Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
T: 020 8943 1229 - F: 020 8977 9882 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
Embroiderers' Guild - the UK's leading crafts association
sharing opportunities for discovery and creativity
Apt 41 Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU
T: 020 8943 1229 - F: 020 8977 9882 - E: administrator@embroiderersguild.com
Welcome to the Embroiderers' Guild Tours! Our travel programmes are researched, organised and accompanied by Lesley Robin who is well known to many Guild members and who is delighted to introduce several new destinations. Our tours are an opportunity to engage with craftsmen and masters of their craft directly at a grassroots level as well as to meet with highly skilled contemporary artisans in their homes and workshops, providing a very personal and in depth interaction.
It is a cross-cultural exchange where we go behind the scenes to discover the spirit of a country through the richness of embroidery, textiles, crafts and folk art, visiting self-help projects where we learn about their road to self-sufficiency in our changing world. We visit important places of special interest throughout, and choose, wherever possible, locations and places to stay that reflect the culture and let us learn about their traditional way of life.
Our guides in each country are highly knowledgeable and bring an intimate experience to our travels. These are more than just tours, they are journeys of discovery both creatively and on the personal level, finding that which we share in common. Come with the spirit of adventure!
CHINA: The Silk Route
(17 days) 5 - 21 September, 2010
This trip explores the unique cultures, crafts and folk arts of the lesser-travelled regions of Chinese Central Asia as we journey the ancient Silk Route. Find out more...
INDIA: A Journey through Southern India
(17 days) 17 February - 5 March, 2011
Discovering the rich cultural diversities of South India, its ancient heritage of music and dance, textiles and craft traditions. Visit a myriad of wonderful sights, bustling towns and lively markets. Find out more...
INDIA: An Artist's Journey to the Foothills of the Himalayas
(17 days) 5 - 17 March, 2011
This trip focuses on painting and is suitable for both novices and experienced artists and would be of interest to those whose passion is photography for the opportunities are plentiful! Find out more...
CHINA: Textiles and Crafts
April/May, 2011
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UZBEKISTAN: Central Asia & 'The Golden Road to Samarkand'
(18 days) 13 - 30 September, 2011
Journey to the heartland of the ancient Silk Road and to the oasis cities of Central Asia associated with Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane. Find out more...
BHUTAN: The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
(17 days) 30 November - 16 December 2011
Nestling in the magnificent scenery of the Eastern Himalayas and bordered by Tibet and India, for centuries Bhutan has protected its ancient culture and unique heritage, retaining a special air of timelessness and hidden mystery. Find out more...
MEXICO: Folk Arts, Crafts and Fiestas of Oaxaca & Chiapas
12 - 28 January, 2012
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Contact at the Embroiderers' Guild to register your interest and receive further information about tours as it becomes available, tel: 020 8943 1229 ext 36.
Register with the Travel Club to receive details of new Guild tours as these become available.
Telephone or email the Embroiderers' Guild to register. T: 020 8943 1229. E: .