Classes and Workshops
The Guild runs short classes or workshops on a regular basis.You can attend a class/workshop at almost anytime except at Christmas.
Classes usually run for a few hours or up to one day whereas workshops run from one to a few days.
If you cannot see a class or workshop that appeals to you please Contact Us and register your interest. If there are enough people interested then a class will be created. Alternatively you can gather a minimum of 8 of your friends and have your very own designed and tailored embroidery class. This is a great way to spend a day or two with your friends whilst creating something beautiful at the same time.
Please read the Class or Workshop Policy before enrolling.
Third Friday workshops
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Ann-Marie Bakewell |
| Dates: |
Fridays 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 19 Nov 10am to 1.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$40 per day |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$48 per day |
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Join Ann-Marie for a day of exploring the joys of stitching. Whether a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, come along to learn new stitches and techniques and explore new ideas. Make a beautiful stitch sampler, be inspired by a suggested theme, or get help to complete that unfinsihed project, or start a new one. |
Shimmering Metals Nuihaku Technique
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Doris Gordon |
| Dates: |
Sunday 12 September & Sunday 17 October 10am to 3.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$110 |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$132 |
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Make a miniature to medium embroidered article using a very old Japanese technique called Nuihaku, where gold or silver leaf is applied to a fine fabric such as silk, very fine linen or cotton using rice glue. Other adhesive and foil techniques will be considered as well.
Embellishing Nuihaku with coloured and fine metal threads will enhance the design and enable you to create your own reflective and shimmering embroidery.
Small components can be developed into several larger shapes to make a trinket or wall hanging or a simple box top or brooch. |
Christmas Tree Decoration
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Carolyn Pearce |
| Dates: |
Tuesday 21 September & Tuesday 19 October 10am to 1.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$80 |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$96 |
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A New Christmas Tree Decoration for 2010.
Over the last few years I have created a collection of cream and gold Christmas tree decorations. This year it is a winged dove embroidered in “Antique Ivory” silk ribbon, gold metallic and silk threads as well as tiny gold beads, palest apricot and mother-of-pearl sequins. The year is stitched on the breast.
There will be a kit including a colour copy and notes for those doing the class. You will need to purchase and prepare your ivory silk dupion beforehand. Detailed preparation notes will be available. |
Drawstring Bag with Greek Birds
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Alison Snepp |
| Dates: |
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September 10am to 3.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$120 |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$146 |
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Using birds from traditional Greek embroideries and the techniques with which they were embroidered, Alison has designed a pretty, foursided drawstring bag with the colourful birds worked around the edge with a combination of
pattern darning and surface stitchery embroidery.
This workshop is a fun use of colour, texture and stitch and it is ideal for beginner and newcomers to surface stitchery embroidery wanting to extend their skills. |
Juniors School Holiday Workshop
A special workshop for the Juniors, something fun for them to do during the school holidays, why not bring them along to make a Christmas Gift Tag,
click here to find out the details.
Threadwork
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Effie Mitrofanis |
| Dates: |
Saturday 30th October 10am to 3.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$55 |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$66 |
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Learn to make wrapped and beaded cords using different types of threads and yarns in vibrant jewel colours and various sizes and shapes of beads.
Smooth wrapping in stranded cotton is contrasted with knots and beads incorporated within the process or embellished afterwards. Among their many applications as trimmings on bags, amulet purses and panels they may be made into unique wearable adornments with beads and ‘bling’ to suit your style and occasion.
Beads in jewel colours specially chosen for this workshop will be available for sale.
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Smocking - Christmas Decorations
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Onita Pollitt |
| Dates: |
Monday 25 October & Monday 22 November 10am to 2.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$90 |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$108 |
| Make special Christmas decorations using Bargello design or smocked ribbon. |
Cinderella's Chatelaine & Apron
| Tutor/Convenor: |
Lyall Willis |
| Dates: |
Sunday 14 and Sunday 21 November 10am t 3.30pm |
| Fees for Members: |
$110 |
| Fees for Non Members: |
$132 |
Come along and share your apron story while making a new memory. I remember embroidering an apron for my Nana when I was in primary school and many of you will have a special memory about your aprons too.
Make Cinderella’s chatelaine and apron for a gift (Christmas is coming!), or for you to hang in your workroom ready to use while embroidering your next project. You can learn to paint on fabric or just embroider the small designs in your favourite stitches, or learn some new ones while putting together these embroidery tool bags to suit your needs. You may have a special keepsake to add.
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