Education

MESSAGE FROM THE EDUCATION CO-ORDINATOR.

As I begin this report, snow has begun falling outside.  So what ? you say !  I have lived all my life in New Plymouth and snow has never reached the city before.  Fitzroy Beach is not far from where I live and even the sand received a coating - a once-in-a-lifetime occurence for New Plymouth !

Once again preparation for Conference in Christchurch has become a priority and many new ideas and concepts will be presented.  The way the time is flying it will be here before we know it.

Tutors' Register
It has been suggested that tutor names be put on the ANZEG website.  all tutors will be contacted shortly to check details, etc.  Names, a contact email address and a few facts about classes offered will be called for and, of course, permission to include your name.

'Ode to the Blues'
Our first 'Postbag Colour challenge,' sponsored by Bernina has drawn 33 entries.  The prize for the winner will be a Bernina sewing machine.  It was exciting opening the entries and they were well received at the Hamilton Craft Fair.  After the exhibition in Hamilton, some of the pieces will be travelling, either to Bernina dealers or Guilds. This challenge is to become an annual event with a different colour as the theme.  Conditions could also change.  The challenge for 2012 will be 'COLOUR ME RED' and new conditions of entry will be available early next year.  Look for them on the ANZEG website.

ANZEG Study Assistance Grant
The name of this grant has been changed and so have some of the conditions.  This grant is for those wishing to study a specific technique either internationally or nationally.  The recipient (or recipients) will be announced and presented at conference.

Applicants must produce more information and a comprehensive budget and the monetary amount will be decided on information forwarded.  For a copy of the new conditions and application form please email me at wendymjohnstone@xtra.co.nz.

Embroidery Certificates/Modules
Discussion of the revamp of ANZEG's Certificates of Embroidery has been ongoing for some time and a remit presented at Conference in Hamilton also called for changes to the Certificates.

Progress on the new look modules is well underway.  Presentation will be at conference in Christchurch, and I am sure you will be as excited with the new concept, as we, who have been researching and designing it.  Some modules have been added and some deleted and divided.  All modules will have specific exercise ideas to be completed, as well as creative and experimental pages.  Colour study and the history of embroidery will become separate modules, giving the student a deeper insight into these important areas of embroidery.  Design has been revamped with exciting new suggestions for inspiration, along with set exercise ideas.  An introductory module, 'Foundation Stitch Investigation,' will be perfect for beginners, a group study or student wishing to start the study process.

Early next year we will call for applications for mentors and assessors.  If you are interested in taking part and feel you would have something to offer, even though exact job descriptions and conditions are not quite ready, I would like to hear from you.

Wendy Johnstone
Education Co-ordinator.

Email : Wendy Johnstone