Once again CGOA offers vast opportunities for those that are,
or those that strive to be, professionals in the crochet industry!
At the Knit and Crochet Show this July 23-27, 2014, in
Manchester, New Hampshire, there may not be the traditional “Professional
Development Day (PDD)”, but there are many learning and networking options
available.
On Wednesday, there are three different events that can aid
any professional. “Get Your Geek On” is an opportunity to discuss crochet
structure and technical processes of actually creating a stitch; while “Master’s
Crochet the CGOA Way” may be focused on the CGOA Master’s Program, but will
share with you information that will improve your crochet abilities and help
you to look critically at your work. I cannot forget “Professional Think Tank”,
an informal setting that is designed to aide all crochet professionals, by
addressing your pressing questions, and honing your communication skills while
networking with others.
However the opportunities do not end with Wednesday.
The CGOA Education Committee has had a hand in ensuring that
there are some terrific classes such as: - · Thursday “Design Inspiration” with Lily Chin.
- · On Friday there is “How to Market Your Knit & Crochet Business” with Kate Preston and “Independent Pattern Publication” with Mary Beth Temple.
- · Saturday continues different options with “Color Theory and Fiber Artisan” with Suzanne Allen.
- · While Sunday rounds out options with “Healthy Hands” with Suzanne Allen, “Draping a Pattern- a Demonstration” with Lily Chin, and “Teaching Challenges” with Karen Klemp.
This list does not even include all the wonderful technique
classes available, there are so many to list that I would basically be
reposting the class listing.
There are also many “informal get-togethers” being planned
for those that are recognized as Associate Professionals and Professionals with
CGOA (keep an eye open on the Professional Yahoo Group for the locations and
times, they will be posted as the event nears). If you are interested in applying
for Associate Professional or Professional status, please apply here
(www.crochet.org).
If you are able to attend this, the 20th
Anniversary conference of CGOA, you will not be at a loss for learning and
gaining new friends!
Check out all available classes, events, and registration at http://www.knitandcrochetshow.com/
Look forward to seeing you there!
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