Welcome to the Irish Guild of Embroiderers

The Guild was set up in 2000 to bring together like-minded people with an interest in textiles, particularly embroidery, and to share inspirations, ideas and techniques.

Our membership encompasses a wide variety of textile skills and levels of abilities from complete novices to more experienced embroiderers. Some teach and exhibit nationally and internationally; some sell their work or take commissions; others are total beginners or prefer to enjoy their art for themselves alone. It is this mix of abilities and unbounded enthusiasm that gives our group a great dynamic atmosphere.


Our monthly meetings are open to members and non-members and are a great opportunity to socialise over tea/coffee, present current projects, and seek advice.

At most meetings, you can expect:

  • Presentation by a guest artist/speaker

  • A workshop with the guest speaker

  • A visiting shop where you can buy embroidery supplies

Members €5 | Student Members €3 | Visitors €7 (payable at the door)

As well as a reduced sub at monthly meetings, our members enjoy a range of benefits, including first preference for workshop places, opportunities to exhibit their work, access to stitch events and trips, access to the extensive library, and access to the members-only section of the website.

Membership year runs from 1st September to the 31st August the following year.

Membership fees are:

€40/year Greater Dublin Area Member

€25/year Country Member

€20/year Student Member (with valid full-time student card)


Where to Find Us

We meet from 10.00 -13.00 on the first Saturday of each month between September and May.

Community Centre, Church of St. Thérèse, Mt Merrion, Dublin 14, A94 R2Y4, Ireland

Members €5 | Student Members €3 | Visitors €7 (payable at the door)

 

Our Founder

Debbie Wilson, founding Chairperson of the Irish Guild of Embroiderers, died very suddenly on the 1st of June 2020.

Debbie was a skilled and enthusiastic embroiderer, who in 2000 had a vision for a community of embroiderers/ textile artists from diverse disciplines, that would come together regularly to exchange ideas, work together on projects, and learn new skills… (read more)