Become a Handicraft Member
Membership Policies & Procedures
The Handicraft Club welcomes new women members throughout the year with a rolling admission policy.
Active Membership
To become an Active member, candidates must be proposed and seconded by two members. This policy also applies to those who are currently Members with Provisional Status (MPS).
It is the responsibility of the proposer and seconder to secure the proper documents for an application package and help set candidates’ expectations about the membership process.
temporary members
Members with Provisional Status (“MPS”)
MPS are temporary members who have the best opportunity to try a variety of programs and get to know more of our members, as they can enroll in an unlimited number of classes and workshops in each of three terms over a consecutive 12-month period.
MPS are invited to join all our social activities and special events.
For each term, MPS enrollment for classes and workshops opens one week after Active members begin enrollment. (Those who were MPS as of June 30, 2023 are still able to register on the first day of enrollment.)
MPS members are not eligible to vote.
MPS members generally apply for Active membership as their first year is ending (or sooner if they wish).
To join as a MPS, interested candidates complete a short MPS application available on our Web site, handicraft.org, and a prospective MPS must meet at least two current club members.
MPS membership lasts 12 consecutive months and cannot be renewed.
MPS pay $350, plus costs for classes or workshops. This non-refundable fee reduces the initiation fee that they pay if they decide to become Active. As such, MPS members who become Active members pay $250 upon initiation and first year dues that would be prorated depending on when they join.