Sessions and Leaders
With something of interest for everyone from the beginner to the expert, choose from more than 100 Sessions taught by innovative Fiber Art Leaders. Sessions vary from 90 minute seminars to three day workshops and include topics on weaving, spinning, dyeing, basket making, felting, sewing, professional development and more.

Sessions include instruction in a variety of fiber techniques, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. An HGA Individual, Household, Student, or Professional Artist Membership is required to register and take a Convergence® Session. Membership may be purchased online or by calling (678) 730-0010. Participants who purchase the Convergence® Value Package (CVP) save 25% on their Sessions.
Download the Convergence Registration Book for a complete description of the Sessions
Session Fees
with CVP | without CVP | |
3-Day Workshops | $459 | $613 |
2-Day Workshops | $306 | $409 |
1-Day Workshops | $153 | $205 |
3-Hour Super Seminars | $76 | $103 |
90-Minute Seminars | $38 | $52 |
Registration Dates (Noon ET)
Open Now - Advanced Priority Registration
October 27, 2025 - Priority Registration
November 10, 2025 - General Registration
Convergence 2026 Sessions
Click the class name for more information. We update the website regularly as sessions fill up. For the latest availability, call us at (678) 730-0010.
3-Day Workshops (Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday), 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 3W-W001 Wedge Weave - Watch Sneak Peek
- 3W-W002 Split-Shed Weaving Deep-Dive: Multiple structures on 4 shafts
2-Day Workshops (Wednesday & Thursday), 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 2W-W003 Wear your Weaving: Sew a Simple Jacket with Handwoven Fabric
- 2W-W004 Weaving Cloth for Nuno Felting
- 2W-W005 Wet Felting + Needle Felting Blue Heron Wool Painting - Watch Sneak Peek
- 2W-W006 Ply-split braiding: mats and baskets
- 2W-W007 Rigid Heddle Weaving + Woven Shibori
- 2W-W008 Introduction to Wet Felting: Slippers
- 2W-W009 Spin Your Own Yarn for Weaving: Drop Spindle Workshop
- 2W-W010 Designing Four Shaft Boundweave
1-Day Workshops, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 1W-W011 Finger Manipulated Lace Weaves
- 1W-W012 Intro to Kumihimo Braiding
- 1W-W013 Blend and Spin Your ULTIMATE Sock Yarn
- 1W-W014 Handwoven Fabric as Amazing Journals
- 1W-W015 Tablet Weaving Basics - Watch Sneak Peek
- 1W-W016 Lacy Waves Transparency
- 1W-W017 Joyful Double Weave - Watch Sneak Peek
3-Hour Seminars (Morning), 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
90-Minute Seminars (Morning), 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
3-Hour Seminars (Afternoon), 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Convergence 2026 Leaders
Click on the Leader's name to read their bio, see their Convergence sessions and to visit their website.
How to Register
- Online - The preferred registration method of HGA, secure and includes an immediate email confirmation
- Phone (678) 730-0010 – Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
- To qualify for a 25% discount on sessions, you must first complete the purchase of the CVP and receive email confirmation. If the CVP is not purchased and paid for, then the discount won’t apply.
Everyone may attend Convergence®! Most events are open to the public, while others are exclusive to members and donors. Convergence® Value Packages (CVPs) and Session registrations are limited to Individual, Household, Student, and Professional Artist members of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. To join HGA or donate, visit our website at WeaveSpinDye.org.
Registration is first-come, first-served. HGA will do its best to update the website on a timely basis if a session is nearly full or if it sells out. We do anticipate sessions will sell out and encourage you to register early.
Registration for 1, 2, and 3-day workshops will close July 31, 2026. Meal plans should be purchased by August 6, 2026. Registration for CVPS, seminars, CVPs, special events, tours, etc. will continue until Noon the day before their start. Registrations received after July 31, 2026 are based on availability and are subject to an additional late fee of $25.
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.
Session Changes
Presenters and Leaders are subject to change without notice. Attendees may change a session to another session with an equivalent or higher registration fee if they email HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org by May 12, 2026. Changes will incur a $25 administration fee per session. Sessions may not be changed after May 12, 2026.
Cancellations
Sessions, tours, and jurors’ talks require a minimum number of participants to run. HGA reserves the right to cancel if there is insufficient registration. If we must cancel, HGA will issue a full refund for the canceled session, tour, or juror’s talk.
Cancellation requests for sessions, evening events (Fashion Show, Thread Talks, and Keynote), tours, and meals must be made by emailing HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org. Cancellation requests received:
• By January 30, 2026 - Receive a 75% refund
• By May 12, 2026 - Receive a 50% refund
• After May 12, 2026 - Non-refundable
CVPs are non-refundable and non-transferable. Day passes, exhibit entry fees, and jurors’ talks are non-refundable.
HGA recommends purchasing travel insurance and reviewing your policy to ensure adequate coverage. Standard trip cancellation policies typically cover non-refundable expenses for specific reasons, such as sudden illness or severe weather. In contrast, a Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) benefit can reimburse a percentage of costs for almost any reason, provided you purchase it within a specific window after booking your trip.

Download Additional Resources
- Download the Convergence Registration Book for a complete description of Sessions
- Download Session Supply Lists