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 – TBA
- February 2027 – TBA
- March 2027 – TBA
- June 2027 – TBA
- April 2027 – TBA
- May 2027 – TBA
For prior years programs click Program Archives