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On Demand: Thread Talks
May Morris, daughter of William Morris, was an influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Read More »
Explore materials and techniques used to create highly textured 3D sculptures and wall art. Read More »
Discover why The Journey design exercise has become so popular and how it might help you to develop new and original designs Read More »
Take a journey through Jayne’s No Rules creative life, from failing her GCSE Art to gaining a 1st class honours degree. Read More »
Debbie describes how the natural world inspires her work and explains the methods of recording her experience. Read More »
Learning with my Needle: what I learned from my reconstructions of medieval embroidery reconstructions with special attention on materials Read More »
A Timeline of British Crewel Work in Castles, Country Houses and Museums, 1650-2024 Read More »
This talk will teach students to ‘learn through play’ and to ‘design by process’, as a sense of play is a way of developing your own ideas. Read More »
Gina takes a look at the many types of historical textile buttons that incorporate needlework techniques. Read More »
The Embroiderers Guild have been involved in co-ordinating some exciting largescale projects and this talk covers 3 of the more unusual ones Read More »
In this illustrated talk, Will gave a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum Resource Centre in Halton where the EG Collection is stored. Read More »
Ninya Mikhaila talked about reconstructing the clothing worn by Mary Tudor and her husband Charles Brandon in their famous double portrait. Read More »
This is a recording of Richard's talk about his adventures in painting and embroidery which he gave on November 27th 2021. Read More »
This illustrated talk showcased some of Sara's text-based art quilts made over the last 20 years. Read More »
In this illustrated talk, Mary will shone a light on traditional techniques in the making of African Textiles Read More »
Found textiles are at the heart of Anne's work, she discussed her inspirations and her processes for making and exhibiting her work. Read More »
I can “make three in a day”: making and embellishing smocks in the 19th and 20th centuries. This talk will focus on Victorian needlewomen. Read More »
Threads of Creativity: Unravelling the Beauty and Innovation of Kingfly's Digital Embroidery Art Read More »
An introduction to the exciting world of early medieval embroidery in the British Isles 450-1100CE Read More »
On Demand: Talking Threads
The Embroiderers' Guild presents TALKING THREADS: NO RULES: a talk between Jayne Emerson and Libby Ashdown Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presented TALKING THREADS: A talk between Sue Green and Julia Triston Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presents TALKING THREADS: a discussion between Priscilla Edwards and Jennifer Collier about their work. Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presented TALKING THREADS. Susan Weeks interviewed Ruth Issett and Amanda Hislop Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presented TALKING THREADS. Susan Weeks interviewed Olga Prinku and Liz Cooksey Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presented TALKING THREADS: A talk between Shelley Rhodes and Debbie Lyddon Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presented TALKING THREADS: Alex Messenger interviewed Claire Wellesley-Smith and Mandy Pattullo Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presented TALKING THREADS: Susan Weeks interviewed Vanessa Marr and Sarah Corbett Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presents TALKING THREADS: A talk between Siân Martin and Janet Edmonds Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presents TALKING THREADS: A talk between Fran Buxton & Emily Notman: Finding Beauty in the Unexpected. Read More »
The Embroiderers' Guild presents Talking Threads - an informal chat between Richard Saja and Susan Weeks Read More »
On Demand: Workshops
Anne will demonstrate a range of simple painting techniques that will inspire a free form embroidery, and will cover a range of stitches Read More »
Learn to develop ways in which to upcycle using embroidery techniques and embellishment with a focus on image. Read More »
Join Tina Francis as she shows you how even the smallest amount of thread can be part of a brilliant design. Read More »
Doodle Stitching - Mindful Hand Embroidery. Get creative, try some new stitches, or explore the ones you know in new contemporary ways. Read More »
Explore the freestyle approach of hand embroidery and creative stitch by doodling a fantasy flower inspired piece of textile art. Read More »
Create your own stitched and embellished contemporary brooch using recycled and traditional textiles material. Read More »
Join embroidery artist and tutor Mary Sleigh online for this slow-stitching hand embroidery workshop which was recorded on July 9th, 2022. Read More »
Join Elnaz Yazdani for an introduction to line and mark making with hand stitch which was recorded on March 14th 2023. Read More »
Join Felicity Alice for this stitching workshop which was recorded on April 4th 2023. Read More »
This is recording of embroidery artist and tutor Anne Brooke's (HanneMADE) slow-stitching hand embroidery workshop from February 2023 Read More »
Anne will help you to create a really memorable piece of textile art, using a mixture of textile scraps and threads. Read More »
Participants will learn how to add decorative stitching to covered buttons. The designs given will be based on historical buttons. Read More »
Learn some traditional African textile construction techniques using examples from Mary’s collection. Read More »
Students will have gained an understanding of the 500 year old technique of kantha work and how it was used for telling stories Read More »
Gain practical experience in innovative stitching techniques and leave with newfound confidence. Read More »
Learn how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. This is visual storytelling at its best. Read More »
There are many forms of needlelace; this workshop will concentrate in particular on needlelace techniques used in Stumpwork. Read More »
Using only hand stitching learn how to design and make an embroidery wrap, which is designed to hold embroidery threads and tools. Read More »
Explore ways of reusing plastic materials like milk bottle tops and straws, and create your own unique milk bottle top brooch Read More »
Learn beautiful and intricate techniques using an array of experimental threads and materials to create your own unique piece of art. Read More »
On Demand: Demonstrations
Recording of Alice's demo about some of the different plant fibres she works with, sourced from her allotment. Read More »
In this demo Angie will explain how to use transfer foils, various glues, masks and resists - ideas for your next textile project. Read More »
Other Events
Join this free online event, we will be celebrating the 23/24 entries and unveiling the theme for our 2024/25 Members Challenge! Read More »