TUTORS & JUDGES
The Guild's tutors and judges are a powerhouse of creative energy and experience. Their knowledge, generosity and passion for their craft is second to none.
These are the experts who develop and deliver our classes and courses. They travel to teach our country members, judge our competitions and author the books that inspire our needlework.
They are listed here in alphabetical order with their accredited techniques. Click on their names to read more about each of them.

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![]() Susan BARKER Accredited Tutor Machine embroidery | Surface stitchery (specialising in ribbon work) |
![]() Chris BENNETT Accredited Tutor, Accredited Judge Practical teaching skills | Patchwork & Quilting |
![]() Mary BROWN Accredited Tutor, Accredited Judge Goldwork |
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![]() Margaret GOLLAN Accredited Tutor Surface stitchery |
![]() Sharyn HUTCHENS Accredited Tutor, Accredited Judge Metal Thread |
![]() Cathy JACK COUPLAND Accredited Tutor Patchwork |
Jennifer KENNEDY Accredited Tutor Drawn thread | Pulled fabric | Surface stitchery |
Judith LANGDON Accredited Tutor Surface stitchery | Creative embroidery |
![]() Marg LIGHT Accredited Tutor Surface stitchery |
![]() Dianne MAGRO Accredited Tutor Surface stitchery |
Lorraine McMILLAN JONES Accredited Tutor Drawn thread |
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Effie MITROFANIS Accredited Tutor Canvaswork | Crewelwork | Cutwork | Design & Colour | Drawn threadwork | Surface stitchery | Tassels & Cords | Whitework |
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![]() Carolyn PEARCE Accredited Tutor Silk Ribbon Embroidery | Surface Stitchery | Thread Painting | Wool Embroidery |
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Adele RICHARDS Accredited Tutor Surface stitchery | Stumpwork |
Yvette STANTON Accredited Tutor Hardanger | Mountmellick |
Kath WILKINSON Accredited Tutor, Accredited Judge Surface stitchery | Applique | Machine embroidery |
Lyall WILLIS Accredited Tutor Applique | Counted Thread | Patchwork & Quilting | Traditional Embroidery |