The Shining Needle Society (SNS) -- Mission Statement:

To provide nurturing and inspiring opportunities for growth in the study of needlework, with the hope of continuing the legacy of embroidery art for future generations.

About SNS:

The SNS is a friendly, supportive group that seeks to provide connections for enthusiastic stitchers and the teachers who inspire them. We sponsor online support groups for exclusive or limited needlework classes.

There are no dues for SNS and membership is open to interested stitchers.

SNS Home Room is our main communication vehicle for all SNS activities. New online support groups for needlework projects will be announced on this list.

So how can you participate in Shining Needle Society?

We're set up like a school, so Home Room is for announcements of future activities and it doesn't generate many emails.
Our SNS groups include:

SNS Home Room -- everyone in SNS should be on this list. It's for announcements ONLY

SNS GAR Classroom -- an open classroom for those who love Gay Ann Rogers' projects
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNS_GAR_Classroom/

SNS Student Lounge -- sharing and conversation related to stitching and needlework
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNS_Lounge/

And our support groups for those who have signed up for specific classes:

SNS Design Mentor with Pam Godderis -- for students interested in creating original needle artworks. Pam will encourage you and guide you in your artistic journey! The first session of this class runs from Apr. 1 through June 30.

SNS Study in Gold and Silver -- with Jim Wurth. Class begins May 20 and information about the class is available in the files section of this group. Class is open for sign-ups.

SNS Santas with JZC -- Janet Casey's Santas NOTE: Not currently open to new members. New enrollments in June. Watch for announcements on the SNS Home Room email list.

The picture shows Jim Wurth's Study in Gold and Silver as stitched by Gail Ettinger. Used with permission.