Online Events

The Spotlight Auction will be an online event taking place from April 19-29. Pieces will also be displayed at the 2023 SAQA Toronto Conference. You do NOT have to attend the conference to participate - bidding is open to everyone...

The 1933 Sears National Quilt Contest attracted 24,878 entrants vying for the grand prize of $1000 in the depths of the Great Depression. The fact that the winner may not have made the quilt and that the whereabouts of that...

Exploring Contemporary Art meets each month on the 4th Tuesday at 1pm ET - time zone converter This Special Interest Group will meet in March 2023 (there is no meeting in April). Come learn about this SIG, ask questions and...

Celebrating the creative work of student artists, designers, and makers, SDA’s Future Tense 2023 offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary fibers by presenting the best work made by students in the field today. Join us for a virtual...

Four years ago, Tracey Lawko decided to create a large textile artwork celebrating Canada’s rich cultural heritage. She sought broad participation from across the country, with diversity represented in techniques, materials, age, economic means, social status, and more. Over 100...

Join Sharon Peoples on her path from wall-hung fiber art to sculptural work shown on a plinth. Sharon shows how she works to create small, stitched individual fragments that build up into larger three-dimensional pieces. If you’re interested in machine...

Come on a journey with us! We've taken the best of our online conferences and condensed them into a smaller two-day mini-event. You will be able to enjoy some fantastic presentations and make connections with other SAQA members. Hear from...