Speaker Series

Documenting Historical Needlework Skills to Preserve Cultural Heritage Before it is Too Late Sunday, February 22, 2026 :: Zoom Webinar 6:00 pm Newfoundland Time :: 5:30 pm Atlantic Time :: 4:30 pm Eastern Time :: 3:30 pm Central Time :: 2:30 pm Mountain Time :: 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time In...

Join us as Greensleeves Project director, Tamsin Lewis FSA FRHistS, shares the tale of one of the most famous English historical songs, the Elizabethan ballad Greensleeves. Sunday, December 7, 2025 :: Zoom Webinar 4:30 pm Newfoundland Time :: 4 pm Atlantic Time :: 3 pm Eastern Time :: 2 pm...

Rasha led the “Threads of Diaspora” project, … resulted in the creation of 120 pieces of collective artwork to be added to the Edmonton tapestry, involving the participation of 22 women from diverse cultural backgrounds. It worked closely with skilled Palestinian designers in the community to celebrate and preserve this...

Arounna Khounnoraj is a Canadian textile artist based in Toronto and co-founder of bookhou, a multidisciplinary studio and online shop. Her work spans many textile techniques, but the one that has been with her the longest is embroidery. During this presentation, Arounna will share her work and business practice, and...

Attend The Art and Science of Appraising Needlework with Laurie S. Kelly to gain insights into how needlework is valued by professional appraisers. The presentation reviews the process for appraising personal property, the valuation methods commonly applied to needlework and the "keys" to concluding value. Sunday, April 19 via Zoom...

Join Dianna Thorne and Barbara Gilbert as they recap an unforgettable journey to Japan, featuring mini workshops and experiences enjoyed by six EAC/ACB members this past fall. Saturday, March 22 via Zoom 4:30 pm Newfoundland Time :: 4 pm Atlantic Time :: 3 pm Eastern Time :: 2 pm Central...

Cosplay is a creative hobby that has rapidly grown in popularity. Recently, more and more cosplayers are adding advanced embroidery techniques to their skill sets. Maral (aka Sarcasm-himé Cosplay) will give an overview of how embroidery is used in the cosplay world. Sunday, March 2 via Zoom 4:30 pm Newfoundland...

Discover the rich tapestry of human storytelling through the ages with a captivating presentation on narrative embroidery history. From the grandeur of the Bayeux Tapestry, which vividly recounts the epic Battle of Hastings, to the poignant quilts commemorating the global COVID-19 pandemic, this presentation delves into how embroidery has been...

Karen Selk will be presenting her story of learning about wild silk and the people who rear and care for the silkworms and make the silk. This event is free for EAC/ACB members. Karen was born in Wisconsin in a farming community and studied Chinese language and literature at university....

Bojagi (Korean Wrapping Cloths) are pieced together from small scraps of cloth. It is the most unique form of Korean textile art. Bojagi occupied a prominent place in the daily lives of Koreans of all classes. They were used to wrap or carry everything from precious ritual objects to everyday...