Attracting Younger Members - A Lecture and Workbook for Guilds
Recorded Lecture & Q&A
Watch the video to get a taster of the workshop.
For guild presidents and board leaders who are looking to bring in more members under 40.
This course consists of the recorded lecture given by Bea Byrne in September 2026, plus the Q&A and the PDF workbook that accompanies it.
What your guild walks away with? - Real, concrete tools, not vague inspiration.
This talk is built for guilds that are ready to...
- Notice their membership skewing older, with few or no members under 40.
- Want a practical strategy session — not a lecture on how to use TikTok or Instagram.
- Are willing to look honestly at meeting logistics, venue policies, and marketing habits.
- Want their board or committee to leave with a checklist, not just an idea.
Meet the Speaker
Bea Byrne
CEO, Global Quilt Connection
Bea (bee) is an artist and quilter originally from England now living in Oakland, California. She first joined a Guild more than 20 years ago and has served on many in different countries and in different roles. She has more than twenty years of teaching experience in three countries and loves to help others feel the joy of making.
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