PROGRAMME 2026

Date
VenueMorningAfternoon
10 JanuaryHarrison RoomFinal Denbies Preparations 
Bring your own sewing
14 FebruaryMain HallRichard McVetis talk:
Stitching the Infinite

Meeting Report
Denbies Visitors’ Choice Prize Denbies Review & Feedback
AGM & Bring your own sewing
21 February 9.30am-4.30pmHarrison RoomWorkshop – additional charge
(see booking form)
Mark / Stitch / Repeat: The Art of Hand Embroidery with Richard McVetis
14 MarchHarrison RoomBags of Materials
Rosemary Hufton
March Challenge launch

Meeting Report
11 AprilMain HallUsing Lutradur in 3D Structures 
Kathryn Knapp
9 MayHarrison RoomAmanda Cobbett talk: Stitching the Forest FloorTextiles Through Time and Time Zones Sue Norgrove-Moore
13 JuneHarrison RoomMachine Embroidery/ Embellishment Donna MundayMarch Challenge reveal
11 JulyHarrison RoomMark Making on Paper and Cloth – Alison Livesley Handmade Books – Liz Howlett
8 AugustHarrison RoomAmanda Duke talk Letting Go of the OutcomeAugust Challenge launch 
Looking After Your Sewing Machine:
Donna Munday
12 SeptemberHarrison Room3D Felt Making – Small Bowls
Nancy Shafee
19 September 9.30am-4.30pmHarrison RoomWorkshop – additional charge
(see booking form) Amanda Duke: Hand Stitch in a Circle with a Botanical Theme
10 OctoberMain HallTetra Pak Printing Jenny Parker
14 NovemberHarrison RoomSandra Meech talk Stitch StoriesAugust Challenge reveal 
Festive Stitching Kay Weldon
12 DecemberMain HallChristmas social

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