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2020-2021
2020-2021
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
Meetings between September and December 2020 and January to June 2021will be on-line as Zoom meetings.
The speaker arranged for July 2021 is Zoom or 'live' but the situation will be reviewed in line with government guidelines.
21st September 2020
Zara Day
It's never too late to be who you want to be.
Zoom Meeting
19th October 2020
Pam Keeling
Talk and activity : Colour
Zoom Meeting
16th November 2020
Japanese Braiding
Kumihimo
Mini-workshop
Zoom Meeting
21st December 2020
Elizabeth Almond
Blackwork with Islamic Inspiration
Illustrated Talk
Zoom Meeting
2021
18th January 2021
Rummaging in a Queen's Wardrobe
An Illustrated Talk by Lois Wilkes
Zoom Meeting
15th February 2021
Group 'Show and Tell'
Members will show work to the group:
It may be:
Work they have been doing during the last year or longer:
Work by someone else, e.g. family members, a family heirloom, a piece admired and bought or have been influence by ........
Please send image/s of work you would like to show to Ann who will present them as a Powerpoint presentation for you to talk about.
Zoom meeting
Future meetings until July will be ZOOM meetings
The situation will be reviewed in line with government guidelines
15th March 2021
An illustrated Zoom talk
19th April 2021
Textiles in Vietnam and Cambodia
Illustrated Talk
Live or Zoom
17th May 2021
Exploring New Territories
Illustrated talk
*** WORKSHOP ***
If circumstances allow
we will arrange a workshop
in the summer.
Live or Zoom
21st June 2021
Opening the Kimono
Illustrated talk
Live or Zoom
19th July 2021
The Creative Process
Illustrated talk
Live or Zoom
2019-2020
2019-2020
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
March 19th 2020
All meetings are cancelled until further notice.
We hope to reschedule speakers at a later date.
The situation will be reviewed in line with government guidelines
16th September 2019
AGM
Group Project
21st October 2019
Talk: Perfection in Imperfection
18th November 2019
Talk by Helen Kinsella
Fine Cell Work
16th December 2019
Christmas Party and activity
Janet's talk is rescheduled for November
20th April 2020
Talk: Thinking of the Sea
Coronavirus - CANCELLED
Photograph to stitch and more
18th May 2020
Get knotted
Coronavirus - CANCELLED
Workshop: Exploring Knotted Stitches
15th June 2020
Talk: Historic Dress and Textiles
Coronavirus - CANCELLED
Day workshop: June
Saturday: Date to be announced
The Street: Mixed Media Applique
CANCELLED
2018-2019
2018-2019
17th September 2018
AGM
18th February 2019
Lois Wilkes
Bayeux Stitch
A mini workshop
More details to follow
18th March 2019
Antonia Stanford
Spinning Threads:
Bring along any
Recycling Project
that you have done
and a piece of work that you did when you
first joined the group.
Don't worry if you have nothing to bring.
Just come and enjoy looking and listening.
an illustrated talk
15th April 2019
Jan Reid
Leek - The Queen of the Moorlands
an Illustrated Talk
19th November 2018
Jacqui Luker
Boro
a mini workshop
17th December 2018
Christmas Party and activity
A reflection and future developments
Illustrated Talk
17th June 2019
Travelling Sketchbooks -
a talk with examples
15th July 2019
Susanne Imrie
Shisha Work
a mini workshop
2017-2018
2017-2018
18th September 2017
AGM
Little Gifts of Loveliness
19th February 2018
Pam Keeling
The Guild Archives
Show and TellShow and Tell
16th October 2017
Bags 2 Riches
Recycling and Fair Trade
20th November 2017
Janet Stain
History of Knickers
19th March 2018
Not for Walking On
Rug Making Techniques
16th April 2018
My Blue Suitcase
Projects and Influences
21st May 2018
Ruth Broadbent
Felt and Embellish
Acorns
18th June 2018
Helen Livesey
Blackwork
Mini workshop
16th July 2018
Schwalm Embroidery
Mini workshop
Fabric Postcards
2016-2017
2016-2017
Sept 19th 2016
AGM
followed by making Christmas Tree Cubes
October 17th 2016
My Story so far ....
20th March 2017
Illustrated talk with model
Dreamboats and Petticoats and the Mini
1956 - 70
10th April 2017
Talk: From Temari to Zari
Hanny is a textile artist working with goldwork, embroidery, miniature whitework, gold, copper and leather.
November 21st 2016
Jan Reid
Mini workshop: Take One Stitch
December 12th/19th 2016 (date to be finalised)
Christmas party and activity
A visual display and illustrated talk about the needlework & embroidery techniques from around the world.
15th May 2017
Talk in costume:
Exploration of the embroidery of the Georgian period and how it was used on costume for men and women
January 16th 2017
Lois Wilkes
Mini workshop: Fairy Boots
June 17th 2017
Textile processes such as crochet and embroidery are transferred into unique objects through process design, glass, plaster, paper and wax
Dionne will illustrate how she uses tactile techniques to establish the context of her work and will also include some of her current free machine stitch work.
17th July 2017
Jan Reid
Mini workshop: Applique
A practical workshop with a chance to see the Embroiderers' Guild collection of applique work.
'BIRD BOX'
Creating a beautiful bespoke bird box, complete with its own bird on a perch, created from recycled papers, stitch and card, inspired by Jennifer's own work.
Saturday 20th May 2017
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wyaston Village Hall
2015-2016
2015-2016
Sept 21st 2015
AGM
followed by making a decoration for the Christmas Tree Festival
November 16th 2015
Beading a Bauble
A mini workshop led by Ann Martin
May 16th 2016
December 21st 2015
Christmas Party and members' activity
June 20th 2016
'From Crinoline Ladies to Soldiering Irons'
A talk by Ann Pocklington tracing her work from Penelope transfers on tray cloths to where she is today with heat guns, soldering irons and computer printer!
January 18th 2016
Members show and tell
of embroidery / needlecraft connected with Celebrations
February 15th 2016
Tapestry Weaving
with Helen Livesey and Beryl Slade
July 18th 2016
Japanese Embroidery Techniques
A talk by Sylvia Winn
Tapestry techniques
STITCH DAYS
To celebrate the 2016 National Day of Stitch,we held a drop in sewing event in ASHBOURNE LIBRARY between 10 and 3 on June 17th, June 24th and July 1st.
All materials were provided.
2014-2015
2014-2015
Sept 15th 2014
AGM
followed by 'Tips and Tools'
Members to share any useful tips and techniques for textiles and any tools for general use or specific to an activity. They may bring a finished project or work in progress from this year.
Oct 20th 2014
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands with
Digital presentation of Tukuru Textiles which covers aspects of life, location, tradition and the complete weaving process in the Andes. If time allows Meri will include a quick demonstration on the backstrap loom.
Jan 19th 2015
Felted Zippy Brooches with Helen Livesey
A mini workshop evening led by Helen to hand make brooches with felt backing and zip decoration.
April 20th 2015
Awe and Wonder with
Marion will take us through the whole journey from conception to completion of her commissioned work for Norwich Cathedral, with samples to see and handle.
Feb 16th 2015
Doorways with Lois Wilkes
A mini stitching workshop led by Lois, using a variety of embroidery stitches to embellish a doorway design.
Meri will also bring goods to see and purchase if wished
Nov 17th 2014
Digital Books with Pat Hodson
Pat makes books and collages which cross the boundaries between paper, fibre art, digital print and book art.
March 16th 2015
Crochet - not just for Grannies
Member Pauline Fitzpatrick will talk all about her wonderful work and the world of hook and yarn.
Dec 15th 2014
Xmas Party + Members activity
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SPRING WORKSHOP
Saturday 9th May.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
July 20th 2015
Kantha with Eddie Cheadle
A mini workshop led by Eddie on Kantha stitching. Kit will be provided with design on fabric ready to stitch, and threads available for members. Advice will be given on completion and framing.
Kate Wells will take a whole day workshop on machine embroidery.
The workshop will include work on line, texture and surfaces and is suitable for beginners and more experienced stitchers.
Venue: Wyaston Village Hall
Time: 10am to 4pm
2013-2014
2013-2014
September 16th 2013
AGM
Members to share own projects -whatever the outcome, successes or not so pleasing – in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Members to share own projects -whatever the outcome, successes or not so pleasing – in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
January 20th 2014
January 20th 2014
Programme change
Button Box Sampler
Kate and Ruth will lead a mini-workshop using buttons
February 17th 2014
Programme change
Smocking - Jan Reid will lead a Mini workshop with various examples of smocking techniques (postponed from last month)
April 14th 2014
April 14th 2014
* Date changed to 2nd Monday due to Easter *
Elizabethan inspired textiles
Elizabethan inspired textiles
Lizzie Adcock of Arum Lilie Designs will talk about her work influenced by historical textiles, which she designs, draws, and screen prints on to natural linen, with examples of her work.
May 19th 2014
May 19th 2014
Silk samples
Silk samples
Mini workshop with ideas for using different silk preparations like cocoons, carrier rods and silk hankies, led by branch member Eddie Cheadle
June 16th 2014
June 16th 2014
Black and White to Gold
Black and White to Gold
Jan - surely a success!
October 21st 2013
Colograph printing
Artist Mary Wardle will talk about her work and demonstrate the full process of making a collograph print
Transferring Images has been postponed due to ill health
Beryl Slade will explain different ways of creating an image on fabric
November 18th 2013
November 18th 2013
Textile conservation
Textile conservation
Digital presentation from Michelle Harper of her work as a conservator of historical textiles
March 17th 2014
March 17th 2014
History and making of corsets
History and making of corsets
A digital presentation by Kate Wells with examples of her work to show the development of her machine embroidery pictures
July 21st 2014
July 21st 2014
Inspiration from Africa
Inspiration from Africa
Mary Sleigh will give a presentation of her travels in Africa and the many influences this has had on her textile work, with lots of textiles to see, many which formed the basis of her wonderful book
Spring Workshop to be arranged
December 16th 2013
December 16th 2013
Members Xmas Party
Mixed refreshments and members activity – Square Yoyos with branch member Jan Reid
Anna Doswell of
Honey Bee Vintage Designs will talk about the history of corsets, explaining how they were made in the past and designs and different uses today. Lots of textiles to see and handle.
2012-2013
2012-2013
October15th 2012
INDIAN TEXTILES
with Miny Schofield
Looking closely at the beautiful saris after the talk
November 19th 2012
ITS ALL BLACK AND WHITE
Stitching mini workshop with Ruth Broadbent
December 17th 2012
MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Competition and activity
PROGRAMME CHANGE
January 21st 2013
Meeting cancelled due to snow
Lorna Knight's talk POSTPONED until Febuary
February 18th 2013
BRAS AND KNICKERS
with Lorna Knight
March 18th 2013
TAKE ONE STITCH
Mini workshop with Kate Yorke
PROGRAMME CHANGE
April 15th 2013
LUTRADUR and FRIENDS
An exploration of newer materials with
Beryl Slade and Guild members
(TRANSFERRING IMAGES Talk and demonstration of ways of creating images on fabric led by Beryl Slade postponed until the next programme)
May 20th 2013
THE ARKWRIGHT STORY
with Ruth Jordan
June 17th 2013
PROGRAMME CHANGE
'COLOUR IN QUILTS'
The traditional stitch workshop with Nicola Hilton will not take place. Jan Reid, a branch member, will talk about using colour in Patchwork Quilts. Please bring along any patchwork you have done - or own - to add to the discussion.
July15th 2013
A DELIGHT IN THE TRADITIONAL
A talk by Brenda Scarman
NO AUGUST MEETING
September 16th 2013
AGM and members meeting
Success! Lovely necklaces made during the day.
Saturday April 13 2013
Workshop with ART VAN GO
WORKSHOPS 2012 - 2013
Workshops are held at Wyaston Village Hall near Ashbourne 10am to 4pm
Advance booking is necessary for the workshops
Saturday November 17th 2012
BEADED FELT NECKLACE
A workshop with Helen King assisted by Ruth Broadbent
2011-2012
2011-2012
September 19th 2011 AGM
followed by sharing ideas on RECYCLING
October 17th 2011 THE HISTORY OF NEEDLE MAKING
with Karen Perry
November 21st 2011 THE DERBY MAYORAL ROBE AND DERBY CATHEDRAL WORKSHOPS
Illustrated talk by Janet Poole
December 19th 2011 MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY
January 16th 2012 FROM FLEECE TO YARN
DEMONSTRATIONS by Eddie Cheadle and Helen Livesey
February 20th 2012 COLLECTIONS OF CAKES
Mini workshop with Kate Yorke
March 19th 2012 THE LOAN COLLECTION FROM THE WI
April 16th 2012 INSPIRED BY SNAILS - SPIRALS in nature and design
Illustrated talk by Beryl Slade
May 21st 2012 CONTEMPORARY PIECING
Illustrated talk by Kate Amison
June 18th 2012
MY LIFE IN TEXTILES
Illustrated talk by Pauline Barke
July 16th 2012
AN ELIZABETHAN WARDROBE REVEALED
Talk Maureen Taylor
NO AUGUST MEETING
September 17th 2012 AGM
WORKSHOPS for 2011 - 2012
WORKSHOPS for 2011 - 2012
Workshops are held at Wyaston Village Hall (Nr Ashbourne) 10-4
Saturday October 15th 2011 WYASTON WOOL DAY 2
Bags of Fun
Taster workshops £15
Retail opportunity
Visitors welcome
Advance booking necessary
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