Workshop Calendar
5. Elizabethan Knot Garden
Tutor Maree Talbot
March 3 - 4 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Workshop Description:
OPTION ONE: Top Panel $60.00 (Kit contains pattern with detailed instructions & colour photos, 55 count Kingston linen printed with design and prepared with backing, reel of 371 couching thread, 3 skeins of Gumnut yarn “stars” silk threads, beads and pearls to complete project).
OPTION TWO: Top and side panels $80.00 (Kit contains pattern with detailed instructions & colour photos, 55 count Kingston linen printed with design and prepared with backing, reel of 371 couching thread, 3 skeins of Gumnut yarn “stars” silk threads) beads and pearls to complete project) PLUS printed linen and beads for four sides.
Description: The inspiration for this workshop has come from Maree’s love of the intricate patterns and plants of the Elizabethan gardens of the 16th century, the concept of a knot garden first emerging in Elizabethan England. Elizabethan knot gardens were designed to mimic the beautiful embroidery designs which were associated with that period in British history. This workshop allows you to recreate a typical knot garden using techniques and stitches from the Elizabethan period. Design size: 11.7cm x 11.7cm
Kit: Kit costs do not include board for box or silk to line box.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for All skill levels
Cost $140.00 (Members), $215.00 (Non Members)
Registrations Close February 3 2021
6a. Numbat 'Western Jewel' OR 6b. Elizabeth Lion Panel
Tutor Maree Talbot
March 6 - 7 2021
Place Curnow Knuckey Hall, Masonic Centre, 3a Moolanda Blvd, Kingsley
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
6a. Numbat ‘Western Jewel’
Workshop Description:
The panel features a Numbat surrounded by Western Australian landscape and wildflowers. This workshop is aimed at teaching you the complexities of stitching animals and learning to shape them, so they look three dimensional and life like. Design Size 12.5cm x 9cm
Kit: $60.00 contains pattern with detailed instructions for the project, colour photo, 55 count Kingston linen printed and prepared with backing, Gumnut Yarn “stars” threads and beads required to work project.
Experience Level: **/*** Students must have experience with detached buttonhole stitch.
OR
6b. Elizabethan Lion Panel
Workshop Description: The panel features a lion stitched in needlelace surrounded by flowers, plants, insects and small creatures. This workshop is aimed at teaching you the complexities of stitching animals and learning to shape them so they look three dimensional and life like.
Design Size: 12cmx8cm
Kit : $60.00-Kit contains pattern with detailed instructions for the project, colour photo, 55 count Kingston linen printed and prepared with backing, Gumnut Yarn “stars” threads and beads required to work project.
Experience Level: **/*** Students must have experience with detached buttonhole stitch.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Cost $140.00 (Members), $215.00 (Non Members)
Registrations Close February 3 2021
7. Introduction to Embroidery Part 1 (Foundation 1)
Tutor Raelene Vinciullo
March 6 - 7 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Not just for beginners this 4 day course is designed for new members and also current members who wish to refresh their skills. It gives the opportunity to learn and or, revise basic skills, equipment and stitches needed to lay the groundwork for an excellent foundation to all embroidery. It will be run over two weekends, 6 & 7 March and 1 & 2 May; culminating in a day of stitching exploration on the final day. This is a great starting place for those who have not undertaken Guild workshops previously. It is also a requirement for those wishing to undertake any Certificate in hand embroidery.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $120.00 (Members ), $195.00 (Non-Members )
Registrations Close February 3 2021
8. Hardanger for Beginners
Tutor Rita Petters
April 10 2021
Place Curnow Knuckey Hall, Masonic Centre, 3a Moolanda Blvd, Kingsley
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
An introduction to the basic elements of the Traditional Hardanger Whitework. This is a two day workshop, held 10 April and 17 April.
Founded on Norwegian National dress and home décor, it is stitched on evenweave linen with matching perle threads. This project is stitched as a small mat and the recommended fabric is 25ct Lugarna.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $120.00 (Members ), $195.00 (Non-Members )
Kit $10.00 - Includes Chart and Instruction booklet.
Registrations Close February 10 2021
9. Designing to Fill a Surface
Tutor Anna Scott
April 28 - 29 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to change something in an existing pattern? Wondered how to decide which stitch to use where? Wished you knew how to ‘ do something different’ to fill a shape? Stitching a sampler is one way to get to know your stitches better, but creating a small design is much more fun.
With the main focus on filling stitches, this workshop is designed for you to create a small panel completely covered in embroidery. To make your unique piece of embroidery, you will be filling shapes within the design with stitches you already know or trying new ones.
Please note early registration is needed as Anna will contact each of you directly to help plan your projecter
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $160.00 (Members ), $235.00 (Non-Members )
Kit $20.00 - For Class Notes.
Registrations Close February 18 2021
10. Lyre Bird
Tutor Anna Scott
April 30 - May 2 2021
Place Curnow Knuckey Hall, Masonic Centre, 3a Moolanda Blvd, Kingsley
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
This is an ideal project if you are familiar with the basics of raised embroidery and are looking for a project that is a little more challenging.
The design is embroidered onto pale mint coloured silk dupion using stranded silks, embellished with spangles and glass beads. The dimensional bird is using a variety of techniques, such as embroidered and needlelace slips, woven picots and wired shapes for the large, lyre shaped tail feathers.
Measurements of 10cm x 13cm
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Intermediate to Advanced. Some experience required.
Cost $240.00 (Members ), $315.00 (Non-Members )
Kit $105.00 - For Class Notes.
Registrations Close March 16 2021
11. A Hardanger Plan
Tutor Rita Petters
May 8 - 9 2021
Place Curnow Knuckey Hall, Masonic Centre, 3a Moolanda Blvd, Kingsley
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Traditional Hardanger Whitework has recently seen the addition of colour and other counted embroideries such as cross stitch, blackwork or bargello. It retains the basics of counted satin stitch blocks enclosing cutwork and lacy fillings, yet the shapes are more creative and not always symmetrical. These sessions start on graph paper and progress to you own unique stitched element.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $120.00 (Members ), $195.00 (Non-Members )
Kit $10.00 - For chart and instruction booklet.
Registrations Close April 10 2021
12. Beginners Free Motion Machine Embroidery
Tutor Wendy Myles
May 29 - 30 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Learn free motion machine embroidery techniques as you make a postcard sized reference booklet. This will be a useful guide for beginners to keep in their sewing box and a helpful refresher exercise for free motion machine embroiderers.
To attend this Workshop, you will need a sewing machine that can do Straight and Zigzag stitches with the ability to lower or cover the Feed-dogs.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $120.00 (Members ), $195.00 (Non-Members )
Kit $25.00
Registrations Close May 9 2021
13. Surprise Day
Tutor Various
June 27 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Back by popular demand the Surprise Day has 4 different projects with a tutor to assist. Projects are suitable for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Kits will be supplied.
There will also be a Pop-Up Shop and lunch is included in the price. It is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet people and enjoy a lovely lunch. So come along, bring a friend, or come on your own.
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $30.00 (Members/ Non-members)
Registrations Close June 6 2021
14a. English Garden Band Sampler - Band 3
Tutor Di Fisher
June 30 - July 1 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Continuing the workshop from bands 1 and 2 in February. You will see the project continue to grow as you learn some new stitches and design motifs with your current fabric and threads.
Kit: No cost for continuing students
Priority will be given to those continuing students but may be available to new enrolments if spaces occur
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Intermediate to Advanced. Some experience required.
Cost $160.00 (Members), $235.00 (Non-Members)
Registrations Close May 19 2021
14b. English Garden Band Sampler - Band 4
Tutor Di Fisher
July 3 - 4 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Continuing the workshop from bands 1 and 2 in February. You will see the project continue to grow as you learn some new stitches and design motifs with your current fabric and threads.
Kit: No cost for continuing students
Priority will be given to those continuing students but may be available to new enrolments if spaces occur
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Intermediate to Advanced. Some experience required.
Cost $160.00 (Members), $235.00 (Non-Members)
Registrations Close May 19 2021
15. Tambour Beading
Tutor Margaret Merendino
July 31 - August 1 2021
Place Guild House, 565 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove
Time 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tambour beading is often one of the foundations for Haute Couture. In this workshop you will learn the basic stitches as well as the application of embellishments. The one shown is just one of a variety that is available to be worked.
This is a repeat workshop of the one held in November 2020 and is being repeated due to the high level of interest.
Kit: $50 includes threads, seed beads, rhinestones and embellishment materials, cut out silk flowers and shapes and lunaville tambour hook
To register online for this workshop, click here.
Suitable for Beginner to Advanced
Cost $120.00 (Members), $195.00 (Non-Members)
Registrations Close July 10 2021