class Kit Fees, A credit card payment at the time of registration is required and selected Optional Fees such as: Facility Usage Fee, Event Tickets, Expo! Table, etc. should they apply. for the 25% deposit to hold your registration and spot within any classes. Remaining GRAND TOTAL $ 75% of total For your convenience, your 25% deposit will be automatically calculated at checkout. Deposits by Check are not an option, however, Checks can be used to pay balance, due by Credit card payment is required for the deposit, Credit Card or Checks can be used to pay the your remaining balance. You will be sent an email confirmation notice of June 4, 2021 remaining balance. classes, payment and any balance due. Full payment must be received by June 4th, 2021 or your registration will be canceled. You will not receive any class materials until the balance is paid.

For additional assistance registering online, please contact ANG Registrar at (856) 380–6911 or [email protected]. GUIDE38 Seminar Registration Brochure SEMINAR 2021 EXHIBIT INFORMATION REGISTRATION GUIDE To complete an entry for the Exhibit, 6. You may request a written critique 13. Shipped entries must arrive no AUGUST 6–13, 2021 | KANSAS CITY, MO This is to be used as a guideline to please go to www.needlepoint.org/page/ by one of the Exhibit judges for an earlier than July 11, 2021 and no register online at www.needlepoint.org Exhibit2021 and click on “Exhibit Entry additional fee of $25 per critique on later than July 27, 2021. Form” — you must be logged in as an the Exhibit Entry Form. Multiple piece Ship to: REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FEE PRICE ANG member to access this page. If entries requesting critiques will receive Sharon Newcomb Member Required Fee, Non-refundable $150 you don’t have access to the web, see if a critique of one to two individual 10808 W. 121st St Non-ANG Member Required Fee, Non-refundable a friend can help you. If you don’t have pieces of the judge’s choice. Name: ______$200 Overland Park, KS 66213 (meal option dependent on class package) Print First Last anyone who can assist, then please 7. Each exhibitor will receive the judges’ TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE COST: $ Email: contact the ANG office at (856) 380-6911. scores electronically within one week Billing Address Street [email protected] of the conclusion of the Exhibit. CLASS PACKAGE FEE  Select one package PRICE 2021 Seminar Exhibit Rules • Do not use loose Styrofoam ______ 8. ANG strongly recommends that Bronze Class Package 1 Day of Classes No meals are included $250 1. Entry in the Exhibit is restricted to peanuts to pack your piece. City State Zip glass or Plexiglas be removed Silver Class Package  2–3 Days of Classes Includes one meal ticket $450 members of ANG in good standing, before a piece is submitted to the • Each Exhibit Entry must have ANG Membership Number: ______Gold Class Package  4–5 Days of Classes Includes one meal ticket $650 youth entries, and invited entries. All Exhibit. Aside from breakage in the Exhibit Entry Identification Platinum Class Package  6–8 days of classes Includes two meal tickets $850 entries must conform to the ANG Email Address: ______transit, needlework under glass Form securely attached on the TOTAL CLASS PACKAGE COST: $ definition of needlepoint: Counted creates a glare. It is difficult to judge back side. Fold so that only the or free stitchery worked by hand Phone: Primary ______these items because light reflection name of the project shows. CLASS KIT FEE with a threaded needle on a readily Secondary ______casts shadows, and stitches may Classes are to be chosen at the time of registration to hold your spot. 25% of your chosen kit counted ground. • Hand-delivered entries must be fees will be included in your total balance. appear distorted. Any piece with presented to the Exhibit Chair Please provide a Contact Name & Phone Number 2. ANG welcomes a group display of glass or Plexiglas will automatically at the Seminar Exhibit Hall in Case of Emergency: FACILITIES USAGE FEE PRICE non-judged Chapter Projects. We have five (5) points deducted from on Thursday, August 5, 2021, ______also welcome judged or non-judged the score in the finishing element, You must pay this fee if you take more than one day of classes and are not $250 between 8 a.m. and noon. Name Phone registered for at least two nights in the ANG hotel block. Group Entries. Please contact the unless the judges deem such use is q First-Timer q Life Patron q Golden Needle secretary ([email protected]) an integral part of the design and/or NO EXCEPTIONS TO DELIVERY Society Member OPTIONS QTY PRICE q Need special q Member-at-Large for additional information. presentation. DEADLINES WILL BE MADE. assistance Welcome Banquet $90 3. Works previously entered in judged 9. No entry shall exceed 132 inches 14. The exhibitor must include a prepaid Farewell Gala $90 categories of an ANG Seminar circumference, including the frame, return shipping label with sufficient Dietary restrictions: Life Patron Luncheon $70 Exhibit are not eligible for entry. nor weigh more than 10 pounds. insurance coverage and a tracking q None q Kosher q Vegetarian q Diabetes ANG Tote Bag $45 4. The Exhibit Entry Form and the number from UPS or FedEx if they q Food Allergies: ______Tote Bag Shipping (if not picked-up at Seminar) $15 10. Pieces to be hung must have information it contains are the wish their piece to be returned in a q Other Needs: ______TOTAL OPTIONS COST: $ picture wire from edge to edge, responsibility of the exhibitor: with no saw-tooth, center-hanging timely manner. If the exhibitor fails to include a prepaid shipping label, If you are sharing a room with someone, please provide TEACHERS & VENDORS Submission in the proper category devices. The exhibitor may include QTY PRICE your roommate’s name: (Registration must be paid to reserve a table) is the exhibitor’s responsibility. If suggestions for display; ANG will they will be billed for shipping, and ______Teachers’ Showcase Table $40 the judges decide that an entry make the final decision the pieces will not be returned until Expo! Table (6' full only) $150 has been submitted in an improper the shipping bill is paid. This could 11. Complete an Exhibit Entry Form May we include your name and contact information in the TOTAL TEACHERS & VENDORS COST: $ category, the entry may be moved to mean a delay of a month or more for each entry. Also complete the Participant’s Handbook? the correct category. The decision before the piece is returned. Any ANG Photo Release Form (www. q Yes q No TOTAL BALANCE of the judges is final. All entries pieces that remain unclaimed 30 needlepoint.org/resource/resmgr/ submitted for judging will be judged days after the close of Seminar will Registration seminar/photorelease_5.03_ VOLUNTEERING unless disqualified. be donated to the ANG Auction. Class Package Fee approved.pdf). A Photo Release 15. To retrieve a piece from the Exhibit, Can you help Seminar in the following areas? Facilities Usage Fee 5. You MUST include an Artist’s is required from the Designer and Statement and drawing(s) with an you, or your designee, must present q Auction q Shop q Class Angel Options Teacher (if different than Designer). entry in the Original or Adaptation Questions may be sent to: exhibit@ your Personal Pickup Slip as proof q Exhibit q Hospitality q Anywhere Teachers and Vendors category. Include the name of the needlepoint.org. Entry deadline: of authorization for the pickup of that Your total balance will include the chosen Registration Fee, Class Package Fee, appropriate Class Kit Fees, entry on the Artist’s Statement; June 4, 2021 piece. Pickup will be at the Seminar A credit card payment at the time of registration is required and selected Optional Fees such as: Facility Usage Fee, Event Tickets, Expo! Table, etc. should they apply. do not include your name. The Exhibit Hall on Friday, August 13, 2021 for the 25% deposit to hold your registration and spot within 12. The Exhibitor is responsible for any classes. Remaining GRAND TOTAL $ statement must be typed, double- from approximately 8:00–9:00 p.m. 75% of total adequately insuring pieces during For your convenience, your 25% deposit will be automatically calculated at checkout. spaced, and fit on approximately Deposits by Check are not an option, however, Checks can be used to pay balance, due by Credit card payment is required for the deposit, Credit Card or Checks can be used to pay the transit. ANG will provide insurance 16. One “Exhibitor” pin will be given to your remaining balance. You will be sent an email confirmation notice of June 4, 2021 remaining balance. one page. Artist’s Statement(s) for the stated value of the item while each exhibitor, regardless of the classes, payment and any balance due. Full payment must be received by and required drawing(s) must be it is in our custody. If you do not number of entries. June 4th, 2021 or your registration will be canceled. You will not receive any submitted by July 16, 2021. class materials until the balance is paid. specify a value, ANG will insure the entry for $125. For additional assistance registering online, please contact ANG Registrar at (856) 380–6911 or [email protected]. GUIDE 39 SEMINAR REGISTRATION BROCHURE EXHIBIT CATEGORIES For judging purposes, ANG distinguishes between the non- 3. INDEPENDENT PROJECT is a design worked without professional and the professional as follows: person-to-person interaction, without a teacher in a physical classroom environment; for example, Workshop Non-Professional: Anyone who, at the time of entry submission and previously, engages in needlework as a by Mail, needlepoint book, graph chart, leaflet, line pastime and for pleasure rather than for financial gain. drawing, or kit. There should be no commercial painting Teaching or presenting programs/lectures for guilds without on the ground fabric. If there are any changes to thread, compensation, or community service will not change the stitch, color, and/or design, an Artist’s Statement should status of a non-professional. be included in order to help the judges make informed evaluations. Professional: Anyone who, at the time of entry submission and previously, engages in needlework as a teacher, judge, 4. PAINTED DESIGN WITHOUT STITCH GUIDE is a artist/designer, lecturer, author, or stitches for commissioned needlepoint worked on a pre-painted or stamped canvas work and who receives earned remuneration. or on a canvas designed for the exhibitor. The choice of stitches, thread, and color are those of the exhibitor with no teacher interaction. THE ANG EXHIBIT JUDGED CATEGORIES: 1. ORIGINAL is a unique, one-of-a-kind design interpreted 5. PAINTED DESIGN WITH STITCH GUIDE is a within the ANG definition of needlepoint from the mind needlepoint worked on a pre-painted or stamped and hands of the artist/stitcher to whom it is credited. canvas or on a canvas designed for the exhibitor. It is The design should bear no recognizable influence accompanied by written instructions or suggestions from any other textile sources. Any stitch that can be for stitches, threads, and/or colors (i.e. stitch guide) with accomplished with a threaded, handheld needle may be no teacher interaction. If there are any changes to used in the interpretation of the design. A typed, double- thread, stitch, color, and/or design, an Artist’s Statement spaced, one-page Artist’s Statement must accompany should be included in order to help the judges make each Original entry, along with the original sketches informed evaluations. and/or photographs, and include an explanation of 6. CLASS PROJECT is a needlepoint worked with inspirational sources. Unusual techniques and materials person-to-person interaction between the student and used in the development of the design or execution of the the teacher, i.e., Seminar classes, instruction in shops, finished work must be explained. The Original entry must chapter meeting programs, workshops, Correspondence be the work of the exhibiting artist, with no outside help Courses, and CyberWorkshops. This includes painted from any other person. canvas embellishment classes in which the instructor 2. ADAPTATION is a design translated or adapted from a provides stitch and thread suggestions. The teacher design source created in a medium other than textiles. and the title of the class must be listed. If there are any The adaptation may be an exact visual needlepoint changes to thread, stitch, color, and/or design, an Artist’s reproduction of the original design or may contain easily Statement should be included in order to help the judges recognizable elements from that design. Any stitch that make informed evaluations. can be accomplished with a threaded, handheld needle may be used in the interpretation of the design. A typed, THE ANG EXHIBIT NON-JUDGED CATEGORIES double-spaced Artist’s Statement must accompany 7. NON-JUDGED is any entry the stitcher does not wish each Adaptation entry, along with the original sketches or to have judged or voted upon by Registrants. Entry fee is photographs, and include an explanation of inspirational not required. sources. Unusual techniques and materials used in the 8. YOUTH is a non-judged category with no entry fee and development of the design or execution of the finished is limited to two entries per person. The stitcher must be work must be explained. The Adaptation must be the under 16 years old or currently enrolled in high school. work of the exhibiting artist, with no outside help from The stitcher is not required to be an ANG member, but any other person. must be sponsored by an ANG member.

40 EXHIBIT ENTRY IDENTIFIER FORM

The Exhibit Entry Identifier Form can be filled out and printed online: www.needlepoint.org/resource/resmgr/seminar/exhibit/2021_exhibit_identifier_form.pdf or you may use the form below.

Exhibit Entry Identifier Form (firmly attach this part to the back of each entry and fold so name is not visible, but the Title of the Piece and delivery information are complete and attach to the back of each entry) Complete and attach to the back of each entry. Please PRINT or TYPE. This form may be printed as needed.

Exhibitor’s Name: ANG #

Address: City: State:

Zip: Phone: E-mail:

Title of Piece:

Please check method of return: q Personal Pickup q UPS (Preferred) q FedEx

If you have indicated that you will pick up your piece at Seminar, you will receive a Personal Pickup Slip electronically. This slip must be presented when the entry is claimed. If you have indicated that your piece will be shipped, you MUST include a prepaid return shipping label with your Exhibit shipment (see Exhibit Rule #15).

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