Our two-year Online International Handwork Teacher Development Program gives you the foundations, projects, and pedagogy to thrive as a Waldorf handwork teacher – in any setting, anywhere in the world.

Meeting one weekend a month on Saturdays and Sundays, we work our way through grades 1-8, exploring the essence of handwork and its place within the broader Waldorf curriculum.

Now accepting applications for September 2026. Tuition assistance available.

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Children arrive in our classrooms with diverse ways of learning, sensing, and engaging. What looks like distraction or resistance often carries a deeper story.

This July, join an international community of educators to explore neurodiversity, sensory processing, and inclusive Waldorf teaching – and find new ways to meet every child’s journey.

Discover practical handwork projects and strategies, including classroom sensory kits and adaptive stitching projects, and more!

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Explore the full arc of Waldorf handwork, grades 1–8. Join us online this June for a practical overview of the what, how, when, and why of teaching handwork at every grade level.

Conference Highlights

• All-new 2026 content
• Beginning-of-year projects for every grade
• Skills that build progressively across all eight grades
• Fresh projects — no repeats from last summer

Open to anyone teaching in a Waldorf-inspired setting. Basic handwork skills required.

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The 2026 IPCA Global Polymer Clay Exhibition is the 20^th in an ongoing series that began in 2006.

We are the only polymer clay organization that provides an international exhibit of member work. All members of the IPCA are eligible to enter. This is a peer-to-peer exhibition with members selecting winners for each category.

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Join educators worldwide February 14-16, 2026 for collaborative learning focused on 5th grade – the golden year of childhood.

Teachers of handwork, music, movement, languages, class teachers & homeschoolers gather to explore beauty, rhythm & balance. 5th graders stand between dreamy imagination & awakening clarity – a moment of grace.

Deepen your subject work while discovering connections that weave all disciplines together. This in online conference.

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We are dedicated to deepening the understanding and enjoyment of teaching handwork (traditional fiber arts such as knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, hand-sewing, embroidery, machine-sewing, felting, etc.) in a Waldorf-oriented setting (public/ private schools, homeschool, and homeschool pod settings, after-school programs, etc). We offer curriculum guides, teacher training, conferences, professional development,  handwork skills classes, and video resources. All programs are led by Elizabeth Seward, PhD, and Shellie Smith with 60+ years of combined teaching experience.

We began in 2013 holding small in-person summer retreats in Southern California for  handwork teachers and homeschoolers in a Waldorf environment. Our organization has evolved over the years! To meet changing needs, we pivoted to online conferences in 2020. With this new growth came a new name, and a renewed purpose.

Today Waldorf Handwork Educators has expanded to offer a wide variety of programs. Offering these online allows us to welcome colleagues from around the world, allowing us to learn from the diversity of our shared experiences.

WHE is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, grounded in the principles of humanity and equity. We believe that only through a diverse and inclusive community, where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, can we achieve our vision of making education more human. No matter who you are, where you come from, or how you identify—you are welcome here.

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The International Polymer Clay Association (IPCA) is the essential organization for anyone — artist or hobbyist — interested in using polymer clay as an artistic medium. Our passion is to help individuals learn new techniques,  gain new ideas from renowned experts as well as each other, and expand our skills to transform polymer clay into beautiful creations. We do this by nurturing a community of smart, creative, and interesting people: our members.

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We at the Surface Design Association (SDA) promote awareness and appreciation of fiber art and support to artists and writers through publications, exhibitions, and events.

We are a community of thousands of textile artists, curators, educators, and enthusiasts across 40 countries and 6 continents. Our community encompasses the breadth and depth of contemporary artists and designers working with or inspired by fiber art and/or textile-based materials, methods, and techniques.

As an organization, we embrace fiber and textiles in the broadest terms including performance, social practice, and sound-based works. If you love textiles, you already belong.

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ART CLOTH NETWORK
Art Cloth Network (ACN) is an artist-led organization that supports members exploring textile-based work and creates growth opportunities through regular juried exhibitions and community.

On Art Cloth
We embrace a broad and evolving definition of what constitutes art cloth.  Read a brief  history of art cloth written by Jane Dunnewold here.

Exhibitions
The network seeks ongoing in-person and online opportunities to exhibit our work, both individually and as a group, to promote and raise awareness of Art Cloth Network, and to educate the public about art cloth.  Learn about our current and past exhibitions here.

Our Members
We are a diverse group of 30 professional artists from the United States and Canada who come together with a common goal.  Each member brings a personal vision and sensibility to his or her work. Learn more about individual members here.

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Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) is a vibrant global nonprofit dedicated to elevating the art quilt as a respected form of fine art. We define the art quilt as a layered, stitched creation—or a piece that draws on this tradition in inventive, contemporary ways.

For over 35 years, SAQA has built an international network of more than 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals. Through world-class exhibitions, inspiring publications, professional development, and a strong sense of community, SAQA fosters both public appreciation and the growth of our members’ creative journeys.

Our vision is bold: to see the art quilt recognized and celebrated in galleries, museums, and collections worldwide. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, SAQA invites you to explore, connect, and grow with us as we celebrate the creativity and diversity of the art quilt.

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