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Jun
9
Date: Friday 9th Jun 2023  9:00 AM - Sunday 31st Dec 2023  10:00 AM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Nov
2
Date: Thursday 2nd Nov 2023  10:00 AM - Monday 29th Jan 2024  10:00 AM
Location: Malvern
Details: Our busy Historical Tools Sub Committee have refreshed the Cabinet in the Gallery with many new (or is it old?) items complete with a description card.  Read More...
Dec
9
Date: Saturday 9th Dec 2023  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Malvern
Details: Well price sale of handmade embroidered Xmas gifts, pre-loved Books and more.  Read More...
Jan
6
Date: Saturday 6th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Sunday 7th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
8
Date: Monday 8th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Monday 22nd Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
9
Date: Tuesday 9th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Tuesday 23rd Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
9
Date: Tuesday 9th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
9
Date: Tuesday 9th Jan 2024  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
10
Date: Wednesday 10th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Thursday 11th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
12
Date: Friday 12th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Friday 19th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
12
Date: Friday 12th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Sunday 21st Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
13
Date: Saturday 13th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Saturday 20th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
14
Date: Sunday 14th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Sunday 28th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
15
Date: Monday 15th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Tuesday 16th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
16
Date: Tuesday 16th Jan 2024  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
17
Date: Wednesday 17th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
18
Date: Thursday 18th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Thursday 25th Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
21
Date: Sunday 21st Jan 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
23
Date: Tuesday 23rd Jan 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
24
Date: Wednesday 24th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - Wednesday 31st Jan 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Jan
27
Date: Saturday 27th Jan 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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...
Feb
3
Date: Saturday 3rd Feb 2024  9:00 AM - Sunday 4th Feb 2024  4:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
Details: MT18 ELIZABETHAN ANIMAL PANEL / ELIZABETHAN LION PANEL This workshop is aimed at teaching you the complexities of stitching animals and learning to shape them so they look three dimensional and life like using detached buttonhole stitch. Date: Sat 3/2/24 & Sun 4/2/24 Time: 9.00am for a 9.30 start - 4.00pm Tutor: Maree Talbot Skill Level: Intermediate - students have experience in detached buttonhole stitch  Read More...
Feb
7
Date: Wednesday 7th Feb 2024  9:00 AM - Thursday 8th Feb 2024  4:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
Details: MT20 BUTTERFLY NEEDLECASE / BUTTERFLY PANEL The design features butterflies stitched in buttonhole stitch using Gumnut Yarn “stars” silks and gold on linen. The needlecase opens out to reveal small embroidered butterflies scattered over the inside of the needlecase and accessories, scissorkeep & pinwheel. Date: Wed 7/2/24 & Thurs 8/2/24 Time: 9.00am for a 9.30 start - 4.00pm Tutor: Maree Talbot Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...
Feb
10
Date: Saturday 10th Feb 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
Details: CS21 - IOLANTHE BRACELET Embark on a whimsical beading adventure with Catriona Starpins as she transports you to the enchanting world of Iolanthe, Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved operetta. Date: Sat 10/2/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Catriona Starpins Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...
Feb
17
Date: Saturday 17th Feb 2024  10:00 AM - Saturday 24th Feb 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
Details: MTw22 - FAB JEWELLERY This is a fun class using freeform machining on various fabrics. Learn how to incorporate luscious and hand printed fabrics, especially sparkling organza’s, with coloured and metallic machine threads to make bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings in your choice of colours. Date: Sat 17/2/24 & Sat 24/2/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Marilyn Townsend Skill Level:A familiar knowledge of freeform or freehand machining is needed  Read More...
Mar
3
Date: Sunday 3rd Mar 2024  10:00 AM - Sunday 10th Mar 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
Details: DM25 - BRAZILIAN EMBROIDERY Brazilian Embroidery is a form of dimensional embroidery that uses a special kind of rayon thread to create unique and beautiful designs. Date: Sun 3/3/24 & Sun 10/3/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Delma Moore Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...
Mar
9
Date: Saturday 9th Mar 2024  10:00 AM - Monday 11th Mar 2024  3:30 PM
Location: Ballarat
Details: Forty and Fabulous! The Ballarat Branch of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria celebrate their members' immense talents and creativity in this exhibition running over the Labour Day Weekend.  Read More...
Mar
16
Date: Saturday 16th Mar 2024  10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
Details: HC38 - 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: Sat 16/3/24 Time: 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Tutor: Helen Crabb Skill Level: All Levels  Read More...
Mar
17
Date: Sunday 17th Mar 2024  10:00 AM - Sunday 24th Mar 2024  3:00 PM
Location: MALVERN
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 17/3/24 & Sun 24/3/24 Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Tutor: Sheryl Turton Skill Level: Beginner  Read More...
Apr
13
Date: Saturday 13th Apr 2024  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Malvern
Details: The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria Annual General Meeting 13 April 2024 and monthly General Meeting.  Read More...
Apr
25
Date: Thursday 25th Apr 2024  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Malvern
Details: Join us for our huge Market sale at Embroidery House, Malvern. "Book" a table and sell your stash or take advantage of all the embroidery items for sale at great prices!  Read More...
May
18
Date: Saturday 18th May 2024  10:00 AM - Sunday 2nd Jun 2024  4:00 PM
Location: Malvern
Details: Exhibition of the very best in textile art from around Australia. Award winning and finalists' entries in the Australian Textile Art Award will be on display. Event organised by ArtWear Publications and hosted by The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria.  Read More...