Guild Development Retreat

HGA's Guild Development Retreat is a one-day virtual learning experience to educate, motivate, and inspire fiber art guilds. Through panels and discussions, we hope to strengthen guild leadership, unite organizations, and provide a platform for the sharing of ideas. We want participants to end the day feeling motivated in their effort to build and grow their guilds so that all guilds can thrive.

Save the Date: 2026 Guild Development Retreat: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Registration

Local and regional guilds who hold an active Guild membership with HGA can register up to 4 (four) attendees for free. All other active HGA members may register for $25 per attendee. Registration for those who do not hold an HGA membership is $50. Your registration fees help to cover staffing and technology expenses associated with producing this program.

$ 0 - Affiliate Guild Members (up to 4 registrants)

$25 - All other HGA Members

$50 - Non-HGA Members

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How do Discussions Work? (Video)

How to Navigate the Event (Video)

Members, when registering, you must first log in to My Account or you will not receive the Member rate.

Guilds holding a Guild Membership, you must log in to yourGuild account to register your complimentary attendees.

Not a member? Join Today. For assistance please call (678) 730-0010 Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM ET.

Schedule Resources Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising Opportunities

Schedule

2026 Schedule

January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM ET - 7:00 PM ET

Schedule is subject to change. All times are Eastern Standard.

11:00 AM - 11:15: Welcome

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Discussion Rooms

Introduce Yourself

Please enter a room and introduce yourself to the other attendees. Let's start the conversation. What are you hoping to learn today?

Just the Presidents

It’s lonely at the top. Are you the president of your guild? Meet and introduce yourself to the other presidents who are joining today's event.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: TBA

TBA

Panelists:

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM: Discussion Rooms

No Topic, Just Chat

Are you enjoying the day? Do you want to take a mental break and just connect and chat with fellow attendees? Join us in a room. We can talk about weaving, the weather, or anything else that interests you. Let's connect!

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: TBA

TBA

Panelists:

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Discussion Rooms

No Topic, Just Chat

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: TBA, sponsored by TBA

TBA

Panelists:

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: Discussion Rooms

No Topic, Just Chat

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM: TBA

TBA

Panelists:

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM: Discussion Rooms

It's Not Goodbye, But See You Later

Gather with us one more time to connect and chat with fellow attendees. Let's talk about what we learned today and what ideas we want to take back to our guilds. Or we can talk about weaving, the weather, or anything else that interests you. Just join us!

Resources

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships

With more than 175 affiliate memberships, we anticipate more than 680 fiber enthusiasts will attend HGA’s Guild Development Retreat either in real time or by viewing recordings.

All Guild Development Retreat Sponsors will receive the following recognition in addition to the items listed in the packages:

Name recognition on HGA’s webpage as Sponsor and logo and link to your website
Logo and name recognition in approximately *4,000 copies of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
E-Blast sent to HGA’s mailing list of approximately 10,000 promoting your sponsorship
Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Facebook page (11,000+ followers)
Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Instagram account (6,000+ followers)
Continued publicity for 90 days after the week is over through recorded viewings of each event

*Listing in Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot and its estimated reach to readers will be based on the date of the signed agreement.
Late sponsorships may have less impact in reaching audiences.

Advertising Opportunities

Vendors

These vendors are showcasing their businesses and the work of their organization. Please make time to review their pages and let them know you saw them at HGA's Guild Development Retreat. Their participation has made this retreat possible.

Click here to advertise your organization or business. Advertising Rates are $25 for HGA Professional Members and $50 for Non-Members.

Vendors to be announced.

Please Note: This listing is paid for by the advertiser and is not an endorsement of any individual or organization listed. The information was provided by the organization or its representative. HGA does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions.

Purchase Sponsorship (Coming Soon)

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Guild Development Retreat Title Sponsor ($3,000)

As title sponsor, you will receive recognition at every Guild Development Retreat session. Your name will be included in all marketing and promotional materials and mentions, including print advertisements, social media, and e-blasts.

Logo and name recognition on all Guild Development Retreat advertisements and eblasts
promoting the event
Logo and name recognition on every Guild Development Retreat registration form
Name recognition on all emails sent to attendees confirming registration
Name recognition and logo on the video screen prior to each virtual session and at the conclusion
of each session
Recognition of your sponsorship in every session chat along with a link to your website
Logo and sponsor recognition on every session as listed on the event schedule
Following the event, name recognition on all emails sent to attendees thanking them for attending
Complimentary event Vendor Page to promote your business

Session Sponsor ($500 each - 4 Opportunities)

Panel sessions will cover a variety of topics addressing the needs of local guilds and similar organizations that bring together and support fiber artists.

Logo and name recognition on all advertisements and eblasts promoting your sponsored session
Name recognition and logo on the video screen prior to your sponsored session and at the
conclusion of the session
Logo and sponsor recognition on your sponsored session as listed on the event schedule
Recognition of your sponsorship in the chat along with a link to your website for your sponsored
session
Complimentary event Vendor Page to promote your business

Guild Sponsor ($100 each)

Guilds holding an Affiliate membership with HGA receive four (4) complimentary registrations for their leadership to attend the retreat. This sponsorship covers the admission fees for one (1) guild.

Name recognition on HGA’s webpage as Sponsor and link to your website
Name recognition in approximately *8,000 copies of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine (up to 2
issues)
One (1) complimentary event registration