Chesterfield Embroiderers' are a friendly group of people with an interest in textiles, embroidery and mixed media.
Chesterfield Embroiderers' are a friendly group of people with an interest in textiles, embroidery and mixed media.
'Spire' - the Branch banner - showing the well known Chesterfield Crooked Spire. The Tudor looking building on the left of this picture is where we normally meet.
Some members are highly skilled, others beginners and others somewhere in between. Everyone welcome. We have a varied programme with speakers, member led workshops, day workshops and visits.
We currently meet in an upstairs room at The Saints Parish Centre, 3 St Mary's Gate Chesterfield S41 7TJ (just below the Crooked Spire church), on the 1st Thursday in the month 7pm for 7.15pm - 9pm (except in August). There is a lift to the first floor. There are a number of pay and display car parks close by.
£55 annual membership.
If you would like to become a member of Chesterfield Embroiderers, please contact:
Thursday 1st May 2025, 7pm
Nichola Hilton - Royal School of Needlework trained Nichola will talk about her work. This meeting will be held at The Bakewell Old House Museum.
Thursday 5th June 2025, 7pm
Susi Clarke - Weaver & textile designer Susi will present her 3D and visually dynamic work.
Thursday 3rd July 2025, 7pm
Tracey Coverley - Tracey, a fine art trained Textile Artist will talk about her company 'Handmade in Horwich End'
Sit 'n' stitch session at St Thomas Centre, Brampton. All welcome are to join us, just bring your current project and come and have a chat.
Current Exhibition
Our current exhibition is called 'History in Stitches' at The Bakewell Old House Museum and runs until 5th November 2025.
www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Meeting Place
We meet at The Saints Parish Centre on the first Thursday of the month (except in August, where there is no meeting.)
The full address is:
The Saints Parish Centre, 3 St Mary's Gate Chesterfield S41 7TJ
Creature boxes by Chesterfield Embroiderers members.
Inspired to Stitch
Where: St Mary & All Saints Parish Church, Chesterfield.
When: August -September 2023.
About: A collection of work showcasing embroidery and textile art by our Chesterfield Embroiderers members. This exhibition also included a series of hand stitched illuminated letters and artworks inspired by St Mary's & All Saints Church, where the exhibition was held.