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Omaha Needle Artists will host the 2006 Heartland Region Seminar April 27-30, 2006. Classes are filling up - be sure to register soon to get your first class choices! Scroll down to class descriptions to see if a class has already filled. For Hotel and Registration information, scroll waaayyy down. Volunteers - if you're looking for volunteer info and forms, go all the way to the bottom of the page.
Click here to download The EXHIBIT Registration Form as an Adobe .pdf file.
Click here to download The SEMINAR Registration Form as an Adobe .pdf file.
*** LAST DATE FOR US TO RECEIVE YOUR SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM IS MARCH 1, 2006! ***
Seminar Calendar of Events
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
- 4:00 – 6:00 pm Registration opens at hotel & Accepting pieces for Exhibit
Thursday, April 27, 2006
- 7:00 am Registration Open
- 8:30 – 11:30 am Class
- 11:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break
- 11:45 – 1:15 pm Executive Committee Meeting
- 1:30 – 4:30 pm Class
- 7:00 – 10:00 pm Merchandise Night
Friday, April 28, 2006
- 8:30 – 11:30 am Class
- 11:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break
- 11:45 – 1:15 pm Planning Committee Meeting
- 1:30 – 4:30 pm Class
- 7:00 – 9:00 pm Standing Committees Meetings
Saturday, April 29, 2006
- 8:30 – 11:30 am Class
- 11:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break
- 1:30 – 4:30 pm Class
- 6:30 – 10:00 pm Banquet, Guest Speaker & Heartland Region Annual Mtg.
Note: Tickets can be purchased for Banquet-Only attendance - see your Registration Form.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
- 8:30 – 11:30 am Class
- 11:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break
- 1:30 – 4:30 pm Class
Hospitality Room, Exhibit, & Bookstore will be open throughout the Seminar. You’ll receive a Welcome Packet with details and hours when you arrive!
FRONTIERS OF STITCHING: CLASS OFFERINGS
CLASS NUMBERING NOTE: All classes are two days long. Classes Numbered TF# will be held on Thursday and Friday. Classes Numbered SS# will be held on Saturday and Sunday.
PHOTO NOTE: Photos of class projects on this web site have been reduced to allow the web page to load faster. If you would like to receive a class listing with high-resolution photos via email, please click on 'Write Us' at the bottom of the web page to request one.
EGA Skill Level Definitions
Basic: No experience with the technique being taught is necessary.
Intermediate: Knowledge of basic stitches and materials and their use in the technique being taught is required.
Advanced: Ability to execute simple and difficult stitches in the technique is required. The student should also have knowledge of color and design which will allow for exploration and creativity.
Teacher List:
Kay Stanis
About Kay: Kay Stanis is an internationally known teacher, fiber artist, designer, Master Craftsman, Certified and Graduate Certified Teacher of EGA and Kurenai Kai Traditional Japanese Embroidery. She has taught in Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, and the United States for: ANG, Callaway School of Needlearts, EGA, JEC, South Australian Embroiderers Guild, Embroidery 2000 (NZ), and independent groups. Visit Kay's web site
HERE.
 TF1: Spring Awakening, by Kay Stanis Finished Dimensions: Maximum 5" x 20" on Canvas Kit Fee: $50 (Incl. stretcher bars) |
 SS1: Nocturne, by Kay Stanis Finished Dimensions: Maximum 5" x 20" on Canvas Kit Fee: $50 (Incl. stretcher bars) THIS CLASS IS FULL |
TF1: Spring Awakening: (Beginning - Intermediate) Blossoms burst into bloom in the warmth and freshness of a spring day as memories of leaves mist the background gold. Starting with each students' interpretation with metallic paint using silk flowers as a resist, the student will use variegated silk along with metal and metallic threads to create the scattered blossoms. Following a discussion of depth of field and it relation to composition, the stitches will be the student's choice. Extra canvas will be included for experimentation. Blackwork is used not only for interest upon close inspection but also to create lacy textures and a suggestion of lattice for the background. Students will be encouraged to use their own ideas in color and stitch interpretations.
SS1: Nocturne: (Beginning - Intermediate) The days dwindle down, the air is like wine, and leaves show their true color as they turn to jewels in golden light in a starlit sky. As these treasures of Autumn brighten the landscape and then fade to traceries of gold, this silk and metal embroidery brings to life memories of the splendor of the season. Starting with each student’s interpretation with metallic paint using leaves as a resist, the student will use metal and metallic threads to create the scattered leaves. Following a discussion of depth of field and it relation to composition, the stitches will be the student’s choice. Extra canvas will be included for experimentation. Blackwork is used not only for interest upon close inspection but also to create the illusion of starlight. Students will be encouraged to use their own ideas in color and stitch interpretations.
Lynne Payette
About Lynne: Lynn received her art education from her professional artist parents. She teaches at Chapter, Regional and National levels for EGA, ANG, and EAC (Canada); Callaway; and for Continuing Education; Adult Education; shops; and her own Studio; and she has won numerous awards. Lynn has designed for Janlynn Corp., Ibex Designs, and Custom House and her work has been published in Family Circle, Woman’s Day, Stitchery, Lee Wards, Threads, Needlearts, and Stitchery and Needlelace.
 TF2: Iris, by Lynne Payette Finished Dimensions: 5" x 5" on Congress Cloth Kit Fee: $48.50 |
 SS2: Spring Faerie, by Lynne Payette Finished Dimensions: 6-1/4" x 5-5/8" on Congress Cloth Kit Fee: $52.50 |
TF2: Iris: (All Levels) Sheer fabrics, flosses, metallics, and beads are stitched and Wonder Under’ed to Congress cloth to create both the leaves and flower. Twisted cord surrounds, stitches, embellishments, color placement for cast shadows, depth and perspective will be taught. Embellishment will be with student’s choice of threads and colors using outline-stitch, chain-stitch, whipped back-stitch, and turkey-work (beard). This piece is not charted, and will give the counted thread stitcher a new and stimulating venue in which to work.
SS2: Spring Faerie: (Intermediate) ‘Spring Fairy’ is a non-charted pre-drawn design worked in sheer fabrics, flosses, metallic threads, silk ribbons and beads. Creating a stump-work ‘slip’ for the face and arms, using Wonder Under for appliquéing fabrics, stitching with beads and ribbons, and creating hair using a silk/mohair fiber will be taught. The wings, cape, and dress on the fairy are created with fabrics that are then surrounded and embellished with a variety of stitches, techniques, fibers, metallic threads and beads.
Sandy Rodgers
About Sandy: An internationally recognized embroidery teacher, lecturer, designer, author, and judge, Sandy is an EGA Certified Teacher, Master Craftsman in Canvas, the third EGA Graduate Teacher; ANG Senior Master Teacher, and NAN Certified Judge. Author of six nationally acclaimed books, she was the recipient of the prestigious ANG Literary Award. Known for her seven EGA correspondence courses, Sandy teaches and judges extensively and is highly respected for her embroidery knowledge and teaching skills. Visit Sandy's web site HERE.
 TF3: Gathered In, by Sandy Rodgers Finished Dimensions: 8" x 10-1/4" on Canvas Kit Fee: $76 |
 SS3: Flying Free, by Sandy Rodgers Finished Dimensions: 8" x 10.5" on Gold or Silver Gilded Congress Cloth Kit Fee: $88 |
TF3: Gathered In: (Intermediate) Three ears of colored corn are depicted with Delica glass beads. Placement of the colored beads gives the appearance of depth and dimension. Learn the easy way to do realistic shading as you stitch ribbons which seem to turn and curve and work the acorns which nestle in the folds of the ribbon. This glorious tribute to the abundance of autumn harvest is completed with couched bullion and twisted cord. Exciting, yet simple, shading methods are the focus of this class.
SS3: Flying Free: (Intermediate) Two pink, two blue, or one of each; silver or gold ... you chose! A triple border of matching metals forms the perfect background for two butterflies as they revel in the freedom of flight. Learn the easy way to create shading as you bring these glorious winged creatures to life. All while you work with the simple to use silk! Flying Free is an innovative approach to fun, effective shading methods, plus basic metal work on canvas. Note: Approx. 90 minutes of pre-work required for this class.
Carolyn Sherman
About Carolyn: Carolyn Sherman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has taught beading and clothing embellishment techniques at many EGA seminars and quilting conferences. Carolyn was inducted into the Colorado Quilting Council’s Hall of Fame in 1991 and received the EGA Rocky Mountain Region Educators’ Award for Excellence in 2001. Her quilted landscape of Garden of the Gods was pictured on the back cover of the September 1995 issue of Needle Arts and she was the “Designer Across America” in the summer 2000 issue.
 TF4: Blue Aster, by Carolyn Sherman Finished Dimensions: 3" Round Paper Mache Box Kit Fee: $40 |
 SS4: Yellow Rose, by Carolyn Sherman Finished Dimensions: 3" Hex. Paper Mache Box Kit Fee: $40 |
TF4: Blue Aster: (Beginning - Intermediate) Learn four variations of netting techniques as a three-inch round paper mache´ box is covered with beautiful royal blue beadwork. The side of the box is covered with a right-angle-stitched net of small bugle beads. The box top is centered with a fluffy aster made from a spiraling band of cut seed beads. Behind the aster are lovely leaves sculpted from matte and shiny seed beads. A lacy band made from tiny seed beads encircles the edge of the box lid. The instructor will demonstrate an easy way to line the box. This monochromatic box is great fun to stitch!
SS4: Yellow Rose: (Beginning - Intermediate) Learn the very basics of the Ndebele (herringbone) stitch as a darling rose pattern is stitched with Japanese seed beads for the side of a three-inch hexagon-shaped box. A geometric herringbone band resembling a woven ribbon will encircle the edge of the box lid. A three-dimensional rolled ribbon rose will be formed for the box top. The rose is edged with a dainty beaded picot stitch. Sculptured leaves of seed and delica beads in peyote stitch will be tucked under the rose. A quick and easy box lining will be demonstrated in class. This is an excellent class for the novice beader to learn herringbone and peyote stitches!
Phyllis Maurer
About Phyllis: Largely self-taught in ethnic needlework, Phyllis Maurer has spent the last 20+ years studying, researching and teaching various Ethnic techniques. Prior to offering instruction, she will spend up to two years working to understand the intricacies of a specific technique. She feels that out of respect for all those nameless ancestors who stitched remembrances of their heritage, the attention should not be focused on the teacher. Rather, it should be centered on the various Ethnic techniques that are being lost, with the death of our grandmothers. Visit Phyllis' web site HERE.
 TF5: Japanese Kogin Embroidery Chatelaine, by Phyllis Maurer Finished Dimensions: Size Varies Kit Fee: $50 |
TF5: Japanese Kogin Embroidery Chatelaine: (All Levels) Kogin is a form of pattern darning that is unique to the Japanese culture. Most Kogin patterns are strongly geometric, and often feature diamond-shaped designs. The threads are visible on both sides of the fabric, thus producing objects with interesting patterns on the face as well as the reverse. The workshop project - a chatelaine – will be stitched using the traditional color combination of white fiber on a blue background.
Karen Bovard
About Karen: Karen Bovard can’t remember a time she didn’t have a needle in her hand. She learned to sew at age eight and remembers “embroidering” before that age. In her teens, Karen learned tatting and this technique launched her into the lacemaking world where she discovered needle lace techniques such as Carrickmacross, Teneriffe, Romanian Point, Filet Lace & various true needle laces. Karen has taught in both the needlework and lacemaking worlds, including SOCS and Creative Arts and Teaching Shows (CATS)/The Stitching Festival. She has also taught in IOLI local, regional, and national conventions and workshops as well as local & regional EGA activities.
 SS5: Tenerife & Nanduti Lace, by Karen Bovard Finished Dimensions: 8" Diameter Circle Kit Fee: $20 |
SS5: Tenerife & Nanduti Lacemaking: (All Levels) Explore the needlelace techniques of Tenerife and Nanduti on a simple frame. Students will learn various ways to create frames and looms to shape the lace motifs. Knotted and weaving stitches wrap radial threads to form motifs that can be used singly or can be joined to create this doily or a larger finished project. After experimenting with basic Tenerife stitches, students graduate to more complex forms of Nanduti. This technique can be used to create simple forms or elaborate works of art.
Susan Goodman
About Susan: Susan Goodman from Centennial, CO has taught needlework throughout the Rocky Mountain Region at local chapters, at many region seminars around the country and national NAN, EGA and ANG Seminars. Her original embroidery pieces have been exhibited in five national EGA Biennial Exhibits. Susan’s current specialty is creative embroidery design with an emphasis on transfer methods and use of computer photographs.
 TF6: Sampling the Snowfall, by Susan Goodman Finished Dimensions: 7" X 4" Stitched Area Kit Fee: $45 THIS CLASS IS FULL |
 SS6: Green Door, by Susan Goodman Finished Dimensions: 4" x 5" Stitched Area Kit Fee: $45 |
TF6: Sampling the Snowfall: (All Levels) Enjoy stitching this sampler that is an adaptation from a Monet painting.The picture has been scanned and developed in a publishing program. This sampler class gives students an introduction to transferring their favorite photos to fabric and canvas while stitching a sampler. A demonstration of several transfer methods will be included. Students in this class will concentrate on how to use sampler stitches plus embroidery to change a photograph, interpreting the design in appropriate stitches on congress cloth.
SS6: Green Door: (All Levels) This class is for stitchers who would like an introduction to transferring their favorite photos to fabric and canvas. Each student will be given a photo that has been transferred to special paper. It is ready to iron to congress cloth. The rest of the first day will be spent learning how to interpret the picture in stitches with floss, overdyed floss, overdyed linen and flower thread. The second day of class includes explanation of different methods of transferring designs to fabric as well as completing their “Green Door.”
Mary K. Campbell
About Mary K.: Mary K. Campbell earned her Judging Certification and three renewals through the American Needlepoint Guild. She also received the Master Judge level of certification in the National Academy of Needlearts. She has published a book on Judging Bobbin Lace. She has judged at the County and State levels in Nebraska and has served three times as a judge at the ANG National Seminar. She holds Senior Master Teacher Certification in ANG and has taught at many ANG National Seminars, at local ANG, at Embroiderers’ Guild of America region and local meetings and in an Omaha shop. A former hospital chaplain and school teacher, Mary K. is active in the Judging Certification Program of ANG, in the Master Teacher Program of ANG as Vice-Chairman, in EGA, in NAN, and in the National Embroidery Teachers' Association as Webmaster.
TF7 & SS7: Studio Time: Stitching Your Way Through Life (with a little help from some friends): (All Levels) Stitch in your own world, or pick a teacher’s brain for ideas. The choice is yours in this class. Mary K. will help you plan a canvas or design your own (but beware or she’ll put beads on it). Along the way we will discuss how to choose a canvas and how to plan the stitches. Learn a few raised stitches Mary K. likes and maybe a new technique with beads. Conservation and cleaning will be covered. This is primarily a one-on-one class with the teacher, but group discussion is encouraged. Come and do your own thing, or try a new way.
 TF7 & SS7: Just want to do your own thing? Or want to pick the brain of an accomplished needleworker? Sign up for Studio Time, with Mary K. Campbell. Choose Thursday-Friday or Saturday-Sunday sessions. No Kit Fees. |
Accomodations:
We'll be at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel. in Omaha - a beautiful historic hotel built in 1923, and a member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America. Enjoy a wonderful weekend of stitching in historic surroundings near Omaha's Old Market District with all the most modern amenities! Dine in the hotel's gourmet cafe, order up room service, or pick from the many restaurants nearby.
Each guest room includes two phone lines, internet access, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, shower massage, computer use accessibility & data port, refrigerated mini bar, coffee maker, voice mail, and expanded cable TV with pay-per-view movies. The Sheraton Omaha offers a complimentary workout facility with steam room & sauna, massage by appointment, free on-site parking during Seminar, complimentary airport shuttle, the Aquila Broiler Restaurant, and Dr. Eugene’s Pub.
The Seminar Rate for a standard room is $89.00 (tax rate is 16%). This rate is available as long as rooms are available, however our block of rooms will be released on March 27, 2006.
Registration
Just click to download The Registration Form as an Adobe .pdf file. Is this what have been waiting for? Are you as excited about the 2006 Heartland Region Seminar as we are? We hope we have answered many of your questions on this web site. If we have left something out, please click on Contact Us below and let us know whatever you'd like to know. We'll do our best to assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions: Here are answers to questions we have received about the Seminar.
Are any meals included in my registration fee? The only meal included in your registration fee is the Banquet, which is included in a Saturday/Sunday or Thursday-Sunday registration fee. All other meals are at your leisure. There are many options for meals nearby. The hotel offers room service and has an excellent restaurant. Several other eateries (some less expensive) are within walking distance of the hotel. There are also refrigerators in the rooms, so you can keep snacks close by. We though it best to let you budget your meal times and meal money as you see fit, rather than requiring you to eat particular meals or foods at particular times.
Administrative Stuff
Attention Seminar 2006 Volunteers: Look here for important volunteer information and administrative forms.
Click to download the Reimbursement Form
Click to download the Phone Log Form
