We welcome new members!

OVGS Membership is open to anyone interested in furthering the practice and knowledge of the art of embroidery.  Our members are of all skill levels, from beginners to nationally certified teachers, and practice a wide variety of techniques.

To apply for membership, or to renew your membership, please:

• Read our Privacy Policy
• Download and complete the application form (Please note that annual fees increased to $80 in 2022.):  

New Application or Renewal of Membership (PDF)
New Application or Renewal of Membership (Word Version)

Payment Options:

• For e-payments simply return your completed form to the email address on the registration form – the OVGS Treasurer will reach out to you to process your payment. You can also return your form at one of our in-person meetings.
• For cheques you can mail your completed form and the cheque to the address on the registration form. You can also submit your form & cheque during one of our in-person meetings.  Please make your cheque payable to: Ottawa Valley Guild of Stitchery
• For cash payments we recommend that you submit your form and payment at one of our in-person meetings.

New Members:  We recommend that new members contact our Membership Chair before writing a cheque to confirm the exact amount owing.  You may send your request to the email address on the registration form or visit us at an in-person meeting.

Returning Members:  Our annual membership drive takes place during our May and June in-person meetings.  You can also register by email or by mail, using the addresses on the registration form.  Membership cheque deposits and e-transfer collections will start during the first week in June. Please make sure that we have your payment by July 7th so that we can include you in our EAC registration for the 1st of August.

Guests are always welcome at our meetings.

See Meeting Information for the meeting schedule, location information and directions.

Why Should I Join the Guild?

• I can discover and enjoy the companionship of others who stitch.
• I can seek help from an OVGS “Technique Guru” on a stitching problem.
• I can develop my creative embroidery ideas with the help of fellow members.
• I can expand my knowledge and learn a variety of other types of embroidery through a variety of educational programmes at little or no cost.
• I have access to The “Member’s only” website which reports on activities of interest to our membership.
• I can borrow from books and videos from the guild’s highly specialized lending library.
• I can apply for the annual Marian Parry Education Scholarship, named in honour of the late Marian Parry.
• I can attend the annual national Seminar.
• I can display my work at a variety of venues, such as OVGS public showings, featuring a broad range of needle art pieces.

In addition

• I am automatically enrolled in the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada and have access to all the resources of the EAC including:
  • Extensive lending library of books, slides and videos;
  • Study portfolios to aid in research and education of the Needle Arts;
  • Cyber courses, project courses and technique study courses in embroidery techniques from basic to advanced;
  • Teacher Certification Programme;
  • Receiving “Embroidery Canada” magazine, two issues yearly;
  • Contests, seminars, exhibitions, competitions and awards.