The Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) supports our EGA national educational goals and opportunities. RMR specifically provides support for region chapters and members as they enhance their embroidery skills and appreciation for the needle arts. We do so by offering region members free or reduced cost lectures and virtual classes each year. We also sponsor periodic in-person events which include classes, lectures, tours, and/or stitching time, in an enjoyable atmosphere. Region activities and events are open to all RMR members and may also be open to other EGA members or non-members, depending on the event.
Numerous educational embroidery and embroidery related activities, including classes and lectures, are available through National EGA. Information can be found on the national website: National EGA website.
Upcoming RMR Education Events:
For information or to sign up for a lecture or class, contact our Education Chair at EducationChair@rmrega.org
India Hayford – Lecture “Observation for Visual Artists” :
Thur. April 23, 2026 at 7 pm MDT
This lecture will include a series of exercises meant to enhance a person’s creative awareness and ability to produce original compositions. The exercises could be a chapter program using paper and crayons or markers.
Registration coming.
Jennifer Riefenberg – Lecture “Changing Colors in a Design”:
Wed. June 10, 2026 at 7 pm MDT
This lecture will address the issues of “how do I choose when changing colors in a design?” or “What do I need to watch out for when changing colors in a design?” These are often questions that our members ask when they want their piece to be a little different from the original or just want to change things up a little. Following the lecture, RMR chapters will receive instructions for a project “Color Change” which could be a chapter program.
Registration coming.
Annette Gutierrez Turk – Lecture on Colcha embroidery:
Tues August 18, 2026 at 7 pm MDT.
This lecture will discuss the significance of colcha embroidery to historical Spanish settlers in New Mexico.
Registration coming.
Annette Gutierrez Turk – Colcha embroidery virtual class “Autumn Leaves”:
October 25, 2026 at 1 – 5 pm MDT.
This class will have no teacher fee for members of RMR. Participants will provide their own materials.
Registration coming.
Education Offerings Outside of RMR:
None at this time.