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:

  • Eleven 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 :)

 

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  • 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 1st 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