Events organised by Branches
of the Embroiderers' Guild throughout the United Kingdom

Until 6th August
fromOne- London, SW8
An exhibition being held at Acquire Arts, 155 Battersea Park Road, London. The doors are open 11.00am - 5.00pm daily. For further details contact: 0207 228 2629 or visit the website: www.rosinagodwin.co.uk

Until 7th August
'Aqua' - Bath
Bath Textile Artists' exhibition, entitled 'Aqua', will be held at Bath Library, The Podium, Bath. The doors are open every day during Library opening hours (telephone 01225 394041 for opening times).

Until 8th August
Octopus Creative Textiles Group - Maldon
An exhibition of mixed media creative textiles by members of the Octopus Creative Textiles Group, inspired by the theme "People and Places" including embroidery, felt and weaving. The venue is Maeldune Heritage Centre, St. Peter's Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, and the doors are open Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm. For details contact: 01621 851628.

Until 12th August
Northern Fringes Textile Group - Glasgow
Recent work from this group from the north east of Scotland, featuring a broad range of approaches and techniques - in both large and small scale. The venue is Lillie Art Gallery, Station Road, Milngavie, Glasgow. The doors are open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm and admission is free.
For further details contact: 0141 578 8847 or website: www.eastdunbarton.co.uk

Until 30th August
'Whispers From The Past" - Rossendale
An exhibition by Bolton Progressive Threads entitled "Whispers From The Past". The venue is Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, Lancs. Admission: adults £4.00, concessions £3.00 and children free, the doors are open weekdays 12.00noon - 5.00pm and weekend 12.00noon - 4.00pm and there is disabled parking and access. For further details contact: 01706 226459.

Until 12th September
City Stitchers - Edinburgh
City Stitchers are holding an exhibition of stitched textiles in Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh, best know for a dog called Bobby. The doors are open 10.30am - 4.30pm, please check the Festival programme as sightseers are not admitted during concerts and ticketed events.

Until 25th September
The Lace Guild - Walsall
The Lace Guild Triennial Exhibition, incorporating the John Bull Trophy Competition, 'Movement'. The venue is Walsall Museum, Lichfield Street, Walsall. The doors are open Tuesday to Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

Until 29th September
EAST - Essex
EAST at The Warner Textile Archive. The venue is Warner Textile Archive Gallery, Warner's Mill, Silks Way, Braintree, Essex (visit:www.braintree.gov.uk/Braintree/leisure-culture/BDMS/WarnersTA/). The doors open Wednesday to Friday 11.00am - 4.00pm (closed Tuesday and Bank Holidays). For details: 01376 325266.

Until 7th November
"Connecting Collections" - Leicestershire
An exhibition by The Second Turning Textile Group of traditional and contemporary textiles inspired by Snibston and the Museum's archaeology, natural history and historic fashion collections. The venue is Snibston, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, for opening times and admission charges telephone:
01530 278444 or visit the website: www.snibston.com

24th July - 28th November
Miniature Needlework Society International - Bristol
Present an exhibition of members' creations, in miniature, mostly 1/12th scale, of soft furnishings and garments in a variety of needlework techniques (knitting, lace, crochet, beadwork, patchwork, carpets and garments). The venue is Frenchay Village Museum, Begbrook Park, Frenchay, Bristol. The doors are open Wednesday 1.00pm - 4.00pm and Saturday/Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm and admittance is free.
For further information visit: www.frenchaymuseumarchives.co.uk and follow menu to museum.

2nd - 14th August
Five Fold - Shrewsbury
Five Fold Textile Art Exhibition by Helen Appleby, Anne Armes, Gwynneth Duffell, Henrietta Ellis, Margaret Fairhead, Sylvie Milton, Una Smith and Antonia Stanford. The venue is Shropshire Wildlife Trust, The Old Infirmary, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury. For further details contact: Una Smith on 01922 694311.

9th - 15th August
West County Embroiderers - Abbotsbury
West Country Embroiderers exhibition by Dorset Groups at Strangway Hall, Abbotsbury. The doors are open Monday to Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm and admission is £1.50. For further details contact:
02380 811115.

13th - 27th August
Uxbridge Needlelace and Stumpwork Group - Uxbridge
Uxbridge Needlelace and Stumpwork Group exhibition at the Uxbridge Library, High Street, Uxbridge.
For further information, library opening times etc., contact: 01923 829844 or visit: www.kaydennis.co.uk

14th & 15th August
"Textile Journeys" - Kent
An exhibition of the work by Village Textile students, including those completing City & Guilds Levels 2 and 3 Stitched Textiles. The venue is The Old School, Church Street, Minster, Nr. Ramsgate, Kent, and the doors are open 10.00am - 5.00pm. Admission is £1.00 and tea/coffee and homemade cakes will be available. Crossed Threads will be attending and offering a range of embroidery supplies.
For further details contact: Barbara Inchley on 01843 847705.

16th August - 24th September
"FABRICATION" - Essex
Mixed Media/Textile Art Exhibition by Beverley Folkard. The venue is The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, the doors are open Monday to Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm. For further details contact: 01702 541926 or e-mail: Bevfolkard@aol.com

17th - 29th August
Malvern Makers - Herefordshire
"Take A Leaf From My Book", an exhibition of hand and machine embroidery by Malvern Makers, textile artists, at the Weaver's Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire. The doors are open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm and admission is free. For further details contact: 07989 463859 or 01684 899337.

17th - 30th August
Force8 - Portsmouth
A stitched textile exhibition by Force8 at Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth. The doors are open daily 10.00am - 4.00pm.

17th August - 4th September
Oxford Textile Workshop - Oxon
An exhibition of stitched textiles, mixed media and three-dimensional works by members of the Oxford Textile Workshop, the theme is "Allotments". Sew Seasonal (Stitched Allotments) will take place at Vale and Downland Museum, Church Street, Wantage, Oxon. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm, closed Bank Holiday and admission is free, but charges apply to Museum areas. For further details contact: 01235 771447.

21st August - 16th September
02Textiles - Chelmsford
An exhibition by this group entitled "Bloomin' Marvellous". The venue is at the beautiful RHS Garden, Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Chelmsford, RHS prices, free exhibition. For further details contact: 01245 400256 or visit the 02Textiles website.

21st - 28th August
Textile Art Exhibition - Powys
An exhibition taking place above the florists on Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. The doors are open 10.00am - 4.00pm (closed on Sunday) and admission is free. For further details contact: 01597 829100.

26th August - 3rd September
School of Stitched Textiles - Lancashire
Eccles Farm Patchwork Exhibition 2010. Leisure class students exhibit their work. Open to the public Wednesday to Saturday 11.00am - 4.00pm at Eccles Farm, Eccles Lane, Bispham Green, Nr. Ormskirk, Lancashire. For further details contact:
01257 463113, e-mail: info@sofst.org or visit the website: www.sofst.org for map and directions.

27th - 30th August
Chilterns Craft Show - Henley-on-Thames
Including show garden, rural craft demonstrations, craft workshops, and up to 250 exhibitors. The venue is Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames.

31st August - 2nd September
Exmouth Summer School - Devon
Sun, Sea and Stitch - the 2010 Exmouth Summer School, in aid of Respite & Recover UK. An exciting opportunity to expand your skills with a choice of one-day workshops.
Getting Hooked, A Book to Treasure, The Language of Beads or The Crystal Garden Bracelet: The venue is The Royal Beacon Hotel, Exmouth, Devon, and each day course runs from 10.00am - 4.00pm. For further information and booking details contact: Lisa Johnson on 01395 275112.

31st August - 13th September
Embroidery and Art Quilts - Solihull
An exhibition of Embroidery and Art Quilts by June Parkinson. The venue is Solihull Arts Complex, Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands, and the doors are open the same times as the library. For further details contact: 0121 705 2450.

1st - 18th September
Burslem Textile Arts -
Stoke-on-Trent
An exhibition of members' work entitled "Burslem Threads" is being held at Burslem School of Art, Queen Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. A body of new textile/mixed media work focuses on the historic potteries town of Burslem. The doors will be open Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 6.00pm, Friday and Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm and you are welcome to meet the artists on Saturdays (4th, 11th and 18th). For further details contact: June Campbell on 01782 533707 or e-mail: june.campbell@yahoo.co.uk

2nd - 29th September
One Step On - Lancashire
North west based Textile Artists 'One Step On' are pleased to exhibit their latest work entitled "A Stitch in Time" at Brabin's Shop, Tea Garden and Gallery, Talbot Street, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire. The Gallery is open 7 days a week from 9.00am - 5.00pm, but is closed at lunchtime on weekdays from 1.00pm - 2.00pm.

4th September
Farncombe Estate Centre - Broadway
Rag Rug workshop. An adventure into Hooky Proddy with Cilla Cameron. The cost is £78.00 and includes lunch. For full details telephone: 01386 854100 or e-mail: enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

4th - 11th September
'Momentum' - Surrey
An exhibition by Okra Textile Artists at The Harvey Gallery, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey. Okra is a group of contemporary mixed media artists, who formed in 2009. 'Momentum' is their second exhibition and features the way the artists have developed over the last year. The doors are open Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am - 12noon. For further details contact: 01483 518539 (answerphone) or visit the website: www.Okra-textiles.com

4th - 19th September
"Storylines" - Northamptonshire
As part of Northamptonshire Open Studios "Storylines" exhibition by I.S.E. - Inspiration for Stitch & Expression group. The venue is the Bosworth Garden Centre, Finedon Road, Burton Latimer, and the doors are open 10.00am - 5.00pm. Disabled access, refreshments in café and free admission. For further details contact: Carol on 01536 411672.

4th - 29th September
The Goldwork Guild - Herefordshire
Members of the Guild and others will be exhibiting their Goldwork embroidery in Berrington Hall, Near Leominster, Herefordshire. The exhibition will include small pieces of work in traditional and other methods of using gold, silver and coloured metallic thread. The Guild is maintaining methods that are compatible with the twenty first century. The doors are open 11.00am - 5.00pm, closed Thursday and Friday. For further details contact: Janice Williams on 01452 740639 or janice.sheldoncottage@costwoldwireless.co.uk

4th September - 2nd October
HapticArt - Somerset
An exhibition by the group HapticArt at Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm, closed on Sunday and Bank Holidays. For further details contact: 01373 473980 or visit the website: www.hapticart.co.uk

4th September - 31st October
"And So On" - Halifax
"And So On" - Professional Development in Textiles with Hilary Bower. Ten artists who worked with artist Hilary Bower for a year on a course at Bankfield Museum. This exhibition brings together the results of that work and traces the journeys that they have made as individuals. The venue is Bankfield Museum, Boothtown Road, Halifax, and the doors are open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm and Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm. For further details contact: 01422 352334 or visit the website: www.calderdale.gov.uk

6th September - 1st October
"First Time Out" - Swansea
An exhibition by Itchy Fingers at Swansea Civic Centre. The doors are open Monday 8.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.30am - 8.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

7th - 26th September
Colour Connections - Sunbury
An exhibition by Fabrications' at Sunbury Millennium Embroidery Gallery.

10th - 12th September
Weald of Kent Craft Show - Near Tonbridge
Including show garden, rural craft demonstrations, craft workshops and up to 250 exhibitors. The venue is Penshurst Place, Near Tonbridge.

10th September - 16th October
Talking Textiles by EAST - Essex
An exciting exhibition of contemporary textiles by EAST, themes explored range from graffiti, nature, industrial decay, 19th century attitudes to women to discarded materials and much more. The venue is Braintree District Museum, Manor Street, Braintree, Essex. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. For further details contact: 01376 325266 or visit the website: www.easttextile.co.uk

11th - 19th September
Cutting Edge Crafts - Radstock
An exhibition consisting of a range of high quality craft items including embroidery, quilting and feltmaking. Demonstrations by makers. The venue is Tor Hole Plants, Chewton Mendip, Radstock, and the doors are open daily from 10.30am - 5.30pm. Refreshments/cream teas in aid of Children's Hospice SW. For further details contact: Lesley Irving on 01761 241539 or e-mail: lesley.irving@mbzonline.net

11th September - 17th October
Forge Mill Needle Museum - Redditch
A superb textile exhibition at the Forge Mill Needle Museum, Redditch, Worcestershire, entitled 'Collecting Stitches'. Alice Kettle and Karina Thompson come together to exhibit work celebrating their individual connection with the Forge Mill Needle Museum. For further details contact:
01527 62509 or visit the website: www.forgemill.org.uk

11th September - 7th November
TEN PLUS -
Newcastle-under-Lyme
An exhibition of textile art by TEN PLUS TEXTILES in the Main Gallery, The Borough Museum and Art Gallery, Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm and Sunday 2.00pm - 5.30pm. For further details contact: 01782 619705 or visit: www.tenplustextiles.com

19th September
Farncombe Estate Centre - Broadway
"Learn How To Use A Sewing Machine" - a one-day workshop. After this workshop you may wish to attend further one-day workshops to extend your skills! Go along and learn how to save money by sewing for yourself. The cost is £75.00 and includes lunch. For full details telephone:
01386 854100 or e-mail: enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

23rd - 26th September
Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts - Exeter
Quilters Guild display, jewellery and papercraft demonstrations, Afghanistan inspiration and Free workshops and talks. The venue is Westpoint, Exeter.

25th September - 6th October
West Country Embroiderers - Devon
An exhibition by members of the West Country Embroiderers - Paignton Branch. The venue is Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon. The doors are open on Saturday 25th 1.00pm - 4.00pm, 26th to 29th 10.30am - 4.00pm and on 2nd to 6th October 10.30am - 4.00pm. National Trust entry applies. For further details contact:
01803 401752.
30th September - 3rd October
'FibreFocus 2010' - Dorset
'FibreFocus 2010', by The Dorset Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, is an exciting exhibition of members' work being held at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. The doors are open 10.00am - 4.00pm, there will be demonstrations, sales table and archives going back over the last 60 years. Admission to the exhibition is free and on Saturday and Sunday, in conjunction with Wingham Wool Work, there are two events: a Sampling Workshop and Dabble Day. For further information e-mail: Margaret.eaglestone@tesco.net or visit the website: www.dorsetweaversspinnersdyers.org.uk

1st - 3rd October
Farncombe Estate Centre - Broadway
Jewellery in Lace with Jan Gardiner. The costs are single £240.00, twin/double £230.00 and non-residential £168.00. For full details telephone: 01386 854100 or enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

3rd October
Farncombe Estate Centre - Broadway
"Cushion Crazy" - learn how to calculate fabric quantities, centralising patterns, insert a zip, cover bolsters, cushion pads, create something different along with lots of sewing tips! The day can be put together to suit your needs. The cost is £75.00 and includes lunch. For full details telephone: 01386 854100 or e-mail: enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk

7th - 29th October
Odyssey Textile Artists - Salisbury
Odyssey Textile Artists at the Oxhibitions Gallery. The Gallery is situated above Salisbury Oxfam Bookshop, 10 Catherine Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, and is open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm. For further details visit: www.salisburyoxfam.org.uk

9th October
The Guild of Needle Laces - Berkshire
The Guild of Needle Laces AGM and Lace Day will be held at All Saints Church, Dedworth, Windsor, Berkshire. A choice of three two-hour workshops from 10.15am - 12.15pm: Stumpwork Strawberry, Decorate a Christmas Bauble in Bobbin Lace or Dream Catcher in Needlelace. The afternoon speaker is Kay Dennis - Stumpwork. The doors are open 10.00am - 4.00pm, refreshments will be served during the morning and afternoon, but please bring a packed lunch. Entrance is £4.00 - workshops £10.00 including materials.
For further details contact: Carol Hughes, 42 Luff Close, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4NP (enclosing an SAE), telephone: 01753 737277 or e-mail: carol.ladybird@btinternet.com

9th October
Farncombe Estate Centre - Broadway
Origami: paper wonderfully folded with Judith Laing. The cost is £60.00 and includes lunch. For full details telephone: 01386 854100 or e-mail: enquiries@FarncombeEstate.co.uk
9th - 30th October
Gordano Textile Artists - Bristol
This exhibition of contemporary textile work is a celebration of the fifteen years since this group's formation. The fourteen members display their individual style and skills. The venue is Guild Gallery, Bristol Guild of Applied Arts, 68/70 Park Street, Bristol. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. For further details contact: 0117 926 5548 or visit the website: www.bristolguild.co.uk

12th October
West Country Embroiderers - Wareham
An Open Day organised by members of the Wareham Branch of West Country Embroiderers. Come and see an exhibition of members' work, demonstrations, sales tables, raffle and visual presentation. The venue is Carey Hall, Mistover Road, Wareham, and the doors are open 10.30am - 3.30pm. Admission is free. E-mail: margaret.eaglestone@tesco.net

21st October - 1st November
"Bravo" - Dorset
An exhibition of art bras brought together to celebrate women's achievements and to raise money in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The venue is Peacock Gallery, Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset, and the doors are open daily 10.30am - 3.45pm. Admission to Upton County Park and Gallery is free, admission to the "Bravo" exhibition is by voluntary donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer (Registered Charity No: 1062636 in England and Wales, SC039058 in Scotland).
For further information contact, event organiser: Kate Paterson on 01202 572593, e-mail: Kathleen.paterson@ntlworld.com

24th October
Tonbridge Lacemakers' Fair - Kent
Go along and see the selection of threads available! Thread users, especially embroiderers, were surprised and pleased with the selection offered. The venue is Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, and the doors are open 10.00am - 3.00pm. Admission is £2.00, there is plenty of free parking and disabled access. There will be suppliers in attendance selling both lacemaking equipment and a selection of threads.

28th - 31st October
Crafts for Christmas and Hobbycrafts - Glasgow
Crafts for Christmas - relaxing shopping experience along with lots of free workshops and demonstrations.
Hobbycrafts - beading and jewellery making, card making, mini workshops, demonstrations galore and lots more.
The venue is SECC, Glasgow.

29th October - 9th November
TEXTILE STUDIO 2010 -
West Sussex
An exhibition of members' work at The Greenstede Gallery, Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex. The doors are open Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm. For details contact: 01342 325577 or 01689 833301.