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Crochet Twin Cities is a local chapter of the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA). CGOA is a non-profit educational organization, dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of crochet. We contribute to this goal through our monthly meetings where we learn new skills, share ideas, and work on community projects - all related to crochet.
Can I join Crochet Twin Cities if I'm just learning to crochet?
Absolutely! All skill levels are welcome. If you're a beginner and would like to be paired with a more experienced crochet buddy, please let us know when you arrive.
What do you do at the meetings?
Our second Saturday meetings combine project work, education, chapter business, show and tell and time for socializing. During show and tell we encourage everyone to bring in-progress or completed crochet projects to share with the group. Participation in the specific meeting topic is always optional so you're welcome to bring other projects and work on them during meeting time. We try to keep any other business short and sweet because, to our group, crocheting and talking about crochet and learning about crochet is the business of the guild!
Does it cost money to join?
Membership dues are $24 per year, January-December; new members joining throughout the year pay a pro-rated amount based on when they join. For more details see our membership form or email ctclist@gmail.com.
There is no fee to attend meetings or events open to the public as a guest. There are a few events that are only open to dues paying members, examples include: our annual destash meeting, demonstrating at events and formal education sessions. There may be an additional fee for some events (members pay for their own tickets for the River Cruise, gas money may be needed for van drivers, etc). Members should always let a board member know if they are unable to afford the fee, as we may be able to waive the fee or cover it from our scholarship fund.
Where and when do you meet?
On the second Saturday of the month, we meet at various locations around the Twin Cities locations are posted in our calendar, via social media and via the monthly newsletter sent to dues paying members. This meeting is our primary monthly business meeting and educational session. The meeting is from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. A typical meeting schedule would be:
Where and when do you meet?
On the second Saturday of the month, we meet at various locations around the Twin Cities locations are posted in our calendar, via social media and via the monthly newsletter sent to dues paying members. This meeting is our primary monthly business meeting and educational session. The meeting is from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. A typical meeting schedule would be:
10-11 Social time
11-12 Education/Topic
12-12:30 Business
12:30-1 Social
New members/visitors are encouraged to arrive between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m.
On the fourth Saturday of the month, we hold meetups (informal drop-in where we crochet and chat) at locations around the Twin Cities from 10am-Noon. Membership is not required and there is no fee to attend. Check our calendar for meeting locations.
Do I have to be a member of CGOA to join Crochet Twin Cities?
Anyone who is interested in crochet can join Crochet Twin Cities; you do not have to be a CGOA member. While many of us are members and endorse GGOA as a worthwhile and fun organization, there is no requirement for you to join CGOA to join us. For more information about how we are organized, see our current bylaws.
What is a Fifth Saturday or bonus event?
In the past, if a month has five Saturdays, we might plan extra Fifth Saturday outings, these rarely occur, and have expanded to cover other bonus outings or events organized by members independently of the regular meetings. In the past these have included, retreats, trips to national conferences/events and the first annual CTC Yarn Shop Hop-A-Long. These may be free or may have an event fee - details will be included in the blog calendar.
*Depending upon the number of attendees and the business, show & tell may be limited to 1 item per person, but you are welcome to show and share items during social time and at meetups as well. Also note: while you are welcome to work on non-crochet projects during the meeting, show & tell is limited to crochet items.
Mission: The purpose of our guild is to have fun while growing our local crochet community through education, community events and projects, and gathering together to crochet.
CTC Values: Our guild provides a welcoming, joyful, inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring environment where crocheters of all levels can share their projects and improve their skills.
