Here's a roadmap that offers some guidance on making the most out of your SAQA Membership. You may also want to check out:
Be sure to scroll down to view even more tips from our members. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@saqa.com.
The more you interact with other SAQA members, the more you discover! Tip #2 - join your local region's zoom meetings.
Read all the Journals
Read your Regional newsletters/blog posts...and the other regular e-mails. Flag the ones that have items you want to absorb more deeply, or have deadlines you want to consider.
Everyone needs to find a foothold when entering an organization that is active as SAQA. Our region has developed a welcome letter for new members and we encourage them to join Groups as well as getting the Wednesday and Friday emails from SAQA.
It takes time to absorb all of the opportunities that a virtual organization has in place before pandemic began and has expanded beyond that with the onset of quarantining. My recommendation: Attend the virtual Conference this spring--there will be so many opportunities to connect with people from around the world.
Definitely get involved with the most local group. Many "pods" are meeting virtually and are very active right now.
Sign up for the mentorship program. If I could go back in time, I would have loved to have had the guidance from other's experience to help me out at the start of my art quilting journey!
Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to everyone in pods, Zooms, or wherever you see SAQA folks. This group is quite welcoming and nonjudgmental.
The next time you are wondering ANYTHING art quilt/fiber art related, pop into the Facebook group and ask a question... whether it is solving a technique problem, deciding which class to take, or looking for inspiration, THIS group will supply answers... and quickly!
