Education Programs

SAGA has wealth of educational opportunities that range from the beginning smocker to the most accomplished master. Take a few minutes to investigate all of the classes and programs we have to offer along with getting to know our teachers.

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Teachers

SAGA has a long history of bringing the best teachers from around the globe to their members. The teachers are the very best in the needle arts and have gone through a demanding evaluation process administered by SAGA. We are sure you will agree with us that they are "the best of the best".

Teachers of SAGA Approved Classes

Artisan Program

The purpose of the artisan program is to recognize excellence in the field of smocking and related needle arts. It provides the participant with a personal challenge to learn and explore the chosen area of study, opportunity for personal achievement and enrichment, and recognition for knowledge gained and demonstrated proficiency.

The program is divided into four areas of study: smocking, fine hand sewing, fine machine sewing, and embroidery.

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Correspondence Courses

Correspondence courses may be done individually or with a group, depending on the course. Lessons containing explicit directions are sent, and completed projects are returned to the teacher for comments and evaluation. Then the next lessons are sent, and so on. With group classes, a group leader is responsible for distributing texts and collecting projects, and communicates with the teacher for questions and timing of deadlines.

Completing correspondence courses is also a way to acquire points which count towards the Artisan Program.

Correspondence Course Listing  |  Correspondence Courses (PDF)
How to Signup / More Info
Contract for Individual Course   |  Correspondence Course - Contract for Group

If you have questions about correspondence courses or enrollment, please contact Debra Soderland at .

SAGA Stitches

SAGA Stitches are designed to share the resources of SAGA with members, by providing members at large and chapters with pre-planned programs that can be used individually or adapted for regular chapter meetings. Some SAGA Programs also earn points towards the Artisan Program.

Each SAGA program comes complete with detailed teaching instructions, supply lists and handouts to photocopy for each participant. The goal of each program is educational -- process or project oriented, just for fun or for individual or chapter growth and development.

Kids Can Stitch

These programs are designed for an individual or group to teach a child or children to smock, embroider or sew. Each SAGA program comes complete with detailed teaching instructions, supply lists and handouts to photocopy for each participant. The goal of each program is educational -- process or project oriented, just for fun, or for growth and development.

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Grant Information

SAGA Grant Guidelines
SAGA Grant FAQ
SAGA Grant Application
Teachers of SAGA Approved Classes