North East Region of the Embroiderers' Guild

About the Region

The North East Region covers an area of many contrasts. From the Scottish Border through wild and beautiful Northumberland, historic County Durham, bustling Tyne & Wear, down to industrial Cleveland, the River Tees and the edge of North Yorkshire. Reorganisation means that the original North East Region divided into two units and the Yorkshire and Humber Region came into being. Old links and friendships have not been lost and these will continue wherever the boundaries are drawn on a map.

For further information contact Joy Bradshaw

North East Regional Day 2010

This annual event is a highlight in the calendar. The 2010 meeting took place at Emmanuel College, Consett Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 0AN on Saturday 22nd. May and was a day of great inspiration for all lovers of embroidery
The afternoon talk was 'Celestial Bodies and Hidden Images' presented by Sheena Norquay from Scotland.


The main exhibition showcased embroideries from members of Guisborough & District Branch E.G.
There were other displays, competitions and specialist traders with a range of varied embroidery items.

For further information contact Joy Bradshaw

Regional Spring School 2010

April
Friday 23rd Saturday 24th Sunday 25th
St. Aidan's College, Durham City

This year we had a change of venue, moving a little closer to the centre of Durham City to university accommodation at St. Aidan's College - with a fantastic view of the cathedral!

There were two tutors, both of whom led Regional courses for the first time.

Linda Marie Young with 'Think outside the Box - Creative Box Making Workshop'

This was an experimental workshop suitable for all abilities and working with mixed media textiles.
Students made a unique box inspired by something personal to them and decorated both inside and out - with the addition of a personal tag.

Heather Harrison tutored 'Reflections in Silk and Gold'

Traditional embroidery techniques concentrated on tapestry shading and goldwork. The embroidery created a tapestry shaded scene with a combination of metal thread techniques and padding.


Students could choose between residential and non-residential places.

For details of costs, availability of places and an information leaflet and booking form for 2011 courses contact Joy Bradshaw.

For further information contact Joy Bradshaw

Summer School 2010

Yorkshire Dales
June 2010 Saturday 26th
Harmby Village Hall, Near Leyburn. North Yorkshire

This is a non residential course with members making their own accommodation arrangements.

One day workshop with Pat Ashton-Smith
on techniques of Raised Work
Participants will learn to select a suitable design source, create their design and use a variety of materials and techniques.
This course will be suitable for all levels of experience and prepared designs will be available for the less confident/experienced student.



One Day Workshop with Tricia Hutchinson
'doodle inc'
Saturday 26th June
10.00am - 4.00pm

Do you doodle like I doodle?
If you do doodle like I doodle...
Come along & doodle with me...

Start an art journal..
Produce 'background'colour on your fabric with mixed media and surface design techniques..
Including monoprinting, rollers & rubbings.
Learn to carve stamps using the images from your journal..
and much more!!

Applications for places on the course are now open to Guild members in the North East Region.
Any space places will be available to members of the Guild from other regions.

Summer School August 2010

Summer School Northumbria
August 2010
Wednesday 25th Thursday 26th Friday 27th August 2010
The Cheviot Centre, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6BL

This is a non residential course. Students make their own arrangements for accommodation.

Beryl Frank tutors 'Gardens'
Create your very own peaceful corner of a favourite garden, splendid planter or beautiful flowers or even a potted Christmas Tree.
Learn how to create three dimensional effects using a variety of traditional and experimental stitches and techniques.




Sally McCollin with 'Immersed in Stitch'
Experiment with and explore texture, layering and sculpting to create your own composition - an individual final piece of 3D sculptured motifs, a wall hanging or even some wearable art!
With the emphasis on fun, this experimental workshop introduces you to Paverpol - an exciting, water-resistant medium which can be used in so many innovative ways and into which you can immerse stitching and natural (found) objects.


Course places are available to members of E. Guild in the North East Region and are held until end of February. Any remaining places are then open to Guild members from other Regions.

Regional Exhibition 2006

The North East Region staged a major exhibition in 2006 to celebrate the Centenary of the Embroiderers' Guild. The exhibition, entitled 'Momentum' was opened by Kate Adie at Hartlepool Art Gallery at the beginning of March 06. It featured the past, present and future of the Guild, a wide variety of embroidery techniques and styles and proved extremely popular with visitors.

Members of the North East Region entered a varied range of embroidery. New, contemporary pieces were created in response to the title 'Moving On'. This section of the exhibition featured new work created during 2005 and members were encouraged to explore innovative materials and techniques. There are also many pieces which have been designed and stitched using traditional techniques and favourite interpretations.

For further information contact Joy Bradshaw