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On Demand: Thread Talks
This talk looks at cosplay’s origins and, by paying more attention to evidence than assumption, reveals how it has evolved and changed. Read More »
Healing Stitches – Therapeutic Handicrafts at Times of Conflict. At times of conflict, needlecrafts became an important means of therapy. Read More »
Found textiles are at the heart of Anne’s work, she will discuss her inspirations and her processes for making and exhibiting her work. Read More »
In this illustrated talk, Mary will shine a light on traditional techniques in the making of African Textiles 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 »
In this talk, Lynne Stein discussed Shedding the Shackles, sharing extracts from her book and a selection of objects featured within. Read More »
A recording of the talk given by Nigel Cheney in September 2022 on how his stitching has evolved in the last five years. Read More »
Hanny Newton is a metal thread embroiderer who follows her own personal response to the traditional art form of goldwork. Read More »
In this talk Jill Kipnis talked about creating an historical piece that records people’s feelings during the Covid-19 crisis through stitch. Read More »
This illustrated talk showcased some of Sara’s text-based art quilts made over the last 20 years. Read More »
Alison explored the story of the book Jane Austen Embroidery and the happy accidents that led to her collaboration with Jennie Batchelor. 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 Lucy Adlington’s talk “Sewing to Survive – The Dressmakers of Auschwitz” which she gave on December 9th 2021. 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 »
On Demand: Talking Threads
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: a discussion between Priscilla Edwards and Jennifer Collier about their work. Read More »
The Embroiderers’ Guild presents TALKING THREADS: a talk between Cas Holmes and Jessica Grady Read More »
The Embroiderers’ Guild presents TALKING THREADS: A talk between Siân Martin and Janet Edmonds Read More »
The Embroiderers’ Guild presented TALKING THREADS: A talk between Sue Green and Julia Triston 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 »
On Demand: Workshops
Learn how to develop your own stitched collage pieces using your own personal narrative. This is visual storytelling at its best. Read More »
Gain practical experience in innovative stitching techniques and leave with newfound confidence. Read More »
Learn some traditional African textile construction techniques using examples from Mary’s collection. Read More »
Participants will learn how to add decorative stitching to covered buttons. The designs given will be based on historical buttons. 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 »
Anne will help you to create a really memorable piece of textile art, using a mixture of textile scraps and threads. 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 »