Tuesday 25 August 2009

Meetings 2010






The Altrincham branch meets at the Altrincham United Reform Church, Woodlands Parkway, Altrincham WA15 7QT

Meetings commence at 10:30 with the doors opening at 10:00

13 January 2010
"The History and Techniques of Japanese Embroidery" by Jane Smith

10 February 2010
"Textiles, Texture and Techniques" by Sylvia Wood
A talk about her recent work

10 March 2010
"Throwing a Light on a Colourful Subject" by Pauline Coddington
Her own work in feltmaking, and the sources that inspire her

14 April 2010
"Ecclesiatical Embroidery" by Beryl Waterfield
A powerpoint presentation

12 May 2010
An outing to the Elizabeth Hoare Gallery at Liverpool Cathedral,
and to Voirrey Embroidery

9 June 2010
"Mad and Beautiful Things...and India" by Heather Wilson
Her Travels and Textiles

14 July 2010
"Autobiographical Landscape" by Shosh Lewis

August 2010
We do not hold a meeting in August

8 September 2010
"A History of Needlemaking" by Peter Collins

13 October 2010
A.G.M.

10 November 2010
"From Athens to Winchester - The Life and Work of Louisa Pesel" by Jacqui Hyman

8 December 2010
"Costuming the Past" by Elizabeth Tatman
Her work in theatrical costumes

Monday 24 August 2009

Exhibition at Hale Library


The branch held an Exhibition at Hale Library from June 20 to June 27th 2009. Pictures of the Exhibition are shown below.
















Venue for our meetings


The Altrincham branch of the Embroiderers' Guild meets at the

Altrincham United Reform Church
Woodlands Parkway
Altrincham
WA15 7QT

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month, excluding May and August. In May we have an outing.

In the afternoon we have a "Stitch and Chat" when we can do both!