From 5 to 18 there are many things to do and lots to learn. Our Junior Embroiderers and Textile Students will find...
- They can learn the basics of stitching and embroidery and then develop their skills and ideas as far as they want to
- Projects galore from simple ideas to exciting pieces for individuals or groups
- Their own Gallery. This can be private or shared with others
- The opportunity to get feedback on their pieces and get a Guild Award added to their gallery
- They can enter competitions
- Take part in projects in their local area or at national and regional exhibitions
- How to embellish clothes and accessories
- They can join a local group if there is one in the area, new ones are opening all the time
- They can get their questions answered by experienced, professional and graduate embroiderers
- Help and advice anytime they get stuck
- Opportunities to visit interesting places
- Ideas on making things to wear, adding their own designs to clothes and accessories
- Patterns and examples of mobile phone covers, birthday cards, bags, jewellery etc.
- Pieces from current and recent graduates
- Information on courses and careers (for older teenagers)
- Fashion and art in textiles
- A library service for student members
- Discounts on materials and books
- Something new on the websites every week
- News of ‘what’s on and where it is happening’
As a parent, family member or guardian you will find...
Our Group Leaders and helpers* are DBS checked. (* At least one helper per group)
- Support for you and your role in interesting and encouraging your young embroiderer
- Projects you can do together with your young embroiderer
- Opportunities for your young embroiderer to take part in team events and grow in confidence
- Ideas, inspiration and fun things to do that inspire and encourage your young embroiderer
- Information to help the older (Textile Student embroiderers) make courses and career choices
Register and enrol your young embroiderer today. Membership costs just £10.00 a year. Join here