New England Region Day 2011
Saturday, September 24
A Day in Deerfield, Massachusetts
NER is proud to offer a delightful day trip for this year’s Region Day. Deerfield, Massachusetts, located a short distance from I-91 in the northern end of Pioneer Valley, was the center of an embroidery revival at the end of the nineteenth century. Today, Deerfield is the home of museums and historic houses.
We will begin the day with a visit to Memorial Hall Museum, where we will meet with Suzanne Flynt, the museum curator. Ms Flynt will talk about the Deerfield Society of Blue and White Needlework (1896-1926) and their adaptations of colonial New England embroideries. After her talk, we will have time to explore the museum and view their needlework collection. Ms Flynt will accompany us to the exhibit and be available to answer any of our questions.
We will next venture down the street for a buffet lunch at the Deerfield Inn, where we’ll be joined by Judy Jeroy, a past President of EGA and author of the EGA publication New England Blue and White Embroidery. Ms. Jeroy will present a short lecture summarizing her research, followed by a hands-on program featuring a small motif typical of this style of stitching.
After lunch and Ms. Jeroy’s program, participants may return to see more of Memorial Hall Museum, walk around and enjoy the sights of Deerfield, or visit any of the Historic Deerfield properties (additional charge).
Schedule
10:30 a.m. Lecture at Memorial Hall Museum begins
12:30 p.m. End of Memorial Hall Museum visit
1:00 p.m. Lunch at Deerfield Inn
Costs
NER is underwriting the costs of both lectures. The registration fee of $27.00 includes admission to Memorial Hall Museum and lunch. There is an optional kit fee of $8.00 if you choose to participate in the hands-on portion of Judy Jeroy’s program.
New England Region Day
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
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Preferred Phone: ________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________
The registration deadline is September 1, 2011.
Choose One:
_________________ admission and lunch $27.00
_________________ admission, lunch, and hands-on kit $35.00
Color choice (choose one):
_______________ Traditional Blue and White Threads
_______________ Rainbow Threads
Please send this form along with a check in the appropriate amount made payable to “NER EGA” to: Pat Timpanaro, 41 East Highland Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176.