{"id":615,"date":"2019-02-09T06:06:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T06:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/?page_id=615"},"modified":"2019-02-16T08:12:15","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T08:12:15","slug":"special-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/special-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\tSpecial Events\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

These events provide an opportunity for attendees to meet their peers in a fun and educational environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"HGA_Logo_Long_med\n\t

Special Events<\/h3>\n

This list will be updated as events, dates and locations are confirmed.<\/p>\n

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Juror’s Talk: Wearable Art<\/h4>\n

Juror’s Talk: Basketry<\/h4>\n

Juror’s Talk: Yardage<\/h4>\n

Juror’s Talk: Mixed Media<\/h4>\n

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Marketplace Demonstration Stage<\/h4>\n

Presentations, lectures and demonstrations taking place in the Marketplace.<\/p>\n

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Strut Your Stuff Informal Fashion Show<\/h4>\n

All are invited to share and appreciate\u00a0inspirational garments, wearable art,\u00a0accessories for the home, and functional\u00a0work. To participate, pick up an entry form\u00a0at the Convergence\u00ae Registration Desk, or by the Marketplace\u00a0Demonstration Stage.<\/p>\n

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Open Portfolio<\/h4>\n

Stop by the Open Portfolio session to\u00a0appreciate the work of students, emerging\u00a0fiber artists, and professionals. Participants\u00a0will present their work during one of two,\u00a0hour-long sessions.<\/p>\n

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Handwoven Kitchen Towel Exchange<\/h4>\n

Join us for a weaving exchange as a\u00a0participant or an observer. This is a great\u00a0way to meet fellow weaving enthusiasts\u00a0and to increase your handwoven towel\u00a0stash.<\/p>\n

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Annual General Meeting<\/h4>\n

All HGA Members, whether you are or are\u00a0not a Convergence\u00ae registrant, are invited\u00a0to attend the Annual General Meeting of the\u00a0Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.<\/p>\n

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COE Panel Session<\/h4>\nIn this informal setting, learn more about\u00a0HGA\u2019s Certificate of Excellence program\u00a0in handweaving, handspinning, dyeing and\u00a0basketmaking. Attendees will have the
\nopportunity to share their experiences in\u00a0seeking the COE and ask questions.\n

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Fiber Trust Reception,\u00a0A Celebration of Philanthropy<\/em><\/h4>\n

Invite Only.\u00a0Supporters who have donated $100\u00a0<\/strong>or more in 2020<\/strong> to the Fiber Trust are\u00a0invited to join the HGA Board for an\u00a0informative and festive reception.\u00a0HGA will introduce the students who\u00a0have benefited from your support and\u00a0share news about Convergence\u00ae 2022.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Cancellations<\/h3>\n

Tickets purchased for Convergence\u00ae events (Fashion Show, Keynote Presentation, Tours, Juror Talks, etc.) are non-refundable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Affiliate\n\t

Special Interest Meetings & Gatherings<\/h3>\n

HGA\u2019s Convergence\u00ae conference is the perfect place to meet face-to-face with others who share your interest in fibers and textile techniques. Join in a meeting and make new friends.<\/p>\n

Nonprofit groups who hold Affiliate Guild or Professional Organization Memberships with HGA are encouraged to meet\u00a0during Convergence\u00ae. Meetings hosted by these groups are free to attend and open to everyone.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequest Meeting Space\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

For more information about Special Events and Meetings call (678) 730-0010<\/a> or email Programs@WeaveSpinDye.org<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Special Events These events provide an opportunity for attendees to meet their peers in a fun and educational environment.\u00a0 Special Events This list will be updated as events, dates and locations are confirmed.   Juror’s Talk: Wearable Art Juror’s Talk: Basketry Juror’s Talk: Yardage Juror’s Talk: Mixed Media Marketplace Demonstration Stage Presentations, lectures and demonstrations…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":222,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-615","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/222"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=615"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":723,"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615\/revisions\/723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.neoninspire.com\/weavespindye\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}