Membership
Guild Members enjoy gathering for tuition, resources, encouragement and fellowship – the perfect environment for creativity - whether at Embroidery House in Melbourne, or one of our Branches in Regional Victoria.
Being a member means you can …
MEET and CONNECT with other members frequently:
· attend regular meetings whenever it suits you, in person or via Zoom
· join a regular Guidance Group where you will find encouragement, help and friendship
· attend monthly General Meetings at Embroidery House with guest speaker – in person or via Zoom
· enjoy and contribute to ‘Threadlines’ - the EGV’s monthly newsletter - and Branch newsletters
· visit/follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts
· access the Members Area of the Website and our private Facebook page
· participate in retreats and excursions
LEARN a wide range of embroidery techniques and textile styles at in-house workshops and classes taught by local, state, national and international tutors.
· enjoy our annual Summer School program
· be supported as you learn new techniques
· use the resources of our extensive Library, Collections and Equipment
· be encouraged to follow your own interests and styles
· receive help with all aspects of embroidery
· explore fabrics, threads, techniques, forms, colours, patterns and products
PARTICIPATE in exhibitions - in Melbourne and at your local Branch, fundraising activities and other events, (such as displays and demonstrations) to promote, preserve and advance the art of embroidery.
