MARLBOROUGH AND DISTRICT EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD

We are a local branch of The Embroiderers’ Guild sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity.
There is really no experience necessary for membership. We have members of all ages and at all skill levels ranging from our thriving Young Embroiderers to members studying for formal qualifications in stitched textiles.

All meetings / workshops are held at the Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge.

Our main meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (except on Bank Holidays), 2pm – 4pm.
The regular format is a talk / slides given by a guest speaker, followed by tea and biscuits and a short business meeting.

We have a well stocked library of books, a few videos and some equipment, which can be loaned for a small fee.

One-day sessions are arranged throughout the year for our Young Embroiderers.
These are for boys and girls aged 5 – 16 years and are very popular.

Informal Stitch Days are held on the last Monday of each month (excluding Bank Holidays), 10am – 4pm. There is an informal and relaxed atmosphere for members and friends to work on anything they wish to bring with them. A small charge of £3 is made to cover the hire of the hall and members take their own packed lunch.Tea ,coffee and biscuits are provided.

Workshops are arranged throughout the year and are professionally tutored.The present charge for a workshop is £20 for members and £25 for non-members.

Visitors are always welcome to attend the meetings at £5 a time for up to three times as a guest before committing to membership.
The annual subscription to join our guild in 2011 is £39.

Our present programme is on the notice board in the Kennet Valley hall.
For any more information contact 01793 52551
The Upper Kennet Embroidery is now permanently installed in the Kennet Valley Hall and can be seen during Guild stitch days. This large (8ft by 3ft) embroidered picture was designed by Guild member Margaret Heath and made by members of the Guild with cotributions from local residents
. It represents the landscape, buildings and wildlife of the Upper Kennet Valley. Postcards of the Embroidery are available from Yvonne Miles tel 01672 513849.