Welcome to the Windsor & Maidenhead Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild
We have an exciting programme of events and speakers in 2019.
Our guest speaker at our March Meeting is Anne Griffiths -Stories in Stitch.
Anne specialises in working with transparent materials, embellished with machine stitch and paint, sometimes combined with heavier materials, such as acrylic or metal to create durable pieces. Starting points are often a word or quotation that demands visual representation. Many of her pieces have been inspired by text.
Our next stitching class is on 12 March- before our monthly meeting.
February brings our challenge for 2019. Led by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn who will be presenting how we might use last months inspirational talk by Este Macleod. A professional artist and designer, Este has developed a programme called "Creative Leap" where writing and the letters of the Roman alphabet are used as a source of inspiration. Come and find your creative side. Demonstrations on embellishing machine, transfer dyes, sitching a motif.
Your will need to bring large needle, piece of fabric, frame & threads, pencil, paint brush.
Tuesday 12th February 6:15 - 7:15 Stitching Class. 7:30 Challenge activity evening.
The Windsor & Maidenhead Branch celebrated their 40th Anniversary on Tuesday 11th September. 45 Members and guests joined in the “Fabulous & Forty” evening in stylish red outfits.
Lots of stitching, talking and sharing of knowledge took place with celebratory cake and refreshments.
See the gallery for lots more pictures
Our Regional Day was a resounding success, despite the Marlow traffic problems all arrived on time. Speakers Suzy Wright & Kate Wells were truly inspirational. The traders provided many beautiful things to buy. The venue was light and airy and the lunch tasty what more could we ask for?
The competition for "Fabulous" drew many beautiful entries - to see all of the photos please choose "Regional Day " from the Gallery.
June 12th
Caroline Bell - Eco Printing
Caroline is a Textile Artist whose work focuces on sustainability, often using locally sourced, second hand and upcycled fabrics. She is inspired by the natural world and where possible uses natural dyes, mordants and mark making materials.
Caroline studied Stitched Textiles at Eastleigh College and is a licentiate member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
Your first visit FREE (quote wmeg)
Meeting at 7:30 Soltau Centre , St James the Less, Henley Road Stubbings SL6 6QW
About us
We are a branch of the Embroiderers' Guild and as such are committed to education about all aspects of the history and practise of embroidery and textile arts.
Are you interested in embroidery or any aspect of textiles? Just want to find out more about what we do? Why not join us at one of our friendly evening meetings, usually held on the second Tuesday of the month (except August) at 7:30pm
at:-
The Soltau Centre,
(Behind the Church of St. James-the-Less),
Henley Road,
Stubbings,
Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 6QW
You don't need special skills or even to be an active stitcher. With us you will find plenty of inspiration and people to teach you.
We normally have a speaker who brings a presentation and examples of their work or pieces from their collection. Alternatively we organise a mini-workshop evening for those attending to try new materials and techniques and these are sometimes combined with social evenings. See our programme page for more details of what is planned for your intended visit.
In addition, membership brings the opportunity to join our other activities such as Saturday Schools, Visits, Design Days, Exhibitions and Group Projects.
We are a Branch Member of the Embroiderers' Guild
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