Starting a Chapter

If there is not a local SAGA chapter in your area, the SAGA board encourages you to consider establishing a new chapter. An informational packet on how to start a new SAGA chapter is available by contacting the Chapter Coordinator at chapter@smocking.org . This packet will be sent to you via your email address. It only takes 3 people interested in smocking, needlework, and/or heirloom sewing to start a chapter. In compliance with SAGA bylaws, all members of a local chapter must belong to the national Smocking Arts Guild of America. 
 
There are many SAGA Members-At-Large (members who are not affiliated with a local chapter) throughout the world. There may be some members in your local area just waiting to get together and share their passion for needlework. The Chapter Coordinator will connect you to the Region Representative for your area and she will assist you in locating anyone in your area.

All information about finding a place to meet (local fabric shop, library, church), choosing a name, electing officers, etc. will be in the informational packet. There's a minimum of paperwork and the Chapter Coordinator is there to assist and answer your questions.

SAGA's national Board of Directors and committee members are dedicated to helping guide and direct the members and chapters. They are available to answer your questions and help your chapter grow. In addition, local chapters have the resources associated with a nationally recognized name in the field of smocking, needlework preservation and education, many of which can be found in the member-only section of this website.

Your new chapter will be listed on the SAGA website with contact and meeting information for anyone else who might be looking for a chapter in your area.

SAGA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

For more information, please contact: chapter@smocking.org