Classes and Events

Details: The Ethel Oates Scholarship 2025 is open to Members of the EGV only. We welcome new members throughout the year.  Read More...

Details: SS2 LETS HAVE FUN WITH XSTITCH A fun and relaxing class all about cross-stitching. Date: 2 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Susan Simonet Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: SVR1 DAZZLING DRESSES In this class you will learn a variety of creative stitches to embroider stylish dresses onto fabric. Date: 2 and 9 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Sally van Rensberg Skill Level: All levels.  Read More...

Details: RJ3 GOLD BEETLE NEEDLE BOOK An Introduction to Metal thread embroidery. A small project that packs a punch! Date: 3 and 10 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: RH4 BEGINNERS STITCHING A lovely introduction to embroidery! Date: 4 and 11 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Ruth Hallett Skill Level: Beginners  Read More...

Details: MH5 SOCK BUDDY FOR KIDS Create a cute little buddy out of socks. Date: 6 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 2 pm ( Byo lunch ) Tutor: Melanie Hill Skill Level: Juniors  Read More...

Details: CB6 USING SOLUBLES WITH FME - THE BASICS This introductory course is to help you learn about the variety of types available and the ways you can use them. Date: 8 and 9 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Chris Beehag Skill Level: Participants Should have experience and be comfortable using their machines for basic free motion stitching  Read More...

Details: LEONGATHA BRANCH EXHIBITION- NATURE IN ALL ITS GLORY  Read More...

Details: WF7 SMOCKED BISHOP DRESS A perfectly smocked and constructed bishop Date: 13 and 20 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Wendy Findlay Skill Level: All levels welcome  Read More...

Details: AS8 DIAGONAL KNITTING Learn to knit a fabulous face-washer on the diagonal. Date: 14 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Andrienne Silva Skill Level: All welcome.  Read More...

Details: RH9 BEADED STAR The stars are shining bright in this wonderful beginners beading class. Date: 14 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Ruth Hallett Skill Level: Beginners  Read More...

Details: RJ10 MACHINE WRAPPED WIRED CORD BOWL Bowl made from machine wrapped cords with a wire core and decorated with machine embroidered organza flowers and leaves. Date: 16/1/25 & 23/1/25 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate  Read More...

Details: LOS11 JAPANESE TEMARI BALLS An enjoyable introductory class making Japanese Temari- a traditional Japanese embroidered decorative ball. Date: 17 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Leanne O'Sullivan Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: AA12 BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GRANNY SQUARES An easy class to get you started with the endless options for Granny squares Date: 18 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Annette Adams Skill Level: Beginners  Read More...

Details: CW13 A CREWEL BISCORNU A beautiful way to begin Crewel embroidery. Date: 21 and 28 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Cathy Warneke Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: SVR14 ABSTRACT DANDELIONS This hands-on class is perfect for those wanting to expand their stitch repertoire while crafting a beautiful piece. Date: 22 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Sally van Rensberg Skill Level: All Welcome  Read More...

Details: LOS15 BORO Participants will bring new life to vintage swatches of Japanese kimono fabric as we prepare Boro to make something useful. Date: 24 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Leanne O'Sullivan Skill Level: All welcome.  Read More...

Details: MH16 VINTAGE FLOWERS Come along and have some fun while stitching this lovely vintage-looking piece. Date: 25 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Melanie Hill Skill Level: All welcome  Read More...

Details: MT21 MT21 ELIZABETHAN FLORAL SCROLLS / FLORAL SCROLLS There are two options for this class both typical Elizabethan designs featuring coiling stems of gold, enclosing flowers insects & small creatures. Date: Wed 29/1/25 & Thurs 30/1/25 Time: 9.00am for a 9.30am start - 4.00pm Tutor: Maree Talbot Skill Level: see notes below  Read More...

Details: WF17 BEYOND SHADOW EMBROIDERY This is a class designed to use shadow embroidery in an integrated design by Trish Burr. Date: 29 January 2025 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Tutor: Wendy Finday Skill Level: All welcome  Read More...

Details: ST34 - LET'S KEEP STITCHING... & LEARN SOME MORE! Now that we have mastered the basics let’s stitch some more! In this class we will build on our skills - learning more embroidery stitches to add to our repertoire. Some of these stitches are variations of the basic embroidery stitches, and some are completely new stitches. Date: Sun 2/2/25 & Sun 16/2/25 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Sheryl Turton Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: IP17 ITALIAN PAPER MARBLING WORKSHOP We commence with a demonstration guiding you through the centuries old technique of Italian Hand Marbled Paper. Like artisans in our Florentine Workshop you will explore the various colours, patterns and combing techniques in creating your own original masterpieces. Date: Sun 2/2/25 Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm Tutor: Il Papiro Skill Level:Beginner  Read More...

Details: MT23 TUDOR ROSE KNOT GARDEN / MINIATURE NEEDLEWORK ACCESSORIES Maree will be teaching both projects in this class - see class information. Date: Wed 5/2/25 & Thurs 6/2/25 Time: 9.00am for a 9.30am start - 4.00pm Tutor: Maree Talbot Skill Level: Some embroidery experience required  Read More...

Details: CLASS - JM16 BEGINNER CREWEL This class is aimed at raw beginners and those wishing to gain a bit more experience Date: 9/02/25 AND 23/02/25 Time: 10AM - 3PM Tutor: JENE MARTIN Skill Level: BEGGINNER  Read More...

Details: CA24 COUTURE BEADING & EMBELLISHMENT BEGINNERS COURSE Bowl made from machine wrapped cords with a wire core and decorated with machine embroidered organza flowers and leaves. Date: 15/2/25 & 16/2/25 Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tutor: Charlotte Appleby Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: RJ20 Intermediate Beading THIS IS A VIEW ONLY PAGE,This course is open to EGV Members & other reciprocal Interstate Guild Members. We welcome new members at all time throughout the year. The aim of the course is to introduce new and old bead embroidery techniques. Dates:March 1 - March 15 - April 5 - April 26 - May 10 - June 21 *assessment Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate  Read More...

Details: CASTLEMAINE BRANCH EXHIBITION - STITCHED IN THE 'MAINE  Read More...

Details: ITSBOTS 25 An embroidery block of the month Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month form 11 March to 11 November 2025 Time: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus and Jenny Schmoll Skill Level: All levels welcome  Read More...

Details: AM35 FLORAL BUTTERFLY This class will focus on raised embroidery - Stumpwork. There is also a small amount of colour shading and traditional  embroidery stitches.  Date: Sun 16/3/25 & Sun 30/3/25 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Ana Mallah Skill Level: All levels  Read More...

Details: KT250325 MENDING IN ALL ITS FORMS Come along to this workshop and mend your clothes to make them as individual as you. Date: 23 March 2025 Time: 10 am to 2:30 pm Tutor: Tamara Russell Skill Level: All welcome  Read More...

Details: Join The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria Ballarat Branch for The Autumn Leaves Seminar 2025 - classes available in a variety of techniques suitable for embroiderers of all skill levels in leafy Ballarat.  Read More...