Jan 17th Fine Cell Work - Louisa Macfarlane
A brief history of how the charity started, an overview of it today and samples of the work they do.
Feb 21st Practical Evening
Planning and starting the branches contributions to the Embroiderers Guild 2012 Olympic Games project.
Mar 21st The Emma Hamilton Dress - Maureen Evans
Solent EG members recreated the hem of a dress worn by Lady Emma Hamilton, the love of Nelson.
Apr 18th Glimpses of Venice & Beyond - Kath Danswan
How a little book entitled ' Stones of Venice' by John Ruskin inspired a whole set of HMC Stitched Textiles course work.
May 16th Embroidered Textiles - Alison Carter
Embroidered textiles and dress in the care of Hampshire Museum Service where Alison is the Senior Keeper.
Jun 20th Creative Embroidery - Jayne Lewis
From self-taught free machine embroidery beginner to prize winner using recycled odds and ends.
Jul 18th Seven Broken Needles - Sue Crook
Sue's experience of becoming a textile artist and her work to date.
Sep 19th Exquisite Embroidery - Jennifer Hughes
Embroidered textiles from Asia & Europe illustrate the wonderful ways in which people decorate cloth.
Oct 17th AGM + more
Nov 21st Fusing Fabric - Margaret Beal
Margaret will give a short talk & demonstration on using a soldering iron as illustrated in her best selling book ' Fusing Fabric'. A chance for some to 'have a go'.
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- Andover Embroiderers Guild
- Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- We are a group of like-minded people who share an interest in all aspects of stitching and textiles. We meet socially in the evening once a month to enjoy a programme of speakers and demonstrations. Our evening meetings are on the third Monday of every month, except August, in the Priory Hall, Love Lane (St. John’s Ambulance), Andover, SP10 2AB - next to the Wolversdene Club - at 7.30pm We also hold workshops in Goodworth Clatford Village Club every two months. Visitors are very Welcome!