Special Events

These events provide an opportunity for attendees to meet their peers in a fun and educational environment.

Special Events

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All Special Events are Free with purchase of a CVP or Day Pass unless noted. Registration for ticketed special events opens October 9, 2023. Donors who have given $100 or more since January 1, 2023 to HGA's Fiber Trust, qualify for Priority Registration.

Cancellations: Convergence^® Day Passes and tickets purchased for Convergence^® Special Events (Fashion Show, Keynote Presentation, Juror’s Talks, etc.) are non-refundable.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Fiber Trust Advocates Reception: Celebrating Small Expressions (Invite Only)

Thursday, July 14

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

In 2024 give $300 or more to the Fiber Trust to receive an invitation

Advocates who have donated $300 or more in 2024 to the Fiber Trust are invited to join the HGA Board for an exclusive reception celebrating the Small Expressions exhibit. The juror will give a talk about their decision process in selecting the works. Wine and light bites will be provided.

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

Panel Session: TBA

Meet & Greet Networking Session

Juror’s Talk: TBA ($)

Fiber Trust Supporters Cocktail Reception & Early Access Seating (Invite Only)

Sunflowers to Sunsets Fashion Show & Dinner ($)

Thursday, July 11

7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

Tickets: $ or Free with CVP, includes dinner, cash bar available

Join HGA for our most popular Convergence^® event, a spectacular Fashion Show featuring wearable art designed and handmade by fiber artists from around the world. Inspired by Sunflowers to Sunsets, these works are as colorful and breathtaking as a field of sunflowers. Like the breathtaking view of the sun setting on a warm summer day, these artists’ creativity and use of colors and textures will leave you in awe.

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Purchase a CVP

Friday, July 12, 2024

Juror’s Talk: TBA ($)

Panel Session: TBA

Open Portfolio, sponsored by Fiberworks PCW ($20 to Present)

sponsored by Fiberworks PCW

Friday, July 12

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

To Present: $20

Students and emerging artists are invited to open their portfolios for critique and review by professors and professional fiber artists. These displays are free for Convergence^® attendees to admire the work and ask questions of the artists who have put their work on display. Complete guidelines are available online. Advance registration is required.

Register to Share Your Work (coming soon)

Juror’s Talk: TBA ($)

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Juror’s Talk: TBA ($)

Panel Session: TBA

Juror’s Talk: TBA ($)

Fiber Trust Supporters Reception: Celebrating Philanthropy (Invite Only)

Saturday, July 13

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

In 2024 give $100 or more to the Fiber Trust to receive an invitation

Supporters who have donated $100 or more in 2024 to the Fiber Trust are invited to join the HGA Board for an informative and festive dessert reception. HGA will introduce the students who have benefitted from your support and share the news about the 2026 Convergence^®.

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Juror’s Talk: TBA ($)

Fiber Trust Friend Luncheon with Keynote (Invite Only)

Handwoven Kitchen Towel Exchange, sponsored by Jane Stafford Textiles

sponsored by Jane Stafford Textiles

Sunday, July 14

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Towels are delivered

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Towels are on view to the Convergence attendees with a CVP or Day Pass

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Participants (only) exchange towels

Join us for a weaving exchange as a participant or an observer. This is a great way to meet fellow weaving enthusiasts and to increase your handwoven towel stash. Complete guidelines available online. Advance registration required.

Participants will each bring five towels and will leave with five wonderful new towels. Please review these Guidelines:

Towels must be woven from cotton, linen, hemp, or any combination of these fibers.
Finished size is to be 18” x 25”. Please plan ahead to address shrinkage and pull-in.
Please finish with a hem either hand-sewn or machine-sewn.
Weave five towels.
Include a copy of the draft and treadling, thread samples, and source with each towel. Include your name, contact information and any additional information you would like to share with your towel recipients.
Towels must be delivered (in person or appoint someone) between 8:30 AM and 2 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2024 to the TBD
At 5 PM on Sunday, July 14, 2024 participants will exchange towels.

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Keynote Presentation by TBA and 2024 Convergence® Announcement ($)

Purchase a CVP (includes fashion show, keynote, 2 dinners & more) (Coming Soon)

WAIT LIST for Juror's Talks (Coming Soon)

Cancellations

Tickets purchased for Convergence® Special Events (Fashion Show, Keynote Presentation, Tours, Juror Talks, etc.) are non-refundable.

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Special Interest Meetings & Gatherings

HGA’s Convergence® conference is the perfect place to meet face-to-face with others who share your interest in fibers and textile techniques. Join in a meeting and make new friends.

Nonprofit groups who hold Affiliate Guild or Professional Organization Memberships with HGA are encouraged to meet during Convergence®. Meetings hosted by these groups are open to everyone. For more information about the meetings and the topics covered, please contact the individual groups.

American Tapestry Alliance (ATA) Speakers Session

Complex Weavers Open Meeting

Tablet Weavers' International Studies and Techniques (TWIST) Open Meeting

The Weavers Friend 2: Rag Rug Show & Tell

Special Events

Special Events

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Friday, July 12, 2024

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Cancellations

Special Interest Meetings & Gatherings

For more information about Special Events and Meetings call (678) 730-0010 or email HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.