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April 2012
It is now only ten (10) weeks till we all meet with you in Christchurch.
Please note on the Home Page that we have a venue change for the Exhibitions.
The Museum has been closed for further Earthquake strengthening, another hiccup which we could have done without, but never mind. We have been most fortunate in being able to obtain space to Exhibit at the Buddhist Temple in Riccarton.
Many of you will have visited the Temple in 2009, when Yao Hong Ying's silk embroideries were exhibited there.
It is a very calm and serene gallery, with a vegetarian café on site.
The opening of the exhibition for those who have registered, will also be held on the premises, at the earlier time of 5.30 – 7.00 pm on Friday 6 July 2012..
Please note the Gallery is not open on Mondays.

All other preparations are moving along and we are all looking forward to hosting our guests at St Bede's College, Christchurch.

Best Wishes to you All

Pauline Cosgrove Haggerty

March 2012
On behalf of the Conference Committee I wish to thank all those who have registered for Conference and/or Classes, your support and enthusiasm has been very encouraging. The workshops have been updated once more, indicating those classes that are FULL and also the classes that have been cancelled due to lack of viable numbers. There are still places available in the other classes, so if you have not yet sent through a registration, be quick and email Diane or Lorraine so as not to be disappointed. Momentum is building with our planning, and I am sure you will be just as excited as we are to be able to join with you all for a funfilled week.
Regards Pauline

February 2012
Please check on Classes that are Full, Merchants who will be at Conference, Extensions Agenda, more information on Links and Sponsors soon to be added.

October 2011
Registration Booklets have been sent out to guild members with the Threads Magazine.
Please send in your Registration and Workshop choices as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This site will be updated with the Registration Pages, Exhibition forms and Criteria.
Workshop details and biographies on the tutors very soon for those who wish to print off details.

August 2011
The Exhibition criteria have been appended to the Exhibitions page and a new Fund Raising page has been created.

July 2011
Events of 13th June 2011 have necessitated a change of Venue for Pioneers of Stitch Conference 2012. We will be holding Conference at St Bede's College at 210 Main North Road, Christchurch, which is very close to Northland's Mall, and close to a number of motels, some of which are mentioned in the Accommodation section of this website. St Bede's is on Bus Routes to other areas of the city and very close to the Airport.

June 2011
Accommodation Page has been added. Book early to avoid disappointment..

August 2010
Embroidery Conference 2012 Website has been created. Keep checking this site for further information.

"Pioneers of Stitch"

The Canterbury Embroiderers' Guild is proud to be hosting the biennial National Conference on behalf of the Association of New Zealand Embroiderers' Guild Inc (ANZEG)

Christchurch, Friday 6th July to
Thursday July 12th, 2012

Conference will be held at St Bede's College, 210 Main North Road, Christchurch.

Workshops, Merchants's Mall and Guild Displays at St Bede's College

Awards Dinner will be at the Show Gate, Riccarton Park Raceway 7 July 2012

Change of Venue for Exhibitions

Exhibitions will now be on display at:
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple
2 Harakeke Street
(Cnr Harakeke St & Riccarton Rd)
Riccarton
CHRISTCHURCH

7th ‐ 29th July 2012
9.30am ‐ 5.00 pm
Tuesday ‐ Sunday
Closed Monday

Exhibition Opening
Friday 6th July 2012
5.30 – 7.00 pm

Download the Conference Registration Form in PDF format

Download the Exhibition Entry Form in PDF format