FAQs

Yes, you must be an active member of the guild.  If you are not an active member, visit the Become a Member page to join the Guild.

Yes, if you are an active member of the Guild, you must login to your membership account to register for a workshop.

Class Materials and Downloads will not expire as long as your membership is kept up-to-date.

After payment is received,  homework and handouts will be available no later than 1 week prior to the workshop.  You can find these materials under My Membership Dashboard – Workshops & Event Resource Portal. 

To access them:

1. Login to the website.

2. Go to My Membership Dashboard.

3. Click on Workshop and Events Portal. 

4. Download and print your homework and handouts before coming to class.

Please note:
Class Materials are not handed out in class. You must download and print your homework and handouts in advance so you are prepared and ready to begin when class starts.

If a designer presenting chooses to sell yarn and tools for the workshops, we will let you know in your homework.

Workshops fluctuate in price range based on the designer.  Prices for each workshop will be listed in the Member’s Market.

Workshop sizes can vary based on the designer.  Typically the workshops are limited to 30 participants.

When workshops are available for purchase, they will be under Members’ Market.

Our workshops and speakers are handpicked from the creative sparks of our guild members—plus a little scheduling magic with our designers.  

We’d love your input! Click  Workshop Ideas form.  

Click Explore on the navigation bar and scroll to Workshops.

Click Explore on the navigation bar and scroll to General Meetings.

To remove an item, click the small red X shown to the left of the item.

For workshops taking place the week of a Guild meeting, registrations may be purchased until 3:00 PM on the Tuesday before the workshop using cash, check, or credit card. Cash and check payments must be made at the Tuesday Guild meeting.

After 3:00 PM on that Tuesday, workshop registrations, along with all other items in your cart, must be paid by online credit card only. If space is available, online credit card purchases are accepted up until 8:00 AM on the day of the workshop.

No. After the Tuesday Guild meeting 3:00 PM deadline, all purchases for that week’s workshop must be paid by credit card only.

Workshop registration is confirmed only after payment is completed within the stated deadlines.

This policy helps finalize workshop attendance and payment processing before the event begins.

Credit card purchases are accepted until 8:00 AM on the day of the workshop, if space is still available.

No. After the Tuesday 3:00 PM deadline, all items in your cart must be paid for by credit card, including workshop fees and any additional purchases. However, you can pay with other forms of payment by completing 2 separate transactions.

Workshops may be purchased until 3:00 PM on the Tuesday before the workshop using cash, check, or credit card. After 3pm, if there is space available, you can register and pay by credit card up until 8am on the day of the workshop.

Yes. Cash and check payments are accepted only until 3:00 PM on the Tuesday before the workshop and must be paid at the Tuesday Guild meeting.

After 3:00 PM on the Tuesday before the workshop, workshop registrations can only be paid for by credit card online.

If a workshop is sold out, click join the waitlist and your email address will populate automatically. You will receive an email confirming you are on the waitlist.

Yes. After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email letting you know that you have successfully joined the waitlist for that workshop.

No. Joining the waitlist does not reserve a seat. However, if a seat opens up, it will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to those on the waitlist. Hence, the sooner you join the waitlist, the higher is your probability of attending.

If a seat becomes available, you will receive an automatic email notification with a link to register for the workshop. You will have 24 hours to register for the workshop, retreat or holiday luncheon before it moves to the next person in the queue.

Workshop openings may fill quickly. You have 24 hours from the time you received the “A Spot Has Opened Up” email to register. We recommend registering as soon as possible after receiving the notification email.

If you miss your priority access window, you can again join the waitlist.

Only active Guild members who are logged into their account may join workshop waitlists.

Please check your spam or promotions folder first. If you still do not see the confirmation email, contact us for assistance.

You must sign up for Virtual General Meetings, through the Members’ Market.

Yes. All attendees must register in advance to receive the meeting access link and any relevant meeting materials.

You will find the link under Members – My Membership Dashboard – Workshop & Event Resources

Yes. Registration closes on the day of the Virtual General Meeting at 8am.  We recommend registering early to ensure you receive your access details before the meeting.

No. Attendance at the Virtual General Meeting is free for active members. 

No.  Each member must register under their own membership account. 

Yes. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions during the meeting using the available Q&A or chat feature. Questions will be addressed as time permits.

If you experience technical difficulties, first check your internet connection and try refreshing your browser or rejoining the meeting using the link provided in your confirmation email. You may need to download an updated version of Zoom. If the issue persists, please contact the Zoom Coordinator.  The Zoom Coordinator contact information is in the online directory.  

To ensure you’re ready for your virtual meeting, make sure you have the latest version of Zoom installed on your device. We recommend clicking your meeting link a few minutes before your scheduled appointment. If Zoom needs to be updated, your device will prompt you to download and install the latest version. Completing any updates before your meeting begins will help you avoid delays when it’s time to connect.