Needlework enthusiasts looking for a different way to explore their passion will find EGA’s new Certified Needlework Appraiser Program to be a rewarding experience.
The program consists of classroom education, practical experience, individual research, and a final examination.
The next appraisal class will be held June 11th through the 14th at EGA’s Embroidery Museum and Resource Center in Louisville, Kentucky. There are still a few spots available in the class. If you’d like information on the program and the class just email me at bcape@egausa.org.
I was lucky enough to attend the pilot class last September and it was extremely educational and also really fun. One of the great things about this program is that once you have your certification you can use your skills to generate income as a professional appraiser. It’s also really helpful for developing research skills.
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We have a needlework sampler (not a family heirloom) that we were about to donate to a silent auction. I was going to price it at $150, but then I went on the internet and found that some of these things are worth far more. I think ours is an average example. It was created by Martha Southwick in Dublin, Ireland in 1836. Is there an appraiser nearby? We live in Laurel, MD.