Events
Diary Dates
We do our best to ensure the details are correct, please confirm information prior to attending. Shadowed rows are Embroiderers' Guild specific events.
| Dates | Activity | Location | Cost |
| 28 Apr 11am - 2.30pm |
Fine Needlework and Lace Group present a HQ Exhibition, Book Launch and High Tea. Cost: Package deal (cookbook, High Tea and Exhibition)=$20, Cookbook and Exhibition only=$15, High Tea only=$10 |
Guild HQ 76 Queen St Concord West |
$20 $15 $10 |
| To April 2013 | Love Lace: International Lace Award | Powerhouse Museum | $12 |
| Sat 4 May 4-6pm |
Twilight Evenings - History of Whitework Speaker: Debra Ryan of Fine Needlework and Lace Group. To book 02 9743 2501, more info Twilight Evenings |
Embroiderers' Guild 76 Queen St Concord West |
$20 (non refundable) |
| Tue 7 May 6-8pm |
As above but Speaker is Helen Parsons. |
as above | as above |
| Sat 11 to Sat 18 May |
The Australian Cotton Fibre Expo. Many categories each with a cash prize awarded, plus an Acquisition Prize. For further info www.australiancottonfibreexpo.com.au |
Narrabri | |
| Fri 17 to Sun 19 May 10am-4pm |
Campbelltown Group Exhibition “Embellished Moments” | Campbelltown Arts Centre, Art Gallery Rd Campbelltown |
Free |
| Sat 18 & Sun 19 May |
St Ives Show all sorts of activities and events for the whole family. |
Mona Vale Road St Ives NSW 2075 |
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| To 19 May | ‘Ballet and Fashion’. Featuring designs by Akira Isogawa, Colette Dinnigan and Easton Pearson. |
The National Gallery of Victoria Melbourne |
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| Sun 19 May 10am-2pm |
Open Day at the Guild - If you haven’t been to the Guild for awhile (or never been) why not visit us? The library and Collection room will be open as well as displays and demonstrations. Call 02 9743 2501 for more info | 76 Queen St Concord West | Free |
| Fri 24 May to Sun 26 May | Stitch-In at the TOPS 2013 A wonderful weekend away in an idyllic setting with 40 like minded Stitchers and Tutors. 3 classes being offered. Last years event was so enjoyable we decided to do it all again! Hurry and book soon so you don't miss out. Click here for full details |
Stanwell Tops Christian Conference Centre | $270 |
| Fri 31 May to Sat 1 June 10am-4pm |
2013 Macarthur Textile Network Inc Exhibition & Expo | Camden Civic Centre, Cnr Oxley & Mitchell Sts, Camden |
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| Sat 1 Jun to Sun 14 Jul |
Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award 2013 |
Wangaratta Art Gallery 56 Ovens Street Wangaratta |
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| Sat 1 Jun 4-6pm |
Twilight Evenings - Celebrating the work of Heather Joynes as an Author and Tutor Facilitator - Effie Mitrofanis. Some of Heather’s work from The Collection and books from the Library will be displayed. Heather will bring some of her favourite pieces and some of “Her Colourful Cohorts” will show pieces inspired by working with Heather. Heather and Jack Joynes to attend. To book 02 9743 2501, more info Twilight Evenings all welcome! |
Embroiderers' Guild 76 Queen St Concord West |
$20 (non refundable) |
| Tue 4 Jun 6-8pm |
Twilight Evenings - Fashion, Heather Joynes, Designer and Creator Speaker Mary Brown. Mary will take us on a journey through this aspect of Heather’s work. Clothing designed, made and embroidered by Heather. To book 02 9743 2501, more info Twilight Evenings all welcome! |
as above | as above |
| 7 Jun to 21 Jul | The First Tamworth Textile Triennial – Sensorial Loop | Manly Art Gallery and Museum | |
| Wed 12 to Sun 16 Jun 9am – 5pm |
Craft & Quilt Fair For more info http://www.craftfair.com.au/wp/Sydney/ |
Sydney Exhibition Centre Halls 1, 2 & 3, Darling Drive Darling Harbour, Pyrmont |
See website |
| Entry form by Fri 26 Jul |
‘What a Site’ Tasmanian Art Quilt Prize 2013. Major Prize $3000. A collaborative program between the Tasmanian Quilting Guild and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. This competition is open to textile artists across Australia and aims to promote best practice in art quilts and to encourage experimentation by presenting new and exciting textile art. Click here for Entry Form For more info http://tasquiltguild.org.au/ |
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| Fri 26 to Sun 28 Jul | Borambola Bliss - a weekend stitching retreat with the Wagga Wagga Group. More details to come. | ||
| Jul | Stars of the Tokyo Stage, a National Gallery of Australia travelling exhibition. | Tamworth Regional Gallery | |
| Tue 3 Sep 6-8pm |
Twilight Evenings - Our Collection of Precious Books Speaker - Lizette Campbell, Guild Librarian. To book 02 9743 2501, more info Twilight Evenings. All welcome! |
Embroiderers' Guild 76 Queen St Concord West |
$20 (non refundable) |
| Sat 7 Sep 4-6pm |
as above | as above | as above |
| Tue 1 Oct 6-8pm |
Twilight Evenings - Paris & New York Fashion Shows Speaker - Mary Brown. To book 02 9743 2501, more info Twilight Evenings. All welcome! | Embroiderers' Guild 76 Queen St Concord West |
$20 (non refundable) |
| Sat 5 Oct 4-6pm |
as above | as above | as above |
| Sat 5 & Sun 6 Oct 10am-4pm |
“Figure it Out” Lateral Stitchers will be holding their bi-annual exhibition. The title, “Figure it Out”, refers to faces/figures and masks, and gives the viewer the option to figure it out for themselves! For more info click here |
CWA Hall 30 The Boulevarde Woy Woy |
Gold Coin entry |
| Oct | Say it with Words The City of Canada Bay Libraries generously support The Guild by exhibiting our work since 2010. Come and see the Guild Members' Challenge of interpreting in embroidery the theme of 'Say it with Words' | Concord Library 60 Flavelle St cnr Wellbank St Concord |
Free |
| Oct | ‘What a Site’ Tasmanian Art Quilt Prize 2013 For more info http://tasquiltguild.org.au/ |
Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery, Hobart | |
| Oct/Nov | Australia Wide 3 and Art Quilt Australia exhibition | Craft ACT | |
| Sat 2 Nov 4-6pm |
Twilight Evenings - 'Other Things' Carolyn Sullivan speaking about her inspiration, design and technique. To book 02 9743 2501, more info Twilight Evenings. All welcome! | Embroiderers' Guild 76 Queen St Concord West |
$20 (non refundable) |
| Tue 5 Nov 6-8pm |
as above | as above | as above |
| Nov | Say it with Words The City of Canada Bay Libraries generously support The Guild by exhibiting our work since 2010. Come and see the Guild Members' Challenge of interpreting in embroidery the theme of 'Say it with Words' |
Five Dock Library |
Free |
| 30 Nov-1 Dec 10am - 4pm |
“Signatures” Wagga Wagga Group Exhibition | ARCC Centre Tarcutta St Wagga Wagga |