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Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc., Princeton Chapter (CRF ID #79)
ALTERNATE NAME
Princeton Chapter, EGA
PHONE
609-919-1318
609-799-2273 - Liss Picaro
609-890-6808 - Judith Paronett
EMAIL
jjparon@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATOR
Helen Hamilton, President
CONTACT PERSON
Eve Scheiner, Secretary
DESCRIPTION
The local chapter of a national organization which fosters the highest standards of excellence in the practice of the art of embroidery, including crewel, cross stitch, and needlepoint; it aims to preserve the art's heritage through an active program of education and study. Activities include lectures, workshops, field trips and exhibitions. The group also embroiders pieces for historic houses (e.g.., the firescreen at the Governor's mansion), and for community outreach (e.g., tea towel sets for Habitat for Humanity, bibs for hospitalized children). All skill levels welcome.
PROGRAMS
Classes of instruction are held at monthly meetings, and members may work on any needlework during that time.
Lectures, field trips, workshops, seminars, exhibitions.
PUBLICATIONS
Needle Arts (national quarterly magazine)
The Stitch N' Times (quarterly newsletter)
MEETING PLACE
Wilson Room, The Windrows, 1000 Windrows Drive, Princeton
MEETING TIME
FEB, MAR, APR, JUNE, NOV, DEC: First Sunday, 1-4 PM
OCT and MAY: First Wednesday, 7-9 PM
MEMBERSHIP
Open to all stitchers regardless of level of experience
FEES/DUES
$49 per year; visitors are invited for two meetings a year.
FOUNDED
1976 - Local chapter
SUBJECT
CRAFTS
DATE MODIFIED
09-26-06