Where needle art flourishes...

EGWA is a learning community for anyone with a love of embroidery, stitch and textiles. We provide avenues for those aged 8 or over to develop their embroidery and lace making skills. We welcome both beginners and experienced embroiderers.

Most of our approximately 500 members learn and practice their embroidery skills in the social and sharing environment of our many groups that meet throughout the Perth metropolitan area and regional WA.

 

Membership benefits include:

  • Six issues of the Guild newsletter, "The Embroiderer", annually
  • Participation in social and specialist embroidery groups located in both metro and country areas
  • A wonderful workshop program at member discounted prices
  • Lending library with thousands of books and magazines
  • A superb textile collection including embroidery and lace, contemporary and traditional, from Australia and overseas, for enjoyment, inspiration, study, research and teaching
  • And much more!

 

No experience necessary! Beginners through to experienced embroiderers are all made welcome :)

 

Upcoming Events

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Events
  • Our Guild is proud to present a unique opportunity to complete a Masterclass with a world renowned teacher Alison Cole. 
Alison is one of the most successful and much-loved tutors of her art worldwide. She is a winner of many awards and her boundless creativity, energy and talent is reflected in her embroidery. Stumpwork Masterclass 2nd February 2023 Our Guild is proud to present a unique opportunity to complete a Masterclass with a world renowned teacher Alison Cole. Alison is one of the most su... more
  • A beautiful panel of Western Australian wildflowers originally painted by our own Beverley Hewitt and translated into an embroidered piece by Joan Sibenalar. Flowers of the Month 19th February 2023 A beautiful panel of Western Australian wildflowers originally painted by our own Beverley Hewitt and translated into an embroidered piece by Joan Sib... more
  • Come and join us for a relaxed fun time and create a lovely item that will look perfect as a Christmas decoration. Start Stitching for Beginners - Florentine Christmas Bauble 21st October 2023 Come and join us for a relaxed fun time and create a lovely item that will look perfect as a Christmas decoration. more
  • We are delighted that Alison Cole, our masterclass tutor from Victoria, has agreed to give a talk on why Mythical Creatures are depicted in many historical embroideries. Mythical Creatures, a talk by Alison Cole, 3rd November 2023 We are delighted that Alison Cole, our masterclass tutor from Victoria, has agreed to give a talk on why Mythical Creatures are depicted in many hist... more

Latest News

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News
  • *** Members Only Event ***
An invitation is extended to all members to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild of WA, to be held on 7th October, at 1pm at Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove.
Preceding the AGM, our guest speaker Textile Artist and Guild Tutor, Ta... Annual General Meeting - Saturday, October 7 2nd September 2023 *** Members Only Event *** An invitation is extended to all members to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Embroiderers' Guild of WA, to be held on 7th October, at 1pm at Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove. Preceding the AGM, our guest speaker Textile Artist and Guild Tutor, Ta... ... more
  • A stunning new acquisition for the Guild’s Historical Textile Collection. From the 1880s-1890s a pale green silk satin cape with embroidered panels at front, collar and back, of goldwork including purls and sequins. Lined with red and pink. The embroidery may have been produced in India to suit West... Guild Historic Collection - New Acquisition 18th August 2023 A stunning new acquisition for the Guild’s Historical Textile Collection. From the 1880s-1890s a pale green silk satin cape with embroidered panels at front, collar and back, of goldwork including purls and sequins. Lined with red and pink. The embroidery may have been produced in India to suit West... ... more
  • Founder's Challenge 2023 - Intimate Landscapes 15th February 2023 Have you been working on your 2023 Founder’s Challenge? It’s such an interesting theme with so much scope for interpretation. Remember, an intimate landscape focusses on smaller, often unnoticed details rather than a wider scenic view. ... more
  • Exciting news! A new group starting in Leederville 13th February 2023 The Embroiderers' Guild of WA is pleased to announce an embroidery group starting at The Loftus Centre in Leederville on 7th March 2023. The Loftus Street Stitchers' will meet in the Neighbourhood Room from 11.00am to 2.00pm. For more details, see the flyer in the full news article, and if you ar... ... more