The Guild runs a full programme of meetings, workshops and special interest groups throughout the year. See the calendar for what is coming up.
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Monthly meetings
| April 5, May 3, June 7, July 8, August 2, September 6,October 4, November 1, December 6 2025 | Workshops, Monthly Saturday get-together, Textile Art Centre. |
| April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9 2025 | Monthly Tuesday meeting, Textile Art Centre. |
| July 2, 16, 30, August 13, 27, September 10, 24, October 1, 15, 29, November 12, 26 | Wednesday Evening fortnightly, Textile Art Centre. |
| check the calendar for more dates |
There are two general meetings each month.
- The first Saturday of the month (10 am) includes a mini-workshop. You can bring your lunch and stay and stitch afterwards.
- The second Tuesday of the month (10am) usually includes a speaker. You can bring your lunch and stay and stitch afterwards.
The two general meetings each month give you a chance to socialise and get to know other members, borrow library books, pick up bits and pieces from our treasure island trading table and check out members’ newly completed work. They are held in the Textile Art Centre.
There is no charge for the meetings, however if you want to participate in a mini-workshop there is a small charge depending on the class time. Visitors are always welcome.
Stitch Groups
If you want more information about any of the groups please contact the group coordinator.
Out West Stitch Group
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, February through November. 9:30am at the Sturges West Community House, 58 Summerland Drive in Henderson. It’s on the corner with Brookwood Drive, next door to Summerland Primary School. Parking is behind the house in Brookwood Drive.
This is a fun group. We take it in turn to provide morning tea, and spend the morning stitching and chatting. Very relaxed. Occasionally we organise a group activity, but usually we work on our individual projects. Come once, or come regularly, you will be very welcome.
Please bring $2.
Contact Jan Richardson, phone 021 150 1136 or email janrichardson1947@gmail.com
Wednesday Evening: Stitch Group
Wednesday evening fortnightly from 12 March 2025
6:30 – 8:30pm in the Textile Art Centre.
Please bring your own work to do. There will be someone on hand to offer assistance.
Contact: Alison Smith, 021 215 9309 or aucklandembroidery@gmail.com
Thursday: Journey into Stitching
Thursday 10:00-12:00 in the Textile Art Centre.
If you are interested in learning to stitch, creating a new project or just completing and unfinished project, you are invited to join Robyn Hart on Thursday mornings. Robyn is happy to tutor beginners, provide projects for more experienced embroiderers and assist those who may have unfinished projects. Classes run throughout year, and there is a $10 cost for each session or $80 for 10 sessions. Visitors are welcome. Contact: Robyn Hart Phone 021 1551465 Email. robyn.hart@outlook.co.nz
Stay and Stitch Groups
After monthly meetings (1st Saturday and 2nd Tuesday) 12.30 -2.30pm
Bring your lunch and stay after our general meetings to stitch with friends and use the library.
Workshops
Mini-workshops
A mini-workshop is held as part of the general meeting on the first Saturday of each month.
10:00 am -12:00 noon
Please contact Trudie Bateman 0278 666 424 for more information or to register. There is a small charge for workshops depending on their length.
Watch this site for special workshops or follow us on facebook.
Stitching for Juniors
Little Sew’n Sews
These classes, for children 7 years and upwards, are held Mon-Thurs during the second week of the school holidays (except the Christmas break) 1-3pm. Classes are $15 per session which covers the cost of all materials and tuition. The children are encouraged to bring their own sharp scissors, tape measure, needles and pins in a named container.
There are two groups beginning with the Little Sew ‘n Sews then progressing to the Junior Stitchers. For more information or to make a booking please contact :
Penny Jarvie 021 0243 0060
Clare Cryer 027 279 6250
Auckland Embroiderers' Guild 