Facilities and opportunities

Facilities and opportunities to be provided by the National Embroidery Centre - Manchester will include the following:

• A new home for the Guild and its Members
  
  
• A main international visitor attraction
  
  
• An open museum service
  
  
• Permanent exhibition space and storage for the Museum Collection
  
  
• A creative workshop programme
  
  
• A life-long learning & resources programme to include a lecture programme for Guild Members and visitors
  
  
• Research facilities and resources
• To widen the field of embroidery to a greater audience
  
  
• An artist in residence
  
  
• A resident textile conservator
  
  
• Hosting national and international exhibitions
  
  
• Excellent research and library facilities
  
  
• A specialist bookshop and retail outlet
  
  
• Café facilities