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ANG Lectures

Registration is required for each lecture. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to register for your unique Zoom link.

Each lecture is $10 per person, and your registration also includes one month of access to the lecture recording, so you can revisit the presentation or catch up if you’re unable to attend live.

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Don't Miss Out!

Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.

ANG’s brand-new three-part Lecture Series is here! Join us for engaging presentations designed to inform, inspire, and celebrate the art of needlepoint.

Explore all three upcoming lectures below and start planning which programs you’d like to attend. These special learning opportunities are exclusively available to ANG members.

Mark your calendar, reserve your spot, and join us for this exciting new series. We can’t wait to learn, connect, and celebrate needlepoint together!

  • Bringing Painted Canvases to Life

    January 31, 2027 | 4:00 PM EST

    Presented by Tony Minieri and Luis Nunez

    Registration Opens: 01/04/2027 - 01/29/2027
    (recording will be available for 1-month)

    About the Lecture: Bringing Painted Canvases to Life

    Have you ever looked at a painted canvas and wondered where to begin, how to select threads, choose stitches – in short, create and execute your vision? “Bringing Painted Canvases to Life” will get you started on your masterpiece

  • The Dreaded Background

    February 28, 2027 | 4:00 PM EST

    Presented by Gretchen Janesak

    Registration Opens: 02/01/2027 - 02/26/2027
    (recording will be available for 1-month)

    About the Lecture: The Dreaded Background

    Tips and techniques for “The Dreaded Background”. Discover approaches to deciding on background stitches and threads, that will allow your featured design area to really shine. Gretchen is a well-known teacher in ANG circles, and will share her expertise and experience with us.

For any questions, please contact Debbie Rowley at debbie@debbeesdesigns.com

Membership Pricing

Domestic Pricing overview

Memberships follow a calendar-year term (January–December). Dues are not prorated based on the month you join.

  • Print Edition Membership

    Show Details for Print Edition Membership

    Magazine Delivery: Mailed magazines + Online access.

    Key Details: You will receive each issue in the mail and have online access to our digital version as well.

    Important: First-time members automatically get $25 off their first-year membership when joining online. No code is needed.

    • $95 1-Year Membership
    • $190 2-Year Membership
    Join Today Online for Print Edition Membership
  • Digital (Online only)

    Show Details for Digital (Online only)

    Magazine Delivery: Online access to Needle Pointers magazine.

    Key Details: Digital ONLY membership, will receive and have access to all magazine issues Online.

    Important: First-time members automatically get $25 off their first-year membership when joining online. No code is needed.

    • $65 1-Year Membership
    • $130 2-Year Membership
    Join Today Online for Digital (Online only)
  • Needlework Shop

    Show Details for Needlework Shop

    Magazine Delivery: 2 Print Copies

    Key Details: Includes shop listing in Needle Pointers.

    (artwork to be supplied by shop)

    • $1,500 1-Year Membership
    Contact ANG for Needlework Shop
  • Lifetime Patron

    Show Details for Lifetime Patron

    Magazine Delivery: Digital (Online Only)

    Key Details: One-time membership fee, includes all benefits except for the printed issue.

    • $2,250 One-time Fee
    Join Today Online for Lifetime Patron
  • Print Edition - Life Patrons Only

    Show Details for Print Edition - Life Patrons Only

    Magazine Delivery: Printed magazine + Online Access

    Key Details: This is a yearly fee to receive the printed edition of the magazine for Life Patrons. Click below to upgrade & receive the yearly printed edition magazine or contact us ang@needlepoint.org.

    • $30 1-Year Magazine Fee (Additional Yearly Fee)
    Contact ANG for Print Edition - Life Patrons Only