Summer School 2021
Our Summer School 2021 program has now finished but we have left the details so you can see what a broad range of workshops we offer each year. Keep a look out for Summer School 2022 which will be published later this year. |
Be inspired, learn new techniques and have fun with those who also love to stitch. 24 workshops over 15 days, our program runs from Saturday 9 to Sunday 24 January 2021. Book early as some workshops fill up fast!
To book: | phone 02 9743 2501 with payment details or email info@embroiderersguildnsw.org.au or direct debit to our bank account - phone 02 9743 2501 for details |
Full payment due: | 30 November 2020 |
Venue: | 76 Queen St, Concord West NSW 2138 |
Start/End time: | 10am to 3:30pm (unless otherwise stated) |
Kit cost: | if $ cost is not already stated, please enquire when booking |
Requirements: | list sent 4 weeks prior to workshop, once full payment is made |
If you need somewhere to stay click here
Accommodation near Embroiderers Guild NSW Concord West (1871 KB)
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Timetable and Brief Workshop Description 6 pages showing timetable and a brief description of each Workshop'. |
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Download the full Brochure A 27 page document that contains timetable, booking information and details of each of the workshops. |
Click the Tutors name, Workshop or image to see full details in PDF form (1 page).
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Effie Mitrofanis Stitch Play on Canvas Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
Traditional canvas work and surface stitches from whipped running to a composite will be worked in a geometric, random-freestyle or a combination of both on gold painted woven mono canvas |
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Alysn Midgelow-Marsden A Heated Affair with Angelina Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
Course exploits the textures surfaces which can be developed by fusing and melting Angelina fibres. |
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Chris Bennett Teaching Accreditation Sat 9 Jan |
For members interested in becoming a Guild Accredited Tutor |
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Alison Cole Art Decofly Mon 11 & Tue 12 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
Goldwork techniques using silver coloured metal threads, along with AuVer a Soie Silks, Swarovksi crystals, beads and kid leather on background of silk dupion fabric. |
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Di Magro Eight Sided Sewing Box Second CourseT Monday 11 and Tue 12 Jan |
The box, made using Antique Japanese fabrics with four embroidered and four plain panels, and an embroidered lid using silk threads and interesting embellishments. |
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Alysn Midgelow-Marsden Autumnal Surfaces Mon 11 & Tue 12 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
Take inspiration from the colours, textures, shapes and marks seen in the autumnal leaves to develop surfaces in a variety of media. |
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Jan Pilgrim Aftermath Mon 11 & Tue 12 Jan |
A surface stitchery project in view of the Aftermath of our devastating wild fires in Australia. |
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Alison Cole Monarch Butterfly and Dandelion Wed 13 & Thu 14 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
A stumpworked Butterfly 3-D embroidery which sits on a mirror base under a glass dome. |
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Sue Wood Study to Stitch Wed 13 Jan |
Learn a variety of research and design strategies that can be used to develop ideas for contemporary embroidery. |
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Sue Wood Study to Stitch Fri 15 Jan |
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Di Magro Eight Sided Sewing Box Thu 14 & Fri 15 Jan |
The box, made using Antique Japanese fabrics with four embroidered and four plain panels, and an embroidered lid using silk threads and interesting embellishments. ![]() |
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Margaret Gollan Canvas Worked Cushion Thu 14 & Fri 15 Jan Cancelled |
Create a unique cushion cover using your own selection of stitches and colour palette. |
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Michele Elliott Fragments and Thread Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jan |
Focused on embroidery and cloth collage you will create a unique cloth artwork filled with your own sense of a memory. |
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Jenny OSullivan Art Nouveau Glasgow Style Peacock Etui Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
Embroider an intriguing small folded box or etui in wonderful Art Nouveau-Glasgow style Peacock. ![]() |
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Chris Bennett Judge's Accreditation Sat 16 Jan |
For exhibitors interested in learning what judges are looking for, and Members wanting to become a Guild Accredited Judge. |
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Judith Langdon Kumihimo Braiding Mon 18 & Tue 19 Jan |
In this workshop we will make braids which use 8 threads on 8 bobbins. |
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Susan Barker French Floral style Project Box Mon 18 & Tue Jan |
You will make the hand stitched embroidered patches to decorate your box. |
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Lyall Willis Explore Techniques with Inktense Pencils Mon 18 & Tue 19 Jan |
Explore the colouring techniques using Inktense Pencils to draw free hand Lavender Flowers. |
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Catherine Cullen Unravelling Textiles in India Wed 20 Jan Cancelled due to Covid |
Unravelling Textiles in India, with stories and images of the people in villages doing embroidery work. |
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Junior Stitchers Sam Tannous Block Printing Thu 21 Jan |
With a lovely selection of block prints which were bought in India, participants will design and print their own textile piece |
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Jennifer Kennedy Beginning Basics Needlebook Wed 20 & Thu 21 Jan Cancelled |
A perfect project for beginners to learn about the basics of embroidery and surface stitches |
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Jan Pilgrim Pink Robin Wed 20 & Thu 21 Jan |
Pink Robin is stitched using surface stitchery and stumpwork techniques on a silk background which is painted with water colour pencils. |
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Sam Tannous Double Wall Felted Vessel Fri 22 Jan |
This is a special twist on the classic “resist” method for making a wet felted vessel—and the results are stunning! |
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Junior Stitchers Doris Gordon Fruity Ear Bud Case Fri 22 Jan |
A fun embroidered case to store your ear buds in, which look like slices of fruit. |
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Sam Tannous Eco Dyeing Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jan |
Discover dyeing with natural plant- based materials. Create unique textures and patterns that are perfect for your stitching. |
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Mary Brown Surreal Applique for Fashion or Textiles Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jan |
Participants will design a surreal collage as an applique for Fashion or Textile. |
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Workshop Policy for Summer School:
Bookings can be made by mail, email, telephone or in person. Enrolments must be accompanied by either the full payment or a non-refundable deposit of $30.00 per workshop per day payable by cash, cheque, credit card, or direct deposit to our bank account.
When a deposit only has been paid the balance must be paid by the 'payment due date' which is 30 November. The place of any student who has not paid the full fee by the 'payment due date' may be taken by a student on the waiting list.
Workshop requirements will be sent out four (4) weeks prior to the workshop commencement together with a reminder that all fees are now due and payable.
A written application for a refund may be made to the Committee, within one month of the cancellation in extenuating circumstances.
If a class is cancelled, all fees paid will be refunded. Fees will not be refunded if a student cancels after the due date for full payment, unless the student's place can be filled from the waiting list.