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  • A reminder that the 2025 AGM is on this Saturday 4 October at Guild House. Come along at 11am to hear Margaret Ford talk about AGM and talk - Saturday 4 October 03rd October 2025 A reminder that the 2025 AGM is on this Saturday 4 October at Guild House. Come along at 11am to hear Margaret Ford talk about "Travel and Textiles". The AGM commences at 1pm. ... more
  • The Guild's annual Christmas Market is coming - Saturday 29th November 2025. Christmas Market Day - Saturday 29th November 2025 30th September 2025 The Guild's annual Christmas Market is coming - Saturday 29th November 2025. ... more
  • A gorgeous Flipbook has been produced by Gail Hawes to record all of the bags entered into this year's Founder's Challenge - The Bag Reimagined. To view the Flipbook click on the link below. All entries are now also on display in the cabinets at Guild House. Founder's Challenge 2025 - The Flipbook 01st September 2025 A gorgeous Flipbook has been produced by Gail Hawes to record all of the bags entered into this year's Founder's Challenge - The Bag Reimagined. To view the Flipbook click on the link below. All entries are now also on display in the cabinets at Guild House. ... more
  • Don't forget our next Market Day is on Saturday 7 June. As well as all of the usual favourites (fabric, threads, kits, pre-loved books...) there will be homemade jams too. Also, delicious morning and afternoon teas to revive you after your shopping (or for a break while you debate your next purchase... Market Day reminder 7 June - bargains!! 17th May 2025 Don't forget our next Market Day is on Saturday 7 June. As well as all of the usual favourites (fabric, threads, kits, pre-loved books...) there will be homemade jams too. Also, delicious morning and afternoon teas to revive you after your shopping (or for a break while you debate your next purchase... ... more
  • A new event has been added to our 2025 talk series - Wednesday 30 July 10am. Ross Ellis (experienced quilter and embroiderer) shares his stories to inspire and entertain. For further details and to book select the link below or visit our Events page. "My thoughts while wandering through textiles" - Ross Ellis 10th May 2025 A new event has been added to our 2025 talk series - Wednesday 30 July 10am. Ross Ellis (experienced quilter and embroiderer) shares his stories to inspire and entertain. For further details and to book select the link below or visit our Events page. ... more
  • It is nearly time for our next Market Day - Saturday 7 June from 10am to 3pm. Don't forget to mark it in your calendar! Come and browse all the usual treasures - fabrics, threads, haberdashery, beads, kits and more. A large selection of pre-loved books, delicious morning and afternoon teas, plus hom... Market Day Saturday 7 June 21st April 2025 It is nearly time for our next Market Day - Saturday 7 June from 10am to 3pm. Don't forget to mark it in your calendar! Come and browse all the usual treasures - fabrics, threads, haberdashery, beads, kits and more. A large selection of pre-loved books, delicious morning and afternoon teas, plus hom... ... more
  • Melville Open Studios 3-4 May - Map and Artist Directory now available 12th April 2025 Details for the Melville Open Studios 2025 event on the weekend of 3 - 4 May are now available. Locations are open from 10am to 4pm. This year the Guild will be exhibiting at Atwell House (586 Canning Highway - just near Guild House). The Melville Open Studios page has an Artist Directory Booklet a... ... more
  • Calling all members...the entry form for the 2025 Founder's Challenge is now available from the attached link or under the 'Membership' tab above. Entries close 5pm 25 June. 2025 Founder's Challenge - "The Bag Reimagined" : Entry form now available 01st April 2025 Calling all members...the entry form for the 2025 Founder's Challenge is now available from the attached link or under the 'Membership' tab above. Entries close 5pm 25 June. ... more
  • For the next talk in our 2025 series - Gaynor Ashford will be sharing stories of WA's contribution to the Parliament House Embroidery - which is nearly 40! Join us to hear about this fascinating process (and possibly a few titbits of gossip discovered during the archiving of the Guild's records). Fo... Talk for May: The Parliament House Embroidery - WA's Stories 30th March 2025 For the next talk in our 2025 series - Gaynor Ashford will be sharing stories of WA's contribution to the Parliament House Embroidery - which is nearly 40! Join us to hear about this fascinating process (and possibly a few titbits of gossip discovered during the archiving of the Guild's records). Fo... ... more
  • JETS are the Embroiderers' Guild of WA's Junior Embroidery and Textile Students (8-14 years). See the events page for details about the fun planned for the April holiday - $15 for two mornings of stitching (15 and 16 April) JETS - enrolments now open for the April school holidays 17th March 2025 JETS are the Embroiderers' Guild of WA's Junior Embroidery and Textile Students (8-14 years). See the events page for details about the fun planned for the April holiday - $15 for two mornings of stitching (15 and 16 April) ... more
  • Stitched and Bound - entries for 2026/27 are open now. 2024/25 exhibition now visiting galleries in northern and southern WA until September 2025 08th March 2025 stitched and bound 2026/27 will open at Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC), Perth on 1 May 2026 and close on 28 June 2026 and will hopefully tour galleries in country WA. Conditions of Entry for the exhibition are now available on the website to view and download. Entries open until 1 December 2025... ... more
  • Join us at Guild House on Thursday 20 March (10am) to hear Stephen Scourfield - Travel Editor of The West Australian, Sunday Times, Seven West Media's travel digital publishing, and the author of more than 10 books, talk about his interest in textiles and his Jackets of the World project. See the... A talk by Stephen Scourfield - textiles, travel and his Jackets of the World project 11th January 2025 Join us at Guild House on Thursday 20 March (10am) to hear Stephen Scourfield - Travel Editor of The West Australian, Sunday Times, Seven West Media's travel digital publishing, and the author of more than 10 books, talk about his interest in textiles and his Jackets of the World project. See the... ... more
  • Fibres West 2025 - enrolments open Monday 2 December 6pm - and expected to book out quickly! 30th November 2024 Bookings for Fibres West 2025 open this Monday 2 December at 6pm. Details of the program and how to book are available from the Fibres West website. EGWA is offering one scholarship of $1,000 for a member attending a workshop. Scholarship application details and the application form are attached. Se... ... more
  • The Collection Group has prepared a gorgeous on-line book full of photographs and information about a selection of items from the Guild's Historic and Contemporary Textile Collection, as inspiration for entries into next year's bag-themed Founder's Challenge. The techniques, materials and styles are... Founder's Challenge inspiration - The Bag Reimagined 10th November 2024 The Collection Group has prepared a gorgeous on-line book full of photographs and information about a selection of items from the Guild's Historic and Contemporary Textile Collection, as inspiration for entries into next year's bag-themed Founder's Challenge. The techniques, materials and styles are... ... more
  • Our next Market Day is on Sunday 1 December - just in time for some Christmas shopping! Market Day - Sunday 1 December 02nd November 2024 Our next Market Day is on Sunday 1 December - just in time for some Christmas shopping! ... more
  • JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) is being held again during the coming school holidays - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October. Cost is $15 for both mornings. Contact Margaret Lofthouse on 0417 501 332 for further details. Come and see how much fun stitching can be! JETS school holiday stitching fun this October 31st August 2024 JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) is being held again during the coming school holidays - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October. Cost is $15 for both mornings. Contact Margaret Lofthouse on 0417 501 332 for further details. Come and see how much fun stitching can be! ... more
  • Anna Scott is presenting a talk at Guild House on Friday 1 November, in conjunction with her upcoming courses. Come along to hear Anna share her design process and things to consider when creating a new embroidery design. She will also ponder the question 'Do you have to be an embroiderer to design ... A new talk event - a presentation by Anna Scott discussing Designing for Embroidery 29th August 2024 Anna Scott is presenting a talk at Guild House on Friday 1 November, in conjunction with her upcoming courses. Come along to hear Anna share her design process and things to consider when creating a new embroidery design. She will also ponder the question 'Do you have to be an embroiderer to design ... ... more
  • As announced at our Elegant High Tea, the theme for 2025 is ‘BAGS’. The Guild’s Collection Group has bags at the ready, a supporting education plan is being developed, and we’ll soon be confirming times to bring the historic bags to groups for inspiration. Founders Challenge - the theme for 2025 is BAGS 27th August 2024 As announced at our Elegant High Tea, the theme for 2025 is ‘BAGS’. The Guild’s Collection Group has bags at the ready, a supporting education plan is being developed, and we’ll soon be confirming times to bring the historic bags to groups for inspiration. ... more
  • A new Design group is now meeting fortnightly on Thursday mornings to explore design processes to achieve original designs for textiles. Each session consists of the tiniest bit of essential theory of the elements and principles of design and then an activity of a different design method. If you... And ANOTHER exciting new group - Design Group is now meeting alternate Thursday mornings at Guild House 25th August 2024 A new Design group is now meeting fortnightly on Thursday mornings to explore design processes to achieve original designs for textiles. Each session consists of the tiniest bit of essential theory of the elements and principles of design and then an activity of a different design method. If you... ... more
  • Stitchers with a Difference is a new contemporary embroidery group for textile art enthusiasts and aspiring creators! The group is now meeting fortnightly on Thursdays at Guild House. Dive into the world of innovative stitch and textile arts with our dynamic new group. Read further detail in the att... New group - Stitchers with a Difference now underway and has spaces available for aspiring creators! 24th August 2024 Stitchers with a Difference is a new contemporary embroidery group for textile art enthusiasts and aspiring creators! The group is now meeting fortnightly on Thursdays at Guild House. Dive into the world of innovative stitch and textile arts with our dynamic new group. Read further detail in the att... ... more