Whether meeting in person or via the internet, our Guild’s programming offers something for everyone. Some programs are technique related, some are introductions to various national and international needlework artists. Programming also includes members presenting through “show-and-share”, the items they have completed, or are working on, where an exchange of ideas often follows.
On the second Thursday of each month from September through June an in-person meeting, affectionately referred to as a “Stitch-In”, is held at North Shore Unitarian Church, 370 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, BC. beginning at 10:00 a.m. where members gather to socialize and work on their various projects.
On the third Thursday of each month official chapter meetings are held via ZOOM technology, with these meetings usually hosting guest speakers or demonstrations by our members, and where the business of the Guild is conducted.
On the fourth Wednesday of each month we hold a “Virtual Wednesday” via Zoom where our members Anni, Bonnie and Catherine (referred to as the ABC Team) present a themed needlework study including a challenge to use the study as inspiration to create an item. Some of the themed studies have included Pockets, Monograms, Gloves, Tapestries, Maps, etc.
During July and August our Guild does not meet, allowing the Guild Executive to begin planning for the coming year.
To become a member and register for meetings, e-mail: [email protected]
Programs 2026 – 2027
- September 2026 – Rachael Singleton is a contemporary textile and mixed media artist living in South Yorkshire, England who loves combining various materials such as paper, fabrics, and fibres to create one of a kind artworks. The natural world is a dominant source of inspiration for her. She tends to build complex, layered surfaces and is deeply satisfied by synthesis, gestural mark-making and containment. You may learn more about Rachael and her work by clicking here.
- October 2026 – Samantha Boot – A Walk Down Garlic Lane Samantha is a contemporary Artist Maker, working by hand with thread, cloth and words. She creates thoughtful, quilted works inspired by the narrative of place and memory using a reductive colour palette, and traditional quilting techniques. A recipient of Arts Council England DYCP funding (2022), she has had work exhibited nationally and internationally, and has had a number of articles about her practice published around the world. Learn more about Samantha’s work and journey here.
- November 2026 – Susan Hotchkis – Inspiration from Rust & Decay Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, Susan’s work explores the beauty of imperfection, ageing, and decay. Through the processes of print, stitch, and material transformation, she creates layered abstract forms that investigate the relationship between the natural and the man-made. To learn more about Susan’s process and view more of her work visit her website here.
- December 2026 – Jen Goodwin Jen trained with the Royal School of Needlework and now works as a contemporary embroidery artist. She teaches regularly for the RSN and at her own studio in Wimborne, Dorset, where she designs and sells a wide range of beautiful embroidery kits. You can view her website and shop by clicking here.
- January 2027 – Nigel Chaney – Unravelling The Archive Born born in the UK, Nigel completed a degree in Embroidery and Masters in Textiles while studying in Cambridge and Manchester Polytechnic (now MMU). Having worked with all forms of textile art and design since the age of 14 he is passionate about the work that he makes with drawing being central to his studio practice. His skills and love of researching new themes has provided a continuous source of inspiration of bodies of work He is an advocate for sustainably created artwork. His works are labours of love and do not appear with haste or speed. You may find out more about Nigel and his work on his website here.
- February 2027 – Clara Warschauer – The World of Goldwork A goldwork embroiderer extraordinaire, Clara hosts many online classes as well as a vibrant enjoyable YouTube channel. You can view Clara’s offerings here and here.
- March 2027 – Helen Stevens – Embroidery Helen has a passion for and concentrates on aspects of embroidery which has in the past been were, at the time, undervalued and little understood: “narrative” embroidery, representational work in traditional, even ancient, techniques encompassing a contemporary twist. Five decades of exhibition work, commissions, writing, teaching and lecturing have seen her work featured in collections all over the world. In recent years she has become an internet icon for embroidery lovers with a presence on social media and a popular collection of online downloads, together with guest Podcast appearances and Seminars. You may view her offerings and find out more here.
- April 2027 – TBA
- May 2027 – TBA
- June 2027 – Maryse Allard – Bojagi (Pojagi) While in an artists’ group, Maryse discovered transparency which led to the beginning of her journey as a bojagi artist. She has always loved fabrics and threads since she was young and admired her grandmother’s white embroidery! She discovered bojagi thanks to a book written by a Korean woman living in Japan, Yangsook Choi. Respecting the traditional Korean art form, Maryse creates her own unique designs inspired by art deco and architecture, often with circles and curves. You may rad more about her work here.
For prior years programs click Program Archives