Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
T: 020 8943 1229 - F: 020 8977 9882 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
T: 020 8943 1229 - F: 020 8977 9882 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
The Lincolnshire Branch, which is part of the East Midlands Region was founded in 1956 and celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 2006 with some special events including an exhibition of work at Doddington Hall, Lincoln.
We are a friendly group who are pleased to welcome new members and visitors to our full day meetings, which are normally held on the second Saturday of each month (except in August) from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
The day starts with a very welcome 'cuppa' and the essential business element is followed by either a workshop, demonstration, or our own work. We have fund raising events, such as raffles and bring and buys of books and materials. We usually have a visit to at least one national 'embroidery' show.
After a break for lunch, (members either bring a packed lunch or eat in the College dining room), our afternoon session is devoted to a lecture, usually by a nationally renowned speaker, covering a wide variety of embroidery and textile related subjects.
Where possible we also try to include a visit to a gallery, museum or stately home which has a relevance to embroidery
Throughout the year we hold full day courses on a variety of subjects using quality, experienced tutors. These courses are additional to our monthly programme and are self-supporting. See our Programme and Membership pages for details.
Branch members are also full members of the Embroiderers' Guild and have the opportunity to attend both regional and national meetings and events.
If you have an interest in embroidery or textiles , we will be pleased to welcome you at any of our meetings. You do not have to be an experienced embroiderer to join us, we cater for all levels and help is available for those new to the subject. Please contact the Secretary, or the IT Rep via the web site, should you wish to visit or join us.
We can promise you a most enjoyable day.
2008 sees the Lincolnshire Branch organising the Grand Draw at the Regional Festival of Stitch at Market Harborough on 12 May. Over 20 prizes have been donated by local and national companies. Then in 2009 we will be hosting the Regional Day in Lincoln, planning for which is well underway. More details nearer the time.