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South Western Branch

Welcome to our South Western Branch

About Us

  • our branch is one of fun, learning and friendship with like minded people
  • we are a very relaxed, friendly and caring group of skilled and amateur embroiderers catering for all levels
  • we pride ourselves on how we generously share our knowledge with each other
  • the importance of caring and ‘catch ups’ is very evident at our gatherings
  • members are welcoming, encouraging and supportive 
  • at workshops and guidance days, we enjoy exploring new techniques and endeavour to utilise the expertise of visiting tutors and our members
  • our comprehensive library contains a wealth of resources

Contact

 

Gatherings

  • Meetings
    • time and location published in the monthly calendar
    • General – second Tuesday of Feb (AGM), May, Aug & Nov at 7.00 pm
    • Committee – last Thursday of month at 3.00 pm
  • Sit & Sews
    • Warrnambool
      • Day – members’ homes, first & third Thursday, noon to 4.00 pm
      • Night – members’ homes, first & third Wednesday, 7.30 to 10.00 pm
    • Hamilton
      • Day – members’ arrangements, second & fourth Wednesday, 10.00 am to 2.30 pm
    • Portland
      • Day – Julia Street Art Centre, first & third Tuesday, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
  • Guidance Days – Warrnambool West Primary School, last Thursday, 10.00 am to 3.00 pm
  • Stall Sewing Days – Warrnambool West Primary School, fourth Thursday (whenever the month has 5 Thursdays)
  • Exhibition – Biennial and usually held in February / March of each odd year
  • Workshops – arrangements occur for specialised tutors to come to our branch and provide classes

 

Membership

  • if you are interested in sewing, you will be warmly welcomed when you contact us
  • once joining our branch as a paid member (around $90 per year), you automatically become a member of Embroidery Guild Victoria

 

Communications

  • Facebook – South Western Branch, The Embroiderers Guild Victoria
  • Local Branch Newsletter – circulated, via email, monthly
  • Threadlines Newsletter – circulated, via email, monthly by The Embroiderers Guild Victoria
  • Website - https://www.embroiderersguildvic.org – Branches & Locations – South Western

 

Visitors

  • Visitors, both local or travelling, are very welcome to join us at any of our gatherings to help encourage the sharing of ideas and knowledge.

To view a Gallery page of images of South Western Branch members work click HERE

 

To view a audiovisual production of our Historic Embroideries please click HERE