Events

Details: JEAN FLETCHER BOOK PURCHASE The late Jean Fletcher became a very active member of the EGV in the 1980's and 1990's and was entranced by Stump-work, becoming an artist, tutor and author. There are 3 books which have components of the lovely cabinet that is on Display at Embroidery House. These books are now available for purchase.  Read More...

Details: "Chooks" - an exhibition that will put a smile on your face. Fun and fancy textile artworks created by members of the North Eastern Branch of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria and the Peechelba Machine Embroidery Group,  Read More...

Details: REFLECTIONS - the most anticipated event in our calendar. Save the dates now for our annual exhibition of embroidery and textile artworks by members of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria.  Read More...

Details: AMAM48 - HAND STITCHED BOOKBINDING In this two day workshop some simple stitched bindings will be explored. Day 1 includes simple 1- and 2- section sewings, Japanese stab binding, and buttonhole binding. On Day 2 more complicated techniques including Coptic stitch, French Link and Secret Belgian binding are explored. Date: Sat 30/09/23 & Sun 1/10/23 Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm Tutor: Ann-Marie Anderson Mayes Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: AMAM50 - BYZANTINE COLOUR This design introduces student to a variety of beautiful canvaswork embroidery stitches including basic foundation stitches, an area of Bargello work, trellis effects and a selection of modern twisty stitches. Date: Mon 02/10/23 & Tues 03/10/2023 Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Tutor: Ann-Marie Anderson Mayes Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: ST30 - Let's Get Started and Stitch Are you all inspired to learn some basic embroidery stitches to get you moving on your stitching journey? In this two-day class you will learn many simple stitches from the various groups of stitches. Dates: Sun 8/10/23 & Sun 29/10/23 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Sheryl Turton Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: RJ55 - TOTE BAG (evening, mini, demonstration class) Just finished an embroidery project? Don’t want to frame it for the wall? Learn how to make it into a useful tote bag.This demo class will show you how to make a variety of ways to incorporate your own embroideries into useful tote bags. How to add a lining or a pocket. If time permits you can prepare your bags to sew at home. Date: Wed 11/10/23 Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate  Read More...

Details: ND45 MAKING WAVES During this 2 day class we will begin our journey creating Making Waves, A Drawstring Bag created By Ariane Zurcher Design. We will begin our applique background, and background embellishment as well as the stitching and embellishing of rocks 1 and 2. Date: Sun 15/10/23 & Sat 21/10/23 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Nicole Davies Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate  Read More...

Details: SvR56 RAINBOW ZEBRAS This is a Creative Embroidery class using 5 basic stitches. A finished sample will be displayed. Date: Sat 28/10/23 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Salli van Rensburg Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: It's on again. Come early (but not too early), byo bag and grab a bargain. All tables have now been sold so you are sure to find something to suit you and your next project. Embroidery related items including threads, hoops, frames, books, patterns, fabric and more. Credit card preferred.  Read More...

Details: CB43 EN BLANCO Y NEGRO (SPANISH LACE) Inspired by the artistry of traditional Spanish work embroidery this project captures the drama of black on white then glistens with the sparkle of gold. Date: Sat 12/11/23 & Sat 25/11/23 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Christine Burton Skill Level: Intermediate  Read More...

Details: SvR57 CHRISTMAS EMBROIDERED TOWELS This is a creative embroidery class using simple stitches. Wonderful for Christmas gifts or your own home. Finished samples will be displayed. Date: Sat 18/11/23 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Salli van Rensburg Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...

Details: SS4 - VIBRANT BUGS WORKSHOP In this workshop you will take inspiration from the amazing shapes and gorgeous colours of the insect world to create beautiful 3D textile bugs. A combination of machine and hand embroidery techniques will be used along with a variety of fabrics and embellishments to create your own gorgeous bugs. Date: Sat 6/1/24 & Sun 7/1/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Sue Senewiratne Skill Level: All levels - see note re sewing machine knowledge  Read More...

Details: ST5 - 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: Mon 8/1/24 & Mon 22/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Sheryl Turton Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: DB14 - AEMILIA ARS This class introduces the Aemilia Ars needle lace technique. It is suitable for beginners of needle lace as well as anyone who has participated in learning different needle lace techniques ie Edgings, Reticella. Date: Tues 9/1/24 & Tues 23/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Denise Bell Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate  Read More...

Details: MR2 STEAMPUNK PECCADILLO You choose; Myrtle the Turtle, Sally the Saxophone, and/or Kitty the Caterpillar. Each kit will include your chosen character fused to background fabric, plus all the tricky stuff you need to complete it. You will be encouraged to have fun with your own ideas and make your character a true individual. Date: Tues 9/1/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Mary Robbie Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: MH11 - Hessian Flower Spend a fun evening creating flowers on hessian. It’s a great class for beginners or advanced stitchers. You can use your finished piece to create a footstool, cushion or tote bag Date: Tues 9/1/24 Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm Tutor: Melanie Hill Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: SF24 - 'THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM' This class is all about having fun, experimenting with stitches and letting your imagination run free while “colouring in” the elephant in your choice of colours. The emphasis will be on playing with different stitches and textures, rather than just relying on the ‘same old’ everyday basic stitches. Dates: Wed 10/1/24 & Thurs 11/1/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Sue Fox Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: BT8 - PAINTING A BACKGROUND & DESIGNING YOUR OWN EMBROIDERY Be inspired by how to paint a background on fabric. Learn the type of fabric to choose and how to make it colour fast. Learn basic art principles and construct a design. Finally embroider and embellish your design on your painted background. Date: Fri 12/1/24 & Fri 19/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Bev Tully Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: KG17 - ZIPPY POUCHES A lot of people are afraid of inserting zippers into bags, or pouches. There is no need to be. This class is designed to show you how easy it can be. There are no patterns involved in the process and how to make them in different sizes will be explained. Date: Fri 12/1/24 & Sun 21/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Kerry Gadd Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: ST6 - PATCHWORK BASICS Come and get started right at the very beginning! In this class you will learn all the tips and techniques to get you started on your patchwork journey. Date: Sat 13/1/24 & Sat 20/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Sheryl Turton Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: SvR9 - MOUNTMELLICK EMBROIDERY Mountmellick embroidery is a distinctive form of white-on-white embroidery originating from the town of Mountmellick in Ireland during the mid-19th century. This technique involves creating textured and raised designs on fabric using thick cotton threads. Date: Sun 14/1/24 & Sun 28/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Salli van Rensburg Skill Level: Intermediate  Read More...

Details: RJ1 - MACHINE EMBROIDERY WITH METAL FOILS Learn how to add a new element to your machine embroidery. Stitching into metals is easier than you may think. Will not damage your machines. Date: Mon 15/1/24 & Tues 16/1/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus Skill Level: Basic Free Machinery Ability  Read More...

Details: MH12 - VINTAGE FLOWER Spend a summer evening creating a fun stitched piece. Yo-yos buttons and doilies pieces will be sewn to create a vase of flower. Date: Tues 16/1/24 Time: 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm Tutor: Melanie Hill Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: GS23 - YOU CAN SMOCK This fun class is suitable for beginner stitchers who want to pack a punch without spending hours and hours with a needle and thread in hand. This class will allow you to select from a number of patterns and observe a demonstration of all of them, allowing you to continue experimenting after the class ends. Date: Wed 17/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Georgia Skelton Skill Level: Beginner/All Levels  Read More...

Details: SD15 CHINESE INDIGO SAMPLER Chinese Indigo Work used indigo-dyed cotton thread on white fabric, worked in fine Cross-Stitch or Double-Running Stitch (Blackwork style), to decorate clothing and household goods for everyday use. Date: Thurs 18/1/24 & Thurs 25/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Susan Davis Skill Level: some experience of counted thread work  Read More...

Details: HC10 - INTRODUCTION TO CASALGUIDI This is modern interpretation of a classic Casalguidi motif including flowers, stems and leaves on a square stitch background.  This small project will introduce you to some of the stitches including antique hem stitch, square stitch, shoots, leaves and stems Date: Sun 21/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Helen Crabb Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: RJ35 FABRIC BRACELET WITH BLING It’s school holiday time. Introduce the younger members of your family to the Guild. Bring them along to this beginner class to make a pretty fabric bracelet decorated with beautiful beads and sequins. This project is suitable for anyone over 10 years of age. All materials and equipment will be provided in a kit. Kit cost $12 Date: Tues 23/1/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Rhonda Justus Skill level: Beginner Beading  Read More...

Details: KM3 - HAMPERED BY CHECK In this class you will learn a variety of stitches to produce this unique Chicken Scratch design for the padded lid of a rectangular picnic basket. To accompany the basket there are two napkins which complement the design. Date: Wed 24/1/24 & Wed 31/1/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Kay Matthews Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: WF46 - BASIC SMOCKING AND BEYOND Stitches for all comers. This one day class will not only show you the wide range of basic smocking stitches but will also give you a host of hints and ideas for your smocking projects. Advanced stitches will simultaneously be demonstrated with their uses shown and discussed with more advanced students. There is something for every student. Date: Sat 27/1/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Wendy Findlay Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...