Regional Groups
The studio experience can be a solitary one. SDA Regional Groups provide a way for members to contribute, participate, and engage with each other within the SDA community. Groups come in all shapes and sizes. Some meet regularly, while others connect through newsletters and blogs, exhibitions, gatherings, or critiques. Members are welcome to participate in more than one group.
Regional Groups:
• Connect members with local fiber arts communities
• Offer networking with other artists
• Provide opportunities to show in local exhibitions
• Offer a chance to make new fiber friends
Thinking about joining SDA? You’re invited to join a regional group meeting to learn more about SDA and meet other members. Check out the schedule of group meetings on the SDA Calendar or email the regional contacts listed below. Don’t see your area listed? Contact us to learn more about volunteering to start a regional group in your area.
Check out member work in Regional Exhibitions under Exhibits.
Regional Groups
| United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State/Region | Contact | ||
| Arizona | Lisa Dixon | RepAZ@surfacedesign.org | |
| California |
Joy Stocksdale (Northern California)
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RepNoCA@surfacedesign.org | |
| Florida | Deborah Campbell (Northern)
Suzanne Connors (Southern Florida)
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RepNFLA@surfacedesign.org | |
| Illinois | Frances Krueger-Jackson | RepIL@surfacedesign.org | |
| Indiana | Anita Louise Bracalente | RepIN@surfacedesign.org | |
| Iowa | RepIA@surfacedesign.org | ||
| New England [CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT] | Lee Thomson | RepNewEngland@surfacedesign.org | |
| Wisconsin | RepWI@surfacedesign.org | ||
| Washington | Gabriela Nirino Seiko Purdue Evette Allerdings Therese Stein Vicki Gerton Faith Hagenhofer Mary Arnold Debra Calkins |
RepWA@surfacedesign.org | |
| Canada | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Province | Contact | ||
| British Columbia / Yukon | Lesley Turner | RepBC@surfacedesign.org | |
| International | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country/Region | Contact | ||
| New Zealand | Viv Davy | RepNZ@surfacedesign.org | |
Swatch Collection
Created by SDA members, the three separate SDA Swatch Collections include over 250 sample textiles. Each collection contains unique samples. Swatches are 12” x 12” and reflect the full range of surface design techniques.
Everyone can view teaser slideshows by clicking the images below.
Members can view or download Swatch Collection Slideshows by logging in.
For instructions on how to find the Swatch Slideshows see this guide.
SDA Members and regional groups may borrow, view, or download a complete collection to inform their next class, critique, or local meeting.
To learn how to request a Swatch Collection, see the Swatch Collection FAQs.
For more information on the Swatch Collections, contact swatch@surfacedesign.org.
Questions? Please contact us at info@surfacedesign.org