SAQA Seminar

Member Benefit

Launched in 2016, SAQA Seminar is an annual project offered through the Education Committee just for SAQA members. We wanted to provide members with opportunities to learn more about a particular topic, share their expertise, ask questions, have conversations, and meet new people. All the offerings are available online and can be accessed even after the Seminar is over (scroll down for previous seminars or check out our archives).

The content is not instructional in nature but rather a guided tour through topics of interest. Weekly Zoom meetings (which are optional) give you a chance to discuss the topics with other participants, be inspired, and share creative journeys.

Thanks to everyone who participated in SAQA Seminar 2023 - Material Matters! Stay tuned for more details about the 2024 SAQA Seminar (launches January 2024).

SAQA Seminars

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SAQA Seminar 2023 - Material Matters

Thanks to everyone who participated in SAQA Seminar 2023 - Material Matters! We had a blast exploring all the content with you. If you missed anything (or just want a refresher), everything will be available on the website for years...

SAQA Seminar 2022 - Highlights Revisited

Member Program

SAQA has presented five annual online SAQA Seminars from 2016. SAQA has many new members and some of us may have forgotten some of the content. So to (re)introduce you to the wonderful content we have compiled over the years...

SAQA Seminar - Color

Member Program

Many will say that color is the most important element in art. So, as textile artists, do we really know what color is? How is it used? How is it different by medium, by culture? Why does color matter?

SAQA Seminar - Stitching

Member Program

The first SAQA Seminar launched in 2016 with Stitching as the primary topic. Each of the five units offered Informative Articles as well as Video Conversations, Pinterest Boards, weekly Stitch Chats, and Member Challenges.

SAQA Seminar - Surface Design

Member Program

This year's theme was all about SURFACE DESIGN and covers four topics: Print, Paint, Dye and Other Techniques. It includes articles, tutorials, video conversations, and more!

SAQA Seminar - Visual Design

Member Program

This year's theme was all about VISUAL DESIGN and covers four topics: Elements of Design, Principles of Design, Design Processes, and Evaluation of Design.

SAQA Seminar - Your Professional Toolkit

Member Program

This edition of SAQA Seminar focuses on Your Professional Toolkit and includes topics such as Exhibiting, Marketing, Selling, and Elevating your art career. There are recorded video conversations with accomplished artists, resource links, written interviews with SAQA artists, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAQA Seminar?

SAQA Seminar is a multi-media collection of content that will be released weekly over a 6 to 8 week period. It will include articles, resources, video conversations, and more. The content is not instructional in nature but a guided tour through topics of interest. Weekly Zoom meetings give you a chance to discuss the topics with other participants and share our creative journeys.

SAQA Seminar is NOT a traditional retreat, workshop, class or conference - there are enough spots for everyone to participate as long as you are a SAQA member. All the offerings are available online and can be accessed even after the Seminar is over (check out our archives from past seminars).

SAQA Seminar

Due to my work / travel schedule, I can't participate all the time. Is this a problem?

That's totally fine! SAQA Seminar is not an online course with classes that you are required to attend. You will receive weekly emails each Monday with links to all the resources. You can begin exploring when we kick off in January or you may find your way to all the great resources several weeks later.

When do I have to be at my computer for SAQA Seminar?

SAQA Seminar content is delivered each Monday afternoon via email and will also be available online. So you can review everything on your own schedule, even if you join late.

Each unit may includes video conversations, articles, optional activities, a related gallery, and some resource links. We do encourage you to join us for our weekly Live Chat sessions where you can talk about each unit with other participants and/or participate in the SAQA Members-Only Facebook group.

Most of these Zoom chats will NOT be recorded as they are are casual conversations in breakout rooms. If we do have special guests with presentations, we will record that portion. Details will be included in your weekly SAQA Seminar emails.

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