In Person Workshop: Exploring Canadian Smocking (Nottingham)
With Hannah Glossop, creating intriguing patterns at the Hobbycraft in Nottingham on 20 March at 1:30pmRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Embroidery Embellishment (Nottingham)
With Hannah Glossop, exploring creative approaches to surface design at the Hobbycraft in Nottingham on 20 March at 10:00amRead More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Becs Ford (Hereford)
With Becs Ford, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Hereford on 13 March at 2:00pm.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Dorota Trajdos (Peterborough)
With Dorota Trajdos, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Peterborough on 13 March at 10:30am.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Kate Crossley: Telling Stories in Cloth & Objects
This talk explores how collecting becomes narrative, how contemporary stitch can bridge tradition, and why nothing is ever just “stuff".Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Innovative Embroidery (Bolton)
With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Bolton on 27 February at 1:30pmRead More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Dorota Trajdos (Peterborough)
With Dorota Trajdos, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Peterborough on 27 February at 10:30am.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish fish pattern.Read More »
EG THREAD TALKS: Kate Crossley: Telling Stories in Cloth and Found Objects
This talk explores how collecting becomes narrative, how contemporary stitch can bridge tradition, and why nothing is ever just “stuff".Read More »
EG Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish fish pattern.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Experimental Couching with Esther Collins
This wonderful technique involves laying down threads on top of fabric and then attaching them to the background using a variety of stitchesRead More »
On Demand: Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish boat pattern.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Innovative Embroidery (Stockton-on-Tees)
With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Stockton-on-Tees on 30 January at 1:30pmRead More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Nigel Hurlstone: Laughing, Crying & Saying Nothing
When stitching and storytelling collide. A story about where work begins and where it might end.Read More »
EG Workshop: Experimental Couching with Esther Collins
This wonderful technique involves laying down threads on top of fabric and then attaching them to the background using a variety of stitchesRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Innovative Embroidery (Stockport)
With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Stockport on 23 January at 1:30pmRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Canadian Smocking (Derby)
With Hannah Glossop, creating intriguing patterns at the Hobbycraft in Derby on 23 January at 1:30pmRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Embroidery Embellishment (Derby)
With Hannah Glossop, exploring creative approaches to surface design at the Hobbycraft in Derby on 23 January at 10:00amRead More »
EG Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish boat pattern.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery w/ Charlotte Farrant (Eastbourne)
With Charlotte Farrant, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Eastbourne on 17 January at 1:30pmRead More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Amelia Wylam (Aylesbury)
With Amelia Wylam, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Aylesbury on 17 January at 11:00am.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery w/ Charlotte Farrant (Eastbourne)
With Charlotte Farrant, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Eastbourne on 17 January at 10:30amRead More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Amanda Smith (Oxford)
With Amanda Smith, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Oxford on 16 January at 2:00pm.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Dorota Trajdos (Peterborough)
With Dorota Trajdos, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Peterborough on 16 January at 10:30am.Read More »
EG THREAD TALKS: Nigel Hurlstone: Laughing, Crying & Saying Nothing at All
When stitching and storytelling collide. A story about where work begins and where it might end.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Julie Madeo (Hull)
With Julie Madeo, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Hull on 10 January at 2:00pm.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Anne Haigh: Stories From the Storeroom
Presentation about some of the pieces photographed for the digitisation of the Guild’s embroidery collection.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Colorful Darning for Medium Holes w/ Sonja Galsworthy
Visible Mending Session 3: surface darning with colourful threads to create plaid-style patches for medium-sized holes.Read More »
EG THREAD TALKS: Anne Haigh: Stories From the Storeroom
Presentation about some of the pieces photographed for the digitisation of the Guild’s embroidery collection.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Embellished Brooches with Jess Grady (Hull)
With Jessica Grady, an in-person workshop at Hobbycraft Hull on 5 December from 10:00am-12:30pmRead More »
EG Workshop: Colourful Darning for Medium Holes with Sonja Galsworthy
Visible Mending Session 3: surface darning with colourful threads to create plaid-style patches for medium-sized holes.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish flower pattern.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Anne Haigh (Selly Oak)
With Anne Haigh, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at Hobbycraft in Birmingham Selly Oak on 28 November at 2:00pm.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Amanda Smith (Oxford)
With Amanda Smith, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Oxford on 28 November at 11:00am.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Sharing the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Selly Oak)
With Anne Haigh, an in-person afternoon workshop at Hobbycraft in Birmingham (Selly Oak) from 1.30-3.30pm on 25 November.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Sharing the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Selly Oak)
With Anne Haigh, an in-person morning workshop at Hobbycraft in Birmingham (Selly Oak) from 10.30-12.30 on 25 November.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Embroidering Clothes w/ Charlotte (Brighton)
With Charlotte Farrant, a workshop to embellish a garment, at the Hobbycraft in Brighton on 22 November at 1:30pm.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Secret Embroidery with Charlotte (Brighton)
With Charlotte Farrant, a workshop to embroider a 3-5 letter word, at the Hobbycraft in Brighton on 22 November at 10:00am.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Mae McCourt (Bristol)
With Mae McCourt, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Bristol on 21 November at 2:00pm.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Nuestro Ñānamoli: How to Weave the Cosmos
It Began with a Rose…Nuestro is an example of the belief that stitching can be a vital part of a physical and emotional healing processRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Innovative Embroidery (Preston)
With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Preston on 21 November at 1:30pmRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Thread Painting w/ Dee Trajdos (Peterborough)
With Dorota Trajdos, a workshop introducing the art of hand thread painting, at the Hobbycraft in Peterborough on 21 November at 10:30am.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Covering Large Holes with Patches w/ Sonja Galsworthy
Visible Mending Session 2: Patching large holes from underneath using sashiko-style stitching.Read More »
EG Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish flower pattern.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Kinusaiga Art w/ Dee Trajdos (Peterborough)
With Dorota Trajdos, a workshop introducing this Japanese textile art form, at the Hobbycraft in Peterborough on 14 November at 10:30am.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Amelia Wylam (Aylesbury)
With Amelia Wylam, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Aylesbury on 8 November at 11:00am.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Temari with Penny Hill (Gloucester)
With Penny Hill, exploring Temari in Gloucester from 10:30-15:30.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Beginners Embroidery with Suzy Ager (Derby)
With Suzy Ager, a workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches, at the Hobbycraft in Derby on 7 November at 2:00pm.Read More »
EG THREAD TALKS: Nuestro Ñānamoli: How to Weave the Cosmos
It Began with a Rose…Nuestro is an example of the belief that stitching can be a vital part of a physical and emotional healing processRead More »
In Person Workshop: Exploring Innovative Embroidery (Carlisle)
With Elnaz Yazdani, an introduction to innovative embroidery at the Hobbycraft in Carlisle on 7 November at 1:30pmRead More »
EG Workshop: Covering Large Holes with Patches with Sonja Galsworthy
Visible Mending Session 2: Patching large holes from underneath using sashiko-style stitching.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Sharing the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Tamworth)
With Anne Haigh, an in-person afternoon workshop at Hobbycraft Tamworth from 1:30-3:30pm on 4 November.Read More »
In Person Workshop: Sharing the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Tamworth)
With Anne Haigh, an in-person morning workshop at Hobbycraft Tamworth from 10:30-12:30 on 4 November.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Robert Haven: History & Mystery of Tambour Beading
An illustrated talk which follows the development of the tambour technique.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Beginning to Stitch with Mae McCourt
A workshop for beginners to learn 3-5 basic stitches whilst embroidering a simple, stylish bird pattern.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Embellishing Small Holes & Stains w/ Sonja Galsworthy
Visible Mending Session 1: Eyelets, buttonhole wheels, and basic surface stitches to cover small holes or add decorative details.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Helen M Stevens: Life in a Single Stitch
Helen explains the origins of her own contemporary work, influenced by the bloody world of the Anglo Saxons.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Nicole Nehrig: Women Weaving Their Stories
Nicole will delve into the ways women have made - and been made - by cloth, turning needle and thread into tools of freedom and identity.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Linda Hadden: Samplers – A History & Their Stories
A talk about her fascinating work researching the history behind antique samplers.Read More »
On Demand: Demo: Spots, Stripes, Beads and Tassels with Mary Sleigh
Spots, stripes, beads and tassels – ideas to develop, inspired by Xhosa textiles and beadwork.Read More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Mary Sleigh: Decorative Textiles of Xhosa People
Decorative textiles and design themes of the Xhosa people of the Eastern Cape, South AfricaRead More »
On Demand: THREAD TALKS: Lynn Setterington: Tactile Social History
Exploring key projects and influences throughout Lynn Setterington’s long career.Read More »
On Demand: Guild Event: Members’ Challenge: 2026 Winners & 2027 Theme
We will discuss how the 2026 theme "Feast" was interpreted and unveil the theme for our 2027 Members' Challenge!Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Paint Print & Stitch Landscape – Ruth Parkinson-Johns
Create an atmospheric landscape with paint, print and hand embroidery techniques.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop: Doodling to Design in Two Hours with Caroline Homfray
From Doodling to Design in under two hours: learn how a simple drawing process can be a way of generating designs for embroidery.Read More »
On Demand: Workshop:Mindful Stitching:Process or Outcome? Helen Birmingham
Participants will discover how a regular practice of mindful stitching can help with good mental health.Read More »