Member Benefits
We're delighted you want to join the Embroiderers' Guild NSW!
Why Join?
You'll enjoy the friendship of like-minded stitchers and be part of a community dedicated to creativity and the art of embroidery - sharing it, preserving it, and loving it! As a member of the Guild you will have access to our talented tutors, and to our many experienced members who love to share their time, knowledge, and skills with each other, as well new members. We welcome people of all ages, from all walks of life. No experience necessary - beginners and experienced embroiderers are equally welcome.
Some of the many benefits of Membership:
- Use of our beautiful, bright, modern facilities at Guild Headquarters, located less than 5 minutes' walk from Concord West station;
- Exhibition Openings at Gallery76, with opportunities to meet the artists;
- An extensive range of education opportunities, including Courses, Workshops, and Summer School;
- Discounts on Guild Courses, Workshops, Talks and Events;
- Education Scholarships (five) available to New Members;
- Junior Stitchers program for children aged between 5 and 16 years old;
- Join one of our social or special interest Groups, located throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and regional NSW;
- Monthly Members' and Guests' Meetings with Guest Speakers;
- Access to our specialist Library, which contains thousands of books, magazines and other resources, including embroidery technique study portfolios, for study and inspiration;
- Access to our Heritage Collection - an archive of beautiful and historical embroidered heirlooms;
- Great value buying for all your embroidery needs at our Embroiderers Shop - threads, needles, linen, beads, specialist tools, books, and more;
- Participate in the Guild's annual Embroidery Competition - Margaret Oppen (contemporary) and Roma Field (traditional);
- Enjoy and contribute to the monthly Newsletter - The Record - ten issues a year emailed directly to you;
- Access to the Members Only area of the Website and the Guild's Members' Facebook page;
- Membership of the Guild supports efforts to preserve our Heritage Collection for future generations
