Join us for the official opening and awards ceremony of the Waikato Embroiderers' Guild’s much-anticipated bi-annual exhibition.

🎉 You’re Invited to our Opening Event!
Waikato Embroiderers’ Guild Bi-Annual Exhibition & Awards Ceremony
📅 Saturday, 13 September 2025
🕚 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Morrinsville Gallery

Join us for the official opening and awards ceremony of the Waikato Embroiderers’ Guild’s much-anticipated bi-annual exhibition. This vibrant showcase celebrates two years of creativity, learning, and artistic growth, featuring approximately 130 stunning embroidery pieces created by Guild members of all skill levels.

✨ Exhibition Highlights – 9 September – 5 October 2025

• A diverse range of embroidery techniques—from delicate traditional styles to bold contemporary expressions
• A special guest feature: Needle Edge, a creative group led by renowned fibre artist and teacher Liz Wilson, presenting their “show within a show” titled Threadbare

🧵 A Celebration of Community & Craft
Guild President Margaret Rietema shares:
“I think the most noteworthy aspect of our exhibition is the variety of embroidery techniques—from the very delicate traditional work to the more contemporary styles, and everything in between. There is also a display of the various classes we’ve held, featuring a range of tutors who have taught diverse techniques and embroidery styles. Our bi-annual show has been a very popular exhibition in the past, and we trust this one will be as well.”

 🎨 Early Viewing
The exhibition will be unofficially open from Wednesday, 10 September at 10:00 am for those eager to get a first look.

🎟️ Free Entry at the Morrinsville Gallery
Everyone is welcome! Come chat with the artists, explore the techniques, and be inspired.

🧶 Want to Join the Waikato Embroiderers’ Guild?
The Guild is a welcoming and inclusive community of stitchers whose members range in age from their early 30s to an inspiring 103-year-old who still attends every Wednesday morning. They meet weekly from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at St James’ Church, 82 Nixon Street, Hamilton East, and also gather monthly on the third Saturday at 10:30 am, often featuring guest speakers. Members travel from across the region—including Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu, Putaruru, Tirau, Hamilton, Morrinsville, Rotorua, Taupiri, Ohaupo, and Thames—to take part. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or simply curious, the Guild would love to welcome you.

About the Morrinsville Gallery

The Morrinsville Art Gallery Charitable Trust is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2025 as the heart of community art in the Matamata-Piako District. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and vibrant space for both locals and visitors in Morrinsville and throughout the beautiful Waikato region.

By supporting local and national artists and creators through our diverse program of exhibitions and events, we aim to inspire and engage our community. Our efforts would not be possible without the invaluable contributions of artists, donors, volunteers, and individuals like you. Thank you for being an integral part of our family and our story.

Join us on this artistic journey and explore exciting opportunities for collaboration.