2025/2026
Kingston Stitchers is an active and enthusiastic group which meet for talks, workshops and outings throughout the year. Membership ranges from “new to embroidery” to “very experienced” embroidery and textile artists and teachers.
As a member of Kingston Stitchers, you can enjoy the following benefits:
Friday Night Talks/Meetings
Meetings are held ten times a year on the fourth Friday of the month (7.15 – 9.30pm), in Surbiton. The evening usually includes an illustrated talk by an invited speaker, generally a professional embroiderer or textile artist.
Members can also find a bargain browsing the sales table where we sell vintage and second hand textiles, threads, books, and all things related to stitch. Have a cup of tea or coffee whilst you socialise and enjoy the talk. (These talks are free to members, booking or tickets not required. Non-members are very welcome and can book ahead via Eventbrite at £7 + £1.30 booking fee per visit; Kingston University Fashion students attend free )
Saturday Workshops
Bookings for workshops are first released to the members via an email indicating bookings are open approximately one month prior to the workshop. Workshop places are then offered on a first come basis. Advance bookings and multiple bookings are not permitted to allow fair access to all members. Places not filled within the membership will then be offered to non-members via our Eventbrite page.
Non-members please follow us on Eventbrite to be notified when talks and workshop places become available.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/kingston-stitchers-17701101385.
Outings
Occasional outings are organised to socialise and enjoy the appreciation of textiles, e.g. Sunbury Gallery, Fashion & Textile Museum, Royal School of Needlework.
Stitch Saturdays
Meetings are held ten times a year on the first Saturday of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm, at Surbiton Library. It is an opportunity to learn and or share new techniques and ideas whilst meeting and making new friends.
Exhibitions and Group Projects
We encourage all members to take part in our biannual exhibition which is held as a celebration of our members work. All submissions are accepted, there is no review process.
Members will also be able to contribute to a joint project which will be displayed at the exhibition.
Young Stitchers
Young Stitchers meet regularly at Tudor Drive Library, Kingston. These are fun creative workshops for children aged 6 and over, run by our experienced DBS checked volunteers. Activities include stitching, printing, applique, weaving etc. Childern must be accompanied by an adult. There is a small donation for materials. Please book on Eventbrite .
Monthly newsletter and What’sApp group
Information is shared via a monthly newsletter and our What’sApp group. Including workshop and exhibition reviews with recommendations written by members.
Membership price for the year from September 2025 : £50.00
We have reached our cap of 100 members. If you would like to go on to our waiting list please fill in our contact page HERE and our membership secretary will answer your queries. You are of course welcome to attend our talks as a visitor until a place becomes available Please see our Eventbrite (link above) for tickets.
( We are affiliated with the Embroiderers’ Guild, UK, and for 50 years were known as Kingston & District Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild)
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