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  • 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
  • *** 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 Saturday 5 October at 1pm, at Guild House - 565 Canning Highway Alfred Cove. Come and join other members of the Guild for our Annual General ... Annual General Meeting - Saturday, October 5 20th August 2024 *** 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 Saturday 5 October at 1pm, at Guild House - 565 Canning Highway Alfred Cove. Come and join other members of the Guild for our Annual General ... ... more
  • The All of Guild Raffle was drawn on Friday 26 July during our very successful High Tea event. Congratulations to P Faulds (ticket # 461) who was the lucky winner of 1st prize - the Whitework Sampler. Details of all winners are contained in the attached document. Winners - All of Guild Raffle 27th July 2024 The All of Guild Raffle was drawn on Friday 26 July during our very successful High Tea event. Congratulations to P Faulds (ticket # 461) who was the lucky winner of 1st prize - the Whitework Sampler. Details of all winners are contained in the attached document. ... more
  • JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) is on again next week - Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th July. Cost is $15 for both mornings. See attached flyer for further details or contact Margaret Lofthouse on 0417 501 332. Come and see how much fun stitching can be! JETS school holiday stitching fun - Tuesday 9-Wednesday 10 July 3rd July 2024 JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) is on again next week - Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th July. Cost is $15 for both mornings. See attached flyer for further details or contact Margaret Lofthouse on 0417 501 332. Come and see how much fun stitching can be! ... more
  • The Embroiderers' Guild proudly presents our 55th Anniversary exhibition 55th anniversary exhibition - Samplers and Stories 7th May 2024 The Embroiderers' Guild proudly presents our 55th Anniversary exhibition "Samplers and Stories: A Contemporary Showcase" - opening Saturday 1 June 3pm at Wireless Hill Museum Ardross. The exhibition runs until Sunday 21 July - ALL WELCOME. For further details please visit our event page. ... more
  • Don't miss out - Registrations are still open for Gail Hawes' talk Bower Birds and Magpies - presentation next Thursday 9 May 29th April 2024 Don't miss out - Registrations are still open for Gail Hawes' talk "Bower Birds and Magpies - Gold and Metal" on Thursday 9 May, in conjunction with the 2024 Heritage Festival. Join Gail as she uses her collection to bring to light the many and extensive ways in which gold and metal have been used f... ... more
  • The Embroiderers Guild Victoria is hosting an exhibition of the Award Winner and Finalists of the Australian Textile Art Award from 18 May to 2 June 2024. The Victorian Guild welcomes EGWA members and all who are visiting the area to attend. Location - The Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Embroidery ... Australian Textile Art Award Exhibition, Victoria - 18 May to 2 June 27th April 2024 The Embroiderers Guild Victoria is hosting an exhibition of the Award Winner and Finalists of the Australian Textile Art Award from 18 May to 2 June 2024. The Victorian Guild welcomes EGWA members and all who are visiting the area to attend. Location - The Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Embroidery ... ... more
  • Market Day is on again - lots of embroidery threads and fabrics, pre-loved and new embroidery books for sale. Consultations by experts from the Textile Collection group - bring your treasured family embroidery. See the attached event information and flyer for full details Don't forget Market Day! - Saturday 18 May 27th April 2024 Market Day is on again - lots of embroidery threads and fabrics, pre-loved and new embroidery books for sale. Consultations by experts from the Textile Collection group - bring your treasured family embroidery. See the attached event information and flyer for full details ... more
  • 2024 Perth Royal Show - Entries Now Open 22nd April 2024 Entries for the 2024 Perth Royal Show Creative Arts and Cookery Competitions are now OPEN. Entries close Sunday 28 July. To download the schedule or register your entries select the link below. ... more
  • On Thursday 9 May Gail Hawes is presenting an exciting talk - Bower Birds and Magpies - about our presenter Gail Hawes 22nd April 2024 On Thursday 9 May Gail Hawes is presenting an exciting talk - "Bower Birds and Magpies - Gold and Metal" as part of the 2024 Heritage Festival. For those who do not know Gail Hawes she has been a collector of embroidered textiles for the past 40 years. Her collection is very extensive and covers a w... ... more
  • Fibres West 2025 - dates announced! 16th April 2024 The next Fibres West event is set to take place in 2025 - from Sunday October 5 to Saturday October 11 at Narrogin College of Agriculture. Program release and online enrolments commence in October 2024. See the Fibres West website (link below) for updates and to sign up for the newsletter. ... more
  • Melville Open Studios - Map now available 16th April 2024 Melville Open Studios map and artist directory is now available from the link below. Open studios weekend is Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 May. Visit artist studios, buy original art, be inspired! ... more
  • Great news! We are now able to advise you that there is a video recording of Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes’, “Your Brain on Embroidery - why your stitching is even better for you than you thought”, was recorded by Ann-Marie with the assistance of her husband and is now available to watch on line. Now available to view - 'Your Brain on Embroidery' - a talk by Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes 5th April 2024 Great news! We are now able to advise you that there is a video recording of Ann-Marie Anderson-Mayes’, “Your Brain on Embroidery - why your stitching is even better for you than you thought”, was recorded by Ann-Marie with the assistance of her husband and is now available to watch on line. ... more
  • Bring in your family heirlooms for a consultation with an expert from our Collections group - $5 for 5 minutes to gain an insight into your treasured piece - techniques used, how to care for items, perhaps even some history. Part of our Market Day experience on Saturday 18 May. Heirloom Consults - Market Day Saturday 18 May 2nd April 2024 Bring in your family heirlooms for a consultation with an expert from our Collections group - $5 for 5 minutes to gain an insight into your treasured piece - techniques used, how to care for items, perhaps even some history. Part of our Market Day experience on Saturday 18 May. ... more
  • An Interview with Helen Richman is the next event in our 2024 talks series. Helen is an RSN trained embroiderer, designer and teacher - bluebirdembroidery.co.uk. While she is here in WA teaching, she has kindly agreed to be interviewed. So join us and learn what motivates Helen to embroider, w... Don't miss 'An Interview with Helen Richman' - Thursday 18 April 6pm 21st March 2024 An Interview with Helen Richman is the next event in our 2024 talks series. Helen is an RSN trained embroiderer, designer and teacher - bluebirdembroidery.co.uk. While she is here in WA teaching, she has kindly agreed to be interviewed. So join us and learn what motivates Helen to embroider, w... ... more
  • The next Market Day is on Saturday 18 May. Join us to find bargain embroidery threads, fabrics, books and other supplies as well as luscious morning and afternoon teas. For further details view the attached flyer. Market Day is on again - Saturday 18 May 21st March 2024 The next Market Day is on Saturday 18 May. Join us to find bargain embroidery threads, fabrics, books and other supplies as well as luscious morning and afternoon teas. For further details view the attached flyer. ... more