Where needle art flourishes...

EGWA is a learning community for anyone with a love of embroidery, stitch and textiles. We provide avenues for those aged 8 or over to develop their embroidery and lace making skills. We welcome both beginners and experienced embroiderers.

Most of our approximately 500 members learn and practice their embroidery skills in the social and sharing environment of our many groups that meet throughout the Perth metropolitan area and regional WA.

 

Membership benefits include:

  • Eleven issues of the Guild newsletter, "The Embroiderer", annually
  • Participation in social and specialist embroidery groups located in both metro and country areas
  • A wonderful workshop program at member discounted prices
  • Lending library with thousands of books and magazines
  • A superb textile collection including embroidery and lace, contemporary and traditional, from Australia and overseas, for enjoyment, inspiration, study, research and teaching
  • And much more!

 

No experience necessary! Beginners through to experienced embroiderers are all made welcome :)

 

Upcoming Events

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Events
  • Thinking about your stitching journey and where you might like it to lead you? Have you considered partaking of some classes to improve and deepen your understanding of embroidery and some of the possibilities available? This series of lessons will give you a very sound foundation on which to build your future masterpieces. Foundations of Embroidery 11th February 2024 Thinking about your stitching journey and where you might like it to lead you? Have you considered partaking of some classes to improve and deepen you... more
  • During this two-day class you will get the opportunity to create a beautiful hand embroidered feather design by combining the technique of metal thread work with decorative surface stitching. 
Metal Work Feathers 17th April 2024 During this two-day class you will get the opportunity to create a beautiful hand embroidered feather design by combining the technique of metal threa... more
  • Helen Richman is a RSN trained embroiderer, designer and teacher - bluebirdembroidery.co.uk. While she is here in WA teaching, Helen has kindly agreed to be interviewed. So join us and learn what motivates Helen to embroider, what’s her favourite technique and much more. An Interview with Helen Richman 18th April 2024 Helen Richman is a RSN trained embroiderer, designer and teacher - bluebirdembroidery.co.uk. While she is here in WA teaching, Helen has kindly agre... more
  • Learn the delicate art of silk shading to create this beautiful and colourful design Bee Eaters in the Mulla Mulla. Bee Eaters in the Mulla Mulla 20th April 2024 Learn the delicate art of silk shading to create this beautiful and colourful design Bee Eaters in the Mulla Mulla. more

Latest News

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News
  • An Interview with Helen Richman is the next event in our 2024 talks series.
Helen is an RSN trained embroiderer, designer and teacher - bluebirdembroidery.co.uk.
While she is here in WA teaching, she has kindly agreed to be interviewed. So join us and learn what motivates Helen to embroider, w... Don't miss 'An Interview with Helen Richman' - Thursday 18 April 6pm 21st March 2024 An Interview with Helen Richman is the next event in our 2024 talks series. Helen is an RSN trained embroiderer, designer and teacher - bluebirdembroidery.co.uk. While she is here in WA teaching, she has kindly agreed to be interviewed. So join us and learn what motivates Helen to embroider, w... ... more
  • The next Market Day is on Saturday 18 May. Join us to find bargain embroidery threads, fabrics, books and other supplies as well as luscious morning and afternoon teas.
For further details view the attached flyer. Market Day is on again - Saturday 18 May 21st March 2024 The next Market Day is on Saturday 18 May. Join us to find bargain embroidery threads, fabrics, books and other supplies as well as luscious morning and afternoon teas. For further details view the attached flyer. ... more
  • The next JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) school holiday program is on Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 April.
For further details see the full news item and the attached flyer. Next JETS school holiday program is on 9 - 10 April 21st March 2024 The next JETS (Junior Embroidery and Textile Students) school holiday program is on Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 April. For further details see the full news item and the attached flyer. ... more
  • 2024 Melville Open Studios is on the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May. Artist directory and map will be available from 1 April. Save the date! - Melville Open Studios 4 - 5 May 18th March 2024 2024 Melville Open Studios is on the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May. Artist directory and map will be available from 1 April. ... more