The members of the SAQA Central Canada Region are a very diverse and friendly group of textile artists from Ontario and Quebec. Some members are internationally well known, while others enjoy a personal practice but have little interest in entering their work in shows. The vast majority probably fall somewhere in the middle, but what they all have in common is a love for textile art in all its forms and a desire to nurture and encourage fellow members. Everyone is welcome!
There are a number of well-attended Local Connections across the region that members attend around every two months. Each year, usually in April, there is a regional retreat held at the Crieff Hills Retreat & Conference Centre just outside Puslinch in Ontario.
These events allow members to meet in person and share their work with other members. The opportunity is there for each and every one of us to learn from others. Members are encouraged to share their work, and positive feedback is a large part of that experience.
The Regional Representative usually sends out the newsletter around the last week of most months, taking a break in July. It will include any information sent to the rep since the previous one was published. There is no deadline for submission. We like to highlight events, exhibitions, and member news in each edition. Prompts are sent out in advance to encourage members to submit. Every month, we like to highlight SAQA information available on the website.
Toronto Pod: meets every two months from 10am-2pm
Venue: On Zoom and/or local events and members' homes
Fergus/Guelph Pod: meets every two months from mid-morning to mid-afternoon
Venue: Alternating Zoom meetings with in-person meetings at members' homes
Niagara Pod: meets every two months from mid-morning to mid-afternoon
Venue: meetings are held in members' homes
This group brings a packed lunch
The Land Between Pod: meets every two months from mid-morning to mid-afternoon
Venue: meetings are held on Zoom
For more information, please email the Regional Rep at CAN-central@saqa.art
