Schedule and Registration
Welcome to the ultimate international fiber art experience, HGA’s Convergence® conference where you can immerse yourself in the inspiration and stimulation of exhibits, classes, textile tours, shopping and more!
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Register early! Sessions fill quickly!
Create a conference schedule that meets your needs. Attendees may pick and choose the conference Sessions and Events they wish to attend – and register for each one individually. Priority registration will available to donors who have given $100 or more in 2023 to HGA's Fiber Trust. Become a Donor and Donate Today.
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Schedule
Subject to Change
Registration Dates & Deadlines
| January 1, 2023
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| August 1, 2023
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| October 9, 2023
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| October 16, 2023 |
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| October 23, 2023 |
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| January 1, 2024 |
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| April 30, 2024 |
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| June 19, 2024 |
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| July 1, 2024 |
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Convergence® Value Package (CVP)
- Attendees registered for a CVP must be either a Student, Individual, Family or Professional Artist HGA Member
- 25% discount on Session registration fees
- 1 Ticket to the Fashion Show ($TBA value)
- 1 Ticket to the Keynote Presentation ($TBA value)
- Daily admission to the Art Exhibits and the Marketplace including the Demonstration Stage activities ($40 value)
- 1 HGA Tote Bag filled with goodies. ($TBA value)
- CVP's are Non-Refundable
Convergence® Day Pass
- A Day Pass grants admission to the Marketplace and the Art Exhibits for the day the pass is purchased. If you have a CVP you do not need a Day Pass.
- Day Passes are Non-Refundable
Convergence® Sessions
- An HGA Individual, Family, Student, or Professional Artist Membership is required to register
- To save 25% first register and complete your purchase of a CVP
Special Events (Juror's Talks, Fashion Show, Keynote)
- Non-Refundable
Tours
- Lunch Included
- Non-Refundable
Meal Plan
- Registration closes July 1, 2024
- Non-Refundable
Open Portfolio
- Sponsorship available
- Free to attend with Day Pass or CVP
- Registration required to present
- Non-Refundable
Sheep-to-Shawl
- Sponsorship available
- Free to attend with Day Pass or CVP
- Registration required for teams to participate
- Non-Refundable
Handwoven Kitchen Towel Exchange
- Sponsorship available
- Registration required to participate
Decorative Shuttle Competition
- Sponsorship available
Thread Talks
- Free to attend with Day Pass or CVP
- Registration required to present
Meet & Greet Networking Event
- Complimentary Table for Guilds and Nonprofit Organizations
How to Register
- Online - The preferred registration method of HGA, secure and includes an immediate email confirmation
- Phone (678) 730-0010 – Available Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Convergence® Marketplace, Special Events, and Tours are open to the general public with the purchase of a Day Pass/and or Ticket. CVP’s and Session registrations are limited to Individual, Family, Student, and Professional Artist members of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. All purchases are non-refundable, Sessions are the exception.
Registration is first-come, first-served and will close June 19, 2024 for Workshops. Meal Plans must be purchased by July 1, 2024. Registration for Seminars, CVP’s, Events, Tours, Etc. will continue until Noon the day before their start. Registrations received after July 1, 2024 are based on availability and subject to an additional late fee of $25. Fiber Trust supporters who have given a financial gift of $100 or more in 2023 qualify for Priority Registration. See page 42 in the Delegate Registration Book for more information about donating to the Fiber Trust or call (678) 730-0010.
HGA supports our Marketplace vendors by providing a list of registered attendees (includes name, state/province, country, and email address). Your participation supports small fiber art businesses, and your privacy is HGA’s first concern. If you wish to not include your name and email address on the list, you may opt out at registration.
Supplies and Material Fees
Session supply lists are available on our website. Session materials fees are payable to the Leader and collected by the Leader at the start of the Session. HGA will not accept supply and material fees.
Changes and Cancellations
Changes: Sessions may be changed to a Session at an equivalent or higher registration fee if made in writing by April 30, 2024. Changes will incur a $25 administration fee per Session. Sessions may not be changed after April 30, 2024.
Cancellations: Membership dues and tickets purchased for Convergence® events (Fashion Show, Keynote Presentation, Meals, Tours, Juror Talks, etc.) are non-refundable. Session cancellations must be made in writing by April 30, 2024 and will incur a $50 cancellation fee per Session. Session registration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made after April 30, 2024.
All Sessions and Tours require a minimum number of participants. HGA reserves the right to cancel Sessions and Tours if there is insufficient registration. If we must cancel a Session or Tour HGA will issue a full refund.
A Message about Convergence® amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the health and safety of our members and participants being our first priority, please know that our thoughts are with those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Our commitment remains to prioritize the safety of Convergence® attendees. We are closely monitoring developments related to the pandemic and are working diligently with our local and regional partners on our preparedness. HGA may issue protocols requiring attendees to wear masks, social distance, etc. Please know that conditions and capacities may be updated prior to Convergence® based on guidance from City and State authorities. We are carefully watching the developments and are ready to make swift decisions, as needed.
Because COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is spread mainly from person-to-person contact, HGA will have in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, HGA cannot guarantee that its participants, volunteers, partners, or others in attendance will not become infected with COVID-19. All attendees will be required to agree to HGA’s COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgement – Liability Waiver and Release of Claims. (Download)
Before traveling to Convergence®, we recommend that you monitor information provided by your local health agencies and as issued by the conference location so you may take reasonable precautions to protect yourself. We encourage all Convergence® attendees to be vaccinated.