In Person Workshop: Sharing the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Selly Oak)

With Anne Haigh, an in-person afternoon workshop at Hobbycraft in Birmingham (Selly Oak) from 1.30-3.30pm on 25 November. This two-hour sharing session will provide a unique opportunity to see up-close a curated selection of beautiful items from the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection. During the session led by Anne Haigh, one of our Collection Trustees, participants will learn more about the techniques and history of a range of fascinating pieces. Be prepared for some wonderful embroidery and textile art eye candy. To note: • This event is for those aged 16 and over. • No food or drinks will be permitted in the craft room during the event. • Cancellation and refunds given up to 7 days before the event takes place. No refunds will be given for cancellations under 7 days • White gloves will be provided to all those attending and must be worn if participants wish to touch or handle the items. • The selection of Collection items for this session is different from the selection for sessions at Harlow and Watford locations. • This ticket is for the afternoon session on 25 November. Please book here for the morning session. Your Tutor Anne Haigh is a trustee of the Embroiderers’ Guild. She has been fascinated with all things stitch since childhood and has a City and Guilds Certificate and Diploma in Embroidery. For the past three years Anne has been managing a large project to photograph the Guild Collection and upload the images with details to ArtUK. Her knowledge of the Guild Collection is extensive; she has personally seen and handled 4,500 collection items which have been photographed to date and will provide fascinating insights into the items shared in the session. If you are using the Eventbrite app and the button to Reserve a Spot is unavailable, please click here. Hobbycraft Selly Oak Find out more about the Embroiderers' Guild Embroiderers' Guild | THE HOME OF STITCH AND TEXTILE ART Embroiderers' Guild Events Facebook Instagram