Royal Dispensations (Events where Gwen promotes learning)

Gwen has been teaching crochet since 1981. At first it was just a way to share her love of crochet wherever she could at park districts, libraries and other community venues. As the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) became established and more active, there were more and more opportunities to continue to share in a more formal way. She is Certified by The National Needlework Association, a Certified Craft Yarn Council Crochet Instructor and has completed the Diploma in Crochet Part I from Design Crochet in England.

She has taught hundreds and hundreds of people to crochet and says, “ it is always a joy to see them progress to the point where they start to “get it,” relax and enjoy. I have seen many people blossom into more confident individuals because of their hobby of crochet.”

“Chain of Events”

January and June - The National Needlearts Association trade show: of interest to professional crochet teacher and designers. www.tnna.org .

March - National Crochet Month™: annual celebration sponsored by Crochet Guild of America (www.crochet.org).

March - Crochet Buffet™: annual event sponsored by the Northern IL Chapter of CGOA to celebrate National Crochet Month (www.nicrochet.com).

July - Convergence: Biennial conference of the Handweavers' "Guild of America, agreat value for crochet teachers (www.weavespindye.org).

July - Chain Link Crochet Conference: annual event sponsored by the Crochet Guild of America

September, 2006- District 211 Continuing Education, Palatine, IL: “Hoorary for Crochet” Wednesdays from 7-9 PM for 10 weeks. Contact D-211 (847) 755-6720

"Chain Link" Crochet Conference