The Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, The Walled Garden, Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6AB

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am - 5 pm (summer) 10 am - 4 pm (winter)
Closed Monday except Bank Holidays

 To book workshops and talks taking place in the gallery telephone 01932 788101

or ask in person on your next visit.

Gallery Admission Free

Tuesday 10 January to Sunday 29 January

Pupils of Lady Eleanor Holles

Saturday 21 January 10 am to 3 pm
WORKSHOP

crewel embroidery - sophie long

An introduction to Crewel work - no experience required. 
Using crewel wools, create a piece of embroidery using a variety of stitches - woven wheels, long and short, French knots, herringbone stitch. 
Cost £40.00 - Kit price £10.00

Saturday 28 January 10 am to 3 pm
WORKSHOP

jewellery - jeremy g hicks

Combining familiar objects and materials with more traditional, precious, jewellery making materials you will design and finish at least one piece of Jewellery or objet d’art personal to you. 
£45.00 includes all materials.

Saturday 4 February 10 am to 3 pm 
WORKSHOP

felt work - diane higgins

Suitable for beginners and intermediate. Experiment and explore the versatility of Felt making and create your own unique purse, picture or piece of jewellery. 
£35.00 - includes materials.
This workshop will be repeated on 28 April.

Tuesday 6 March to Sunday 25 March

800 years of giving

celebrating the work of walton charity

Walton Charity’s Almshouses are brought to life with this community hanging with intricately and individually embroidered photographs from the past 100 years.
To celebrate the 800th anniversary of Walton Charity, Riverhouse worked with the charity to stage an exhibition and programme of community projects. 
Designed and led by Linda Robinson, Stitch -Walton Charity brought together over 50 local people to create this unique insight into the past. 

Funded by the Charity of Robert Phillips.

Saturday 10 March

clematis pruning day

British Clematis Society Members are in the Walled Garden pruning the Clematis collection. 
Come along and watch or have a go. 
10.30am - 12.30pm and 2.00 - 3.30pm.

Monday 19 March 10 am to 3 pm
WORKSHOP

willow workshops - Anna Kirsch

Saturday 24 March 10 am to 3 pm
WORKSHOP

stumpwork - sophie long

Introduction to stumpwork embroidery ideal for beginners. 
Try out a range of stumpwork (raised embroidery) techniques including needle lace and embroidered slips. 
£40.00 - kit price £10.00

Tuesday 27 March to Sunday 22 April

chaim stephenson - a retrospective

Retrospective exhibition celebrating the work of sculptor Chaim Stephenson 
on show in the Gallery and Garden.

Private, spiritual, sensitive, with a powerful inner strength - all could equally describe the man Chaim Stephenson and his work. A Sculptor for over 50 years exhibiting in one-man and mixed shows across the UK and abroad, his work is in a number of private collections. A major piece, dedicated by Desmond Tutu in 1994 at St Martin-in-the-Fields Church Trafalgar Square stands as a memorial to victims of apartheid.
Mainly figurative, Chaim produces work in a variety of media including bronze, plaster, wood, resin and metal. His work varies in size from exquisitely small and tactile hand held pieces to full-size figures, often reflecting his apprehensions about the state of the world. His work can sit equally well indoors or outside.
We are proud to host this retrospective look at Chaim Stephenson the Sculptor.

Monday 16 April 10 am to 3 pm
WORKSHOP

willow workshops - Anna Kirsch

Popular outdoor willow workshops return. Learn the basic techniques working with living willow. 
Make an outdoor planter with an array of coloured willow, or a structure to enhance your garden. 
£55.00 - includes materials.

Saturday 28 April 10 am to 3 pm 
WORKSHOP

felt work - diane higgins

Suitable for beginners and intermediate. Experiment and explore the versatility of Felt making and create your own unique purse, picture or piece of jewellery. 
£35.00 - includes materials.

Tuesday 1 May to Sunday 27 May

allure of concrete

Rebecca Fairley is a graduate of Huddersfield University, achieving a degree in Surface Design for Fashion and Interiors. The focus of her work towards the end of her studies has been material manipulation and working in particular with concrete which she moulds using unlikely materials, such as knit and crochet, forming exciting surfaces that juxtapose the idea of hard and soft. Strong colours are introduced along with materials such as glass and plastic creating a playful mix which challenges the way concrete is commonly perceived. (A projected slide show will accompany the work on display)

Tuesday 19 June to Sunday 15 July

olympic heart

Pupils from several local schools, ages ranging between 6 and 15, unite to take part in this exciting Art project to produce a large scale outdoor Art installation to coincide with the 2012 Olympics. A collaboration with Artist Stuart Simler working with the Sunbury gallery and local schools to represent a journey experienced by all who take part in this collaborative endeavour to be showcased in the Gallery and Walled Garden.

Sketch of installation - Stuart Simler

Saturday 7 July 

picnic in the park

An evening concert in the Walled Garden once again organized by the Friends of the Embroidery. Details nearer the time. 
7 pm to 9 pm. -Tickets £12.50 - £6.50 under 12's

Tuesday 17 July to Sunday 12 August

child's play 

6th anniversary exhibition of embroidery

An embroidery exhibition to celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the opening of the Gallery. 

'Child’s Play' is this year’s challenge for our 'in house' exhibition by the volunteers, friends and associates of the Embroidery and Gallery. The embroideries will be representations or copies of original paintings or drawings by children and should make a charming and colourful exhibition.

Gallery Admission Free

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (summer) 10am - 4pm (winter)
Closed Monday except Bank Holidays

group bookings & talks 

Regular talks on the Sunbury Millennium Embroidery are given by our experienced volunteers and last approximately 20 minutes. Why not combine your visit with a set lunch or afternoon tea (home made) followed by a walk around the historic walled garden. We can comfortably accommodate parties of up to 12. Booking essential. Booking form available on request. Talks are free, but any donations are gratefully received.

 To book workshops and talks taking place in the gallery telephone 01932 788101

or ask in person on your next visit.