Mildura Branch
The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria
Mildura Branch
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Debra Heinrich |
* We love to sit and sew together and we value our supportive friendships. 😃 * It’s a safe haven. * Amidst the happy chatter, members are generous and encouraging. * We are excited to learn new techniques and to create textile artworks. * We play with fabrics and threads to create traditional and contemporarytextiles. * We are a mix of beginners and experienced stitchers and that’s fantastic!
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Days |
Wednesdays and Fridays (and some Saturday and Sunday afternoons) |
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Times |
Approximately 9.30am-3pm ….and anytime in between. We come and go as it suits each of us 😊 |
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Venue |
MADEC, 133 Madden Ave Mildura, Vic 3500 (opposite the RSL) & Hopetoun |
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Workshops |
If we’d like to learn a type of embroidery, we simply ask. We organise exciting workshops with in-house and visiting tutors who inspire us. Summer School is popular! These can run for weeks to cater for all our members. Unusual themes include gourds, insects, steampunk, hyperbolic crochet, buttons and canvaswork. |
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Publications
Media |
We publish many hard-cover photo books showcasing every members’ works and we’re always keen to share them https://www.facebook.com/embroiderersguildmildura/ |
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Newsletters |
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Special Events |
* Annual 3-day Retreat at Euston Club (accommodation or day visits) * Annual Celebration - Afternoon Tea * Biennial Exhibition – 3-day event in June in even years |
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Interested? |
If you are interested in finding out more, you will be warmly welcomed and encouraged - whether beginning or experienced. Come and chat with us and we’ll meet you wherever you are on your stitching journey |
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Contact Us |
Contact 0438 293 796 Email: mildura@embroiderersguildvic.org or pop into MADEC to say hello 😊 |
About Us
Our members have many creative skills that we enjoy sharing, including ….
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Slow Stitching Patchwork-Quilting Cross-stitch Teneriffe Lace Felting Kogin Steampunk |
Stumpwork 3D Textiles Basketry Crochet Applique Needle Lace Hyperbolic Crochet |
Pulled Fabric Sashiko Crewel Boro Candlewicking Tunisian Crochet Canvaswork |
Drawn Thread Knitting Dresden Smocking Silk Shading Needle Weaving Thread Painting |
Hardanger Goldwork Surface Stitching Rusting Trapunto Corn Pad Multi-media |
Click here to view a Gallery of our Members work.