Overview
This is another of the visual arts sections for all age groups. This section gives the opportunity for anyone interested in needlework to create their own pieces of work and submit them for adjudication. All pieces of work are then exhibited.
Section Secretaries:
Mrs Joan Hogg
Tel: 07980559529
Email: [email protected]
Needlecraft Syllabus Download
NEEDLECRAFT Syllabus 2024Download the section syllabus here:Needlecraft Syllabus 2024
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Each section syllabus includes the rules, conditions of entry, classes and other information. To download the full syllabus containing ALL sections, please see the Main Syllabus 2024(2)
Dates for the diary
| Needlecraft Entries Accepted | Monday 25th March 2024 | King Edward VI College, W Building, Rope Walk Shopping Centre, Nuneaton, CV11 5TZ |
| Needlecraft Entries Accepted | Tuesday 26th March 2024 | King Edward VI College, W Building, Rope Walk Shopping Centre, Nuneaton, CV11 5TZ |
| Adjudication | Wednesday 27th March 2024 | |
| Exhibition Opens | Friday 29th March 2024 | King Edward VI College, W Building, Rope Walk Shopping Centre, Nuneaton, CV11 5TZ |
| Exhibition Closes | Wednesday 3rd April 2024 | Please note the exhibition will be closed on Sunday 31st March |
| Collection Day | Friday 5th April 2024 | King Edward VI College, W Building, Rope Walk Shopping Centre, Nuneaton, CV11 5TZ |
| Presentation of Awards | Wednesday 22nd May 2024 | Salvation Army Citadel, 1 Victoria Street, Nuneaton CV11 5QE |
Trophies and awards
| The Soroptimist Cup | Best Entry in Adult Class |
| The Dress Cup | Best Entry in Dressmaking |
| The Danielle Haddon Cup | Best Entry in Kit Class |
| The Textile Cup | Best Entry in Disabled Class |
| The Beryl & Stan Thompson Trophy | Best Entry Depicting local scenes or a Special Anniversary This Year |
| The Knitting Trophy | Best Entry for Hand or Machine Knitting |
| The Junior Cup | Best Entry Under 18s |
| Inner Wheel Club of Bedworth Needlecraft Shield | Best Entry Group Under 18s |
| *George Eliot Trophy | See syllabus for details. |