About / Qualifications
Susan Hoekstra
ANG Certified Senior Master teacher
Education in the Needlearts:
* ANG (American
Needlepoint Guild) Certified Senior Master Teacher
* Advanced Color Theory, London, UK, 2023
* Royal School of Needlework, London, UK, Silk Shading, 2017
* Royal School of Needlework, London, UK, Gold Work, 2017
* Design For Embroidery, Mary Shipp, 2009 to 2010
* Color Theory, Bev Conway, Holland, MI, July 2009
General Education:
* Masters of Arts Degree, 1989 – German Language Studies
* Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1985 – English, Professional Writing,
German Language Studies
Needlework Teaching:
* "Parcheesi Anyone?" ANG Seminar, Kansas City, MO, 2024
* "Teaching Needlework 202, ANG Seminar, Kansas City, MO, 2024
* "The Game Is On!, ANG Seminar, Tucson, AZ, 2022
* "Teaching Needlework 101," ANG Seminar, Tucson, AZ, 2022
* "Let's Talk Color & Design," ANG Seminar, Tucson, AZ, 2022
* "Diamond Jubilee", ANG Virtual Seminar, 2021
* "Butterfly In The Garden", ANG Virtual Seminar, 2021
* "Interrpreting Color Theroy For Needlework", ANG Virtual Seminar,
2021
* "Stacked Rectangles", ANG Virtual Seminar, 2020
* "Teaching Needlework 101", ANG Virtual Seminar, 2020
* "Waiting for the Chickens," ANG Seminar, Washington, DC 2018
* "American Folk Sampler" & "Maple Leaves," ANG Seminar, New Orleans, LA, 2016
* “Hark, The Herald Angel" & "A Thread For All Seasons” ANG Seminar, Myrtle Beach,
SC, 2015
* “A Berlin Work
Cardinal,” ANG Seminar, Chicago, IL, 2014
* “Color Theory and Illumination,” EGA, Hyde Park, NY, 2014
* “Color Theory and How to Use it,” EGA, Colts Neck, NJ, 2013
* “Ben’s Kites’” ANG Seminar, Philadelphia, 2012
* “Color Theory
& How Illumination Effects Your Handwork,” EGA, Romney, WV, 2012
* “Dove In the Window,” ANG Seminar, San Antonio, 2011
* Needlepoint Classes, The American Women’s Club of Brussels,
Belgium, and in private homes in Belgium, England &The Netherlands,
1998 to 2005
Service and Membership:
* Certification Chair, ANG Certification Programs, 2020 to
present
* President, National Embriodery Teacher's Association, 2020 -
present
* Chairman, Master Teacher Program, ANG, 2016 - Present
* Member, American Needlepoint Guild, Pine Tree Chapter
Exhibitions and Awards:
* ANG National Seminar, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,
2015, 2016
* “Advanced Stained Glass”, Gold Award, District & State Level,
NJSFWC, 2007
* NJSFWC Achievement Day, 2002, 2005 & 2007
* “Advanced Sampler”, Gold Award, District & State Level, NJSFWC,
2002