CEGG / News / stitch in public /
The Embroiderers’ Association of Canada has declared the last Saturday in September to be National Stitch-in-Public Day. That will be Sat Sept 24th, this year. While our Guild is not a member of the EAC, we are all in favour of stitching! So, you are encouraged to bring your work to the park or the […]
CEGG / News / applique, Classes, embroidered slips, Fibre Art, glazig, hardanger, parma embroidery, slow stitch, stumpwork, Wool Applique /
Class lists for 2022-23 have been posted! If you need a Registration Form before Sept 13, they are available on the Resources page.
CEGG / News / Royal City Park, Summer 2022, summer stitching /
Our next outdoor get-together will be at Royal City Park in Guelph on Tuesday July 5th from 10 am to noon. This will be the same place as our other get-togethers, near the pavilion. Remember that this is open to all so feel free to bring a friend. Bring a lawn chair. If it rains, […]
CEGG / News / Japanese silk embroidery /
CEGG has received this info: We are a small group, looking to hold a seminar for new (or previous) students of Japanese Embroidery in Ontario. This style of embroidery uses lustrous flat silk and metallic threads on Silk fabrics to create traditional designs (please see the photos below) . We hope to spread our passion […]
CEGG / News / almonte, festival, fibre vendor, ottawa /
We received this news about the upcoming Almonte (near Ottawa) FibreFest: This year the Almonte Fibrefest will be returning as an in-person event. To reassure visitors and maintain a healthy festival space for all, we will have more space between vendor/demonstrator booths at the venue, and will continue to offer virtual, as well as regular […]
CEGG / News / online course, rsn, summer stitching /
The Royal School of Needlework, in England, has released their summer online programs specifically timed for the Americas: 10 am-4 pm EST. There are 2, 3 and 5 day classes offered for both beginners and experienced stitchers during July and August. Find out more at royal-needlework.org.uk/courses/international-summer-school-2022.
Our next outdoor get-together will be at Royal City Park in Guelph on Tuesday June 7th from 10 am to noon. This will be the same place as our May 17th get-together, near the pavilion. Remember that this is open to all so feel free to bring a friend. Bring a lawn chair. If it […]
CEGG / News / CEGG, outdoor, stitch-in /
Since there were a few who missed the outdoor stitch-in back on May 3rd, we’re having a second stitching day this month. Our previous location – Riverside Park – is totally under construction so don’t go there! This time, we’ll meet at Royal City Park in Guelph. Now that is a rather long park. We’ll […]
Tuesday May 3rd will be our next Stitch-in-the-Park day! Drop in any time from 10 am to noon at the large pavilion in Riverside Park, in Guelph.Bring your stitching, bring your drink, bring your lawn chair. If it rains, we’ll shelter under the pavilion. If it’s sunny, we’ll gather on the lawn near the pavilion. […]
The Guelph Arts Council is happy to announce that Art on the Street has returned for 2022! Artists each have a booth at the festival (cost ranges from $100-$150) for the 2 day event on Sat & Sun June 25 & 26. Yes, Fibre art is most welcome! There are also awards for Best in […]