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Conversations with the Artists
In this Textile Talk, we'll be hearing from exhibiting artists Valerie Goodwin, Michael James, and Katie Pasquini Masopust about their work, process, and inspiration.
Conversations with the Artists

Join us for artist talks with three exhibiting artists from SAQA Global Exhibition Light the World. We'll be hearing from Maya Chaimovich, Ruby Horansky, and Lena Meszaros about their work.

Light is our primary tool for perceiving and understanding...

Conversations with the Artists
This Textile Talk included artists from the SAQA Global Exhibition Musica!, moderated by Rachael Baar, Museum Curator of the National Quilt Museum. Our participating artists were Susan Bianchi, Sarah Entsminger, Susan Sherman, and Carolyn Skei.
Conversations with the Artists

SAQA Global Exhibition Opposites Attract explores contradictions and affinities: Yin and Yang, the irresistible force versus the immovable object, black and white, and other types of opposites. We had a great time talking to exhibiting artists Claire Passmore, Maria Shell, Maggie...

Conversations with the Artists

Our lives are measured in seasons. Not just the familiar quarterly divisions of a year: spring, summer, fall, and winter, but with each new day we move among a variety of seasons. Some seasons have no set time of arrival...

Conversations with the Artists

Argentinean-American artist Tamara Kostianovsky will discuss 15 years of work and reflect on the inspirations, techniques, and concepts that make up her elaborate textile sculptures. Starting with the political intentions of her early works that responded to the dictatorship she...

Conversations with the Artists

Repurposing used materials is one of the most effective solutions there is to deal with today's environmentally devastating waste issues. Fiber art also has a rich tradition of incorporating elements that would otherwise be discarded by turning them into compelling...

SAQA Seminar (Video Conversation)
Hollis Chatelain talks about color from an emotional point of view because she believes that we react emotionally to art, and color is what pulls us in or repels us. 
SAQA Seminar (Video Conversation)

In this video, Marjan Kluepfel is interviewed by Clara Nartey about "The Role of Art Organizations in an Artist's Career". Marjan is a fabric artist, teacher, lecturer, and writer.

Educational Video
Lyric Kinard shares tips and experiences from her years on the teaching circuit. She covers everything from communicating with guilds, developing exciting workshops, arranging travel and lodging, inspiring students, and selling products as part of your teaching business.
SAQA Seminar (Video Conversation)

In this video, Laura Wasilowski is interviewed by Jeanne Marklin about her career as a travelling teacher. Laura is a textile artist and creator of hand-dyed threads and fabrics. She has also written several books.

Educational Video

Three SAQA members share their art quilts and discuss how their creative lives are influenced by the places they live. Alicia Merrett was born and raised in Argentina and lives in the United Kingdom. Barbara Lange and Uta Lenk live...

SAQA Seminar (Video Conversation)
Heather Pregger gives us a peek into her comprehensive sketchbook and explains how she tracks her creative process with notes and photographs in this video conversation with Deborah Boschert.
Educational Video

Wen Redmond, a mixed media artist, delights in creating dialogue, changing perspectives and perceptions of fiber. ​She works intuitively, encouraging ‘flow’, and experimentation. Please enjoy this 2-part presentation where Wen discusses her digital printing techniques for surface design and answers questions from...

Video Portfolio of the SAQA Europe/Middle East regional exhibition Wide Horizons VI

SAQA Seminar (Video Conversation)
Sue Stone shares examples of her hand-embroidered work that often feature fish. Sue is also known for her portraits and often includes extensive textural stitching.
Educational Video

Juried Artist Member panelists Sue Bleiweiss, Lorie McCown, and Judy Kirpich discussed their experiences working in a series while using their art to support their points of view. 

Working in a series is a way to create a related, recognizable...

SAQA Seminar (Video Conversation)
Pat Pauly shares her work and the way she uses shapes, color, lines and contrast. Three different series show how she repeats elements for maximum effect while masterfully combining her hand painted fabrics with commercial fabrics.
Educational Video
An artist statement is a way to communicate with viewers so they understand why you make your art. Learn more from teacher and author Vicki Amorose who has helped many artists feel more comfortable expressing themselves in words.
Educational Video

In 2019, the SAQA Education Committee worked to bring you a series all about critique. In this special session, the audience critiqued the work of three SAQA volunteers. Getting and giving critiques can be a powerful tool for artistic growth...

Educational Video

The SAQA Education Committee hosted a live critique opportunity where attendees were offered the opportunity to give feedback to our critique volunteers: Diane Núñez, Johnnie McKenzie, Daniela Tiger, and Teresita Leal. Getting and giving critiques can be a powerful tool for...

Educational Video

The SAQA Education Committee hosted a live critique opportunity where attendees were offered the opportunity to give feedback to our critique volunteers: Gay Bitter, Ellen Isaacs, Tracey Cameron, and Judy Crotts. Getting and giving critiques can be a powerful tool for...

Educational Video

The SAQA Education Committee hosted a live critique opportunity where attendees were offered the opportunity to give feedback to our critique volunteers: Susan R. Michael, Agnes Minnebach, SueEllen Romanowski, and Dorothy Raymond.

Getting and giving critiques can be a powerful...

By Jayne Gaskins

In this What Works Video, Jayne Gaskins shares how the Florida Region has overcome long driving distances by the formation of local "pods" so members can meet in person frequently.