EG THREAD TALKS: Anthea Godfrey: Care & Presentation

In October 2023 the Embroiderers’ Guild commenced the huge but joyous task of digitising their collection. A selection of these items was exhibited at Knitting & Stitching Show in Harrogate in 2024 and during 2025 are on show in the Beryl Dean Gallery at Discover Bucks Museum.

Many items required care and preparation before they could be photographed for the digitisation project and readying for exhibition. This talk shares the techniques the Guild team have used to store, care and present at their best a wide range of textile embroidery items.

Anthea Godfrey, Guild Trustee has built further on her already deep experience which she will share during this talk. Topics covered will include:

• How to deal with marks on textile pieces
• Caring for Whitework
• The use of steam
• Folding and Storage
• Battens and hanging channels

This ticket is for the live event on 14 February. You will also be given access to the recording once it is available and will be able to view it for at least 6 weeks after the event. If you cannot attend live, register for the On Demand version here where the recording will be available from 28 February.

Ian and Anthea planning the video

Anthea Godfrey is the current Artistic Director of the Embroiderer’s Guild and one of the judges for Hand & Lock’s the Prize. A highly experienced embroiderer and educator, she has led many fantastic projects, often on an epic scale, not only for the Guild, but also for organisations and for public arts projects. She is a passionate supporter of creativity in all its forms, and in keeping our skills alive and relevant to the next generations.

Previous positions have included Principal Lecturer at the London College of Fashion, and Principal of The International School of Creative Arts, London. As a lecturer, she has been invited to speak in France, Germany, Denmark, Australia, Finland, New Zealand, Japan and Kenya. She also has been an examiner for ‘O’ and ‘A’ level, City and Guilds Creative Studies, Diploma in Foundation studies and B.A. Hons Embroidery.

Find out more about the Embroiderers' Guild

Embroiderers' Guild | THE HOME OF STITCH AND TEXTILE ART

Embroiderers' Guild Events

Facebook

Instagram

If you are using the Eventbrite app and the button to Reserve a Spot is unavailable, please click here.