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
The Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection is a unique single subject collection of historical, contemporary and world embroidery dating from the Coptic period to contemporary times. It includes costume, furnishings, ceremonial and domestic items representing embroidery practice and use from cultures around the world.
Collection Study Sessions are free of charge and offer individual untutored opportunities for you to look closely at items specially selected to support your particular area of study or interest.
February 13
March 11, 19 & 27
April 9, 16 & 24
May 7, 13 & 24
June 12 & 18
July 4, 10 & 16
September 16 & 25
October 1, 7, 16, 22 & 31
November 6, 14 , 19 & 25
December 2 & 10
Open to Members and non-Members. Collection Days are free of charge. Appointments can be made for 10.30am - 1pm or 2 - 4pm on published days.
To make an appointment or for further information, contact Lynn Szygenda on 020 8943 1229 ext 30, or by email,
You are also welcome to arrange a visit with your Guild Branch or group of Guild Members where we include a talk from the Senior Curator illustrated by items from the Collection, followed by an opportunity to see how we store the Collection. Such visits are also free of charge.
For more information and to book a Branch or group visit contact Senior Curator Lynn Szygenda T: 020 8943 1229 ext 30, or by email,