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Certificate of Excellence (COE)

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Group Leader: Melissa Terrels
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Group Leader: Melissa Terrels
2nd Monday of each month, 10:30 am at the Guild House

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The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Certificate of Excellence (COE) is a self-directed certification program for HGA members in the areas of Handweaving, Handspinning, Dyeing, and Basket Making.

We are looking to start Level 1 and explore the process as a group, yet individually:

HGA offers two COE Levels:
Level 1 (Technical Skills) is a focus on technical skills, design principles, and knowledge of materials and equipment
Level 2 (Master with Specialized Study), available upon completion and certification of Level 1, is a master level with an in-depth study in a specialized area of the applicant’s choice.

Information we all need to know:

Application Process –
Preparing for the COE Examination can be rigorous and time-consuming. A mentor is available for each discipline to provide encouragement and assist with clarification throughout the process. Most applicants require two years to complete the written work and produce the samples for submission. It is highly encouraged applicants to delay exam registration until they are confident they can complete the remainder of their work within the next four to six months.

The COE Handbook explains the requirements for the COE and is available for purchase by applicants and those who are interested in using it as a means to increase their knowledge and skill level. Periodically HGA revises requirements, procedures and evaluation criteria of all COE programs. The applicant is responsible for acquiring and using the most recent handbook. If revisions occur between scheduled examinations, the applicant may choose to use the prior handbook or the newly revised version. In no case, may a handbook from two or more prior revisions be used. Purchasing the COE Handbook does not require you to submit for the COE Examination. Shop COE Handbooks.

COE Examinations are conducted using the most recent version of the COE Handbook and take place biannually. Each applicant’s materials are evaluated according to accepted standards of superior handweaving, spinning, dyeing, and basketmaking.

The COE Examination is $300 non-refundable and non-transferable fee. Register online

Registration Deadlines

April 1, 2021 – COE in Spinning
November 1, 2021 – COE in Dyeing
April 1, 2022 – COE in Handweaving
November 2, 2022 – COE in Basketmaking

Host a COE Examination (Maybe PGHW can do this? We did a few years ago!)
We are always looking for Guilds to volunteer to host our COE Examinations. Download more information, and to express an interest in hosting, please complete this form.

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Certificate of Excellence (COE)

Monday, May 9 meeting.

Posted by Melissa Terrels on May 5, 2022 at 9:57 am

I know we discussed changing the day we meet and I dropped the ball on what we decided. Is everyone around Monday morning? I may have a conflict that I have to leave early for. I’ll also send an email out to the group.

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