Events

Details: AEMILIA ARS TRIANGLE Dates: 07/07/21, 04/08/21 & 10/11/21 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Denise Bell Skill Level: All skill levels Aemilia Ars is an Italian needle lace technique, using needle and thread. It is often known as a derivative of Punto in Aria or Stitches in the Air. This class has been developed for those who have participated in previous needle lace classes and/or have experience with counted thread techniques.  Read More...

Details: BLACKWORK TRILOGY This project consists of 3 individual elements. The Limonera Pear (2019), The Honeycrisp Apple (2020) and the Celeste Fig (2021). Dates: 31/07/21, 14/11/21 & 28/11/21 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Christine Burton Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced  Read More...

Details: JM48 Intermediate Course - Crewel Embroidery This Intermediate Crewel Embroidery will advance students beyond a basic level. As this course progresses emphasis will be aimed at providing a good working knowledge of stitches plus confidence with colour and basic design technique Dates: 3 October, 17 October, 7 November, 5 December 2021 & 9 January 2022, 6 February 2022. Backup days 20/2/22 & 6/3/22. Assessment date TBA Times: 10.30am - 2.30pm Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Beginner  Read More...

Details:  High Tea at the RACV Club to mark the 60th anniversary of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria  Read More...

Details:  JACOBEAN SUNSET Embroidered on lustrous hand dyed Hanah silk velvet using English gilt metal threads and a range of speciality threads and ribbons along with metal shim and garnet beads. Dates: Sat 06/11/21 & Sun 21/11/21 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Alison Cole Skill Level: All levels  Read More...

Details: 'ORGANZA FLOWER' Transfer Printed Organza Petals. Date: 08/10/21 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Marilyn Townsend Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: CHRISTMAS (PUDDING) IN JULY To celebrate World Embroidery Day and in conjunction with our customary Christmas in July activities we are planning a low-calorie day of puddings! Date: 25/11/21 Time: 10.00 am - 2.30 pm  Read More...

Details: CB1 - PINEAPPLE PLEASURE IN BLACKWORK (Scissor Fob & Needlebook project) This delightful Scissor Fob provides the perfect accessory to complement your favourite pair of scissors with the matching Needlebook a fine companion. Combining the classic combination of olive green linen and ivory thread, pearl beads & silk ribbon then add that touch of elegance. Dates: Fri 07/01/22 & Fri 14/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Christine Burton Skill Level: All skill levels welcome  Read More...

Details: WF2 - ITALIAN SMOCKING Italian Smocking is the third of the group of smocking styles which have been given a country's name. This cushion displays an insert of Italian Smocking. The cushion has a piped edged & is feather stitched around the panel. In this project you will pleat your own fabric, smock in the Italian style & learn techniques including piping & feather stitch. Dates: Fri 07/01/22 & Fri 14/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Wendy Findlay Skill Level: Intermediate  Read More...

Details: CREATIVE WOOL EMBELLISHMENT Dates: Sat 08/01/22 & Sat 15/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Kerry Gadd Skill Level: All Levels - some knowledge of basic stitches desirable A 2-day class where you will be shown how to use wool fabric & embroidery stitches to create texture & dimension. It is free form embroidery, no hoop or frame is used.  Read More...

Details: ST3 - ENGLISH PAPER PIECING Come along & learn how to construct beautiful patchwork pieces using the English paper piecing method. In this class you will learn how to use/make a variety of templates, join shapes & finish off your projects. Dates: Sat 08/01/22 & Sat 22/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Sheryl Turton Skill Level: All Skill Levels  Read More...

Details: CB5 - 'Flowering in Red' (Scissor Fob or Pin Cushion in Drawn Thread work) Drawn Thread work is one of the earliest and most ancient forms of openwork embroidery. This project is for those who would like to start or expand their knowledge of Whitework while enjoying working a contemporary colour combination. Dates: Sun 09/01/22 & Sun 16/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Christine Burton Skill Level: All skill levels welcome  Read More...

Details: GS7 - MILLINERY & ACCESSORY TRIMS Come learn various trim techniques that can be used to trim a hat, bridal veil or wear as a brooch Dates: Mon 10/01/22 & Tues 11/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Georgia Skelton Skill Level: All Skill Levels  Read More...

Details: SS6 BOLLYWOOD SPARKLE If you love colour & a bit of bling then you will enjoy these 2 days of stitching & sparkle! Dates: Mon 10/01/22 & Tues 11/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Tutor: Sue Senewiratne Skill Level: All Skill Levels  Read More...

Details: LH8 - BAYEUX TAPESTRY SAMPLER The Bayeux Tapestry is considered the oldest surviving example of crewel (wool) embroidery. In this class we'll take 1 of the animals of the border & create a sample of the Tapestry. Dates: Wed 12/01/22 & Wed 19/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Lindsay Hussey Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced  Read More...

Details: MG9 - CREATIVE CANVAS Students will stitch a free form design on 14 count canvas which has been sprayed gold. Small pieces of dyed silk chiffon and painted Tyvek will be appliqué to the canvas and embellished using a variety of canvas work and embroidery stitches, small beads etc. Dates: Thur 13/01/22 & Thur 20/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Mandy Ginsberg Skill Level: Basic canvas & surface stitchery skills  Read More...

Details: RJ10 - 'SUMMER GARDEN' This is a simple but elegant Goldwork couching project. Dates: Thurs 13/01/22 & Mon 17/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Rhona Justus Skill Level: All Skill Levels  Read More...

Details: AC11 - 'INVERMAY WILDFLOWERS 1' Hardenbergia, Dillwynia and Goodenia is the first in a series of our local wildflowers embroidered in Stumpwork. Dates: Sat 15/01/22 & Sat 22/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Alison Cole Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: FMcK12 - 'TREASURE CHEST' Easy & fun to make this little Treasure Chest is suitable for both hand & machine embroiderers. Dates: Sun 16/01/22 & Sun 23/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Freya McKee Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...

Details: AE13 - TIDY TOTE The Tidy Tote allows you to pack up all the things you take to classes and retreats. This 2 day course will have you completing your very own Tidy Tote Dates: Tues 18/01/22 & Wed 19/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Tutor: Anita Ellis Skill Level:  Read More...

Details: KM14 - 'SUMMER PICNIC' During this class you will learn a variety of Chicken Scratch stitches from the essential basics through to the more advanced stitches. Dates: Thur 20/01/22 & Thur 27/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Kay Matthews Skill Level: Beginners & All Skill Levels  Read More...

Details: WF15 - SHADOW EMBROIDERY Shadow Embroidery uses herringbone stitch worked on the rear of the fabric to produce a colour on the front. This class builds on basic techniques to include a wide variety of shapes & overlapping & surface stitchery. Dates: Fri 21/01/22 & Thurs 27/01/22 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Wendy Findlay Skill Level: Intermediate  Read More...

Details: Sale of needlework and craft supplies. Books, Habby, Fabric, Linen, Wool, threads, Beads, Embroidery Frames & Hoops ... and much more!  Read More...

Details: DL51 - Schwalm - Hidden Delights RE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED Hidden Delights features many traditional techniques used in Schwalm embroidery with a central heart hiding a bird, settled amidst flowers, stems and leaves. This linen table centre is finished with a hemmed Schwalm Peahole edge. Dates: Saturday 7 May & Sunday 8 May 2022 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Deborah Love Skill Level: All skill levels welcome - students should have some experience of pulled and drawn thread work  Read More...

Details: DL52 Deerfield - Sonata in Blue Deerfield uses a smaller pallet of stitches than does traditional English crewel work but with an interesting combination of stitches and just 4 shades of blue, a delightful picture of stunning flowers surrounds this stem. Dates: Sat 14 May & Sun 15th May 2022 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Deborah Love Skill Level: All skill levels  Read More...