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!
Schedule
Subject to Change
Thursday, July 23
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM Registration & Check-In
Friday, July 24
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Registration & Check-In
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Juror’s Talk: Mixed Media Exhibit
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Seminars & Workshops
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Silent Auction
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Marketplace Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Art Exhibits Open
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Panel Session: Grants & Funding Opportunities for Learning & Teaching
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Regional Meet & Greets, Networking Session
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM Juror’s Talk: Yardage Exhibit
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM Juror’s Talk: Mixed Media Exhibit
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM Fiber Trust Cocktail Reception: Celebration of Philanthropy (Invite Only)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Fashion Show Dinner & Awards Presentation
Saturday, July 25
7:00 AM – 8:30 PM Registration & Check-In
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Juror’s Talk: Yardage Exhibit
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Seminars & Workshops
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Silent Auction
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Marketplace Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Art Exhibits Open
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Sheep to Shawl
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Panel Session: HGA’s Certificate of Excellence (COE)
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM Juror’s Talk: Wearable Art Exhibit
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Open Portfolio
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Marketplace Twilight Madness–Shopping Extravaganza
Sunday, July 26
7:00 AM – 8:30 PM Registration & Check-In
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Juror’s Talk: Basketry Exhibit
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Seminars & Workshops
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Silent Auction
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Marketplace Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Art Exhibits Open
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Panel Session: A Better Proposal – Tips for being hired to Teach
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Strut Your Stuff Informal Fashion Show
5:15 PM – 6:45 PM Juror’s Talk: Wearable Art Exhibit
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Juror’s Talk: Basketry Exhibit
Monday, July 27
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Registration & Check-In
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Seminars & Workshops
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM American Tapestry Alliance’s (ATA) Speakers Session
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Silent Auction
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Marketplace Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Art Exhibits Open
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Handwoven Kitchen Towel Exchange
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Fiber Trust Friend Luncheon with Keynote Speaker (Invite Only)
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Keynote Dinner & General Meeting (Silent Auction Results & 2022 Announcement)
Tuesday, July 28
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration & Check-In
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Workshops
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
Wednesday, July 29
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration & Check-In
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Workshops
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
Thursday, July 30
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Meal Plan: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Workshops
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Meal Plan: Lunch
Registration
Registration is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2019. Priority registration will available to donors who have given $100 or more in 2019 to HGA's Fiber Trust. Become a Donor and Donate Today.
How to Register
- Online - The preferred registration method of HGA, secure and includes an immediate email confirmation
- Fax the Registration form to (678) 730-0836
- Mail the Registration form to the HGA address at the bottom of the form
- Phone (678) 730-0010 – Available Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Registration closes June 30, 2020 and reopens onsite at the Knoxville Convention Center beginning Thursday, July 23, 2020. Registrations received onsite will be subject to an additional administration fee of $25 (US Dollars) and will be based on availability. Leaders are unable to admit students who have not registered in advance. Full payment by credit card (or check if mailing in your Registration form) is required to secure a space in a Session.
Convergence® Value Package
Purchase the Convergence® Value Package (CVP) and save 25% on your Sessions!
In addition to the savings on Session registration, the CVP includes daily admission to the Marketplace and the Art Exhibits, 1 ticket to the Fashion Show, 1 ticket to the Keynote Presentation), and an HGA Tote Bag.
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
Registrants may change their Session and Tour selection until April 30, 2020. Requests must be made in writing and are subject to an administration fee of $25 (US Dollars).
Membership dues and tickets purchased for Convergence® events (Fashion Show, Keynote Presentation, Meals, Tours, Juror Talks, etc.) are non-refundable. Requests to cancel a Session must be made in writing by April 30, 2020. Cancellations are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the Session fee or $75, whichever is less. No refund will be given for cancellations received after April 30, 2020.
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 we will issue a full refund.
Register early! Sessions fill quickly!
Convergence® events and activities are open to the general public, however an HGA Membership is required to register for Sessions. Registration is taken on a first-come, first served basis, and Fiber Trust members who have given a financial gift of $100 or more in 2019 qualify for Priority Registration. To donate and join the Fiber Trust click here or call (678) 730-0010.