On Friday 25th October we have a fascinating talk by Claire Thornton on the Evolution of Embroidery from the Early modern period to the Machine-made era. Using portraits and images of existing garments and selected pieces from the School of Historical Dress collection, this talk examines three hundred years of embroidery, focusing on styles, methods,Continue reading “House of Historical Dress”
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Textile Art Exhibition
At the moment all I can think about is our first exhibition “Follow The Thread” opening on Friday 4th October at the Penny School gallery at Kingston College. There will be about 70 pieces of textile art in the exhibition, a group project and a shop where you can buy cards, small craft items andContinue reading “Textile Art Exhibition”
About Kingston Stitchers
One of the purposes of Kingston Stitchers is to encourage people to embroider and make. We have a thriving group of Young Stitchers -who meet up once a month at Tudor Drive Library. Until recently the group was run by our long-term member Karen Hodge, with help from other embroiderers who were keen to passContinue reading “About Kingston Stitchers”
A packed programme of events
For the 2024-2025 season An exciting programme of talks and workshops will be launched at the AGM on Friday 27th September at 7.30pm along with details of our forthcoming exhibition. photo: J McKeating Venue- St. Mark’s Church, Church Hall, Church Road, Surbiton, KT6 4UG.
A packed programme of events
For the 2024-2025 season An exciting programme of talks and workshops will be launched at the AGM on Friday 27th September at 7.30pm along with details of our forthcoming exhibition. photo: J McKeating Venue- St. Mark’s Church, Church Hall, Church Road, Surbiton, KT6 4UG.
Exciting News
Kingston Stitchers are holding their first exhibition. Come along to this free exhibition of members work at the Penny School Gallery. As well as individual members work, we have a really amazing joint project and a lovely installation made by our Young Stitchers. The Private View will be held on Thursday 3rd October 5.30-7.30 hopeContinue reading “Exciting News”
Anita Bell, Finding Inspiration
Join us for an evening with Anita Bell on Friday 26th July. Anita is a contemporary artist working with paper and stitch. She is a member of the society of Designer Craftsmen and International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA). Anita talks about her work stitching papers, what has inspired her, different techniquesContinue reading “Anita Bell, Finding Inspiration”
Members evening
We have a fun evening planned for 28th June 2024 – 6:30pm-9:00pm: St Mark’s Church Hall. If you are not a member but would like to come along to meet us and see what we get up to, we would love to see you. Please send a message via our contact page for more information.Continue reading “Members evening”
Stephanie Smart House of Embroidered Paper
‘A Stitch in Time’
Join us for an evening with Emily Tull -Textile Artist. Emily will talk about her career in stitch, how she started, what inspires her and how she works. Join us for this in-person talk on Friday 26th April at 19.15pm at St. Mark’s Church, Church Hall, Church Road, Surbiton, KT6 4UG. Non-members please click HEREContinue reading “‘A Stitch in Time’”
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