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 Secretary:
TBC
Email: [email protected]
Needlecraft Syllabus Download
NEEDLECRAFT Syllabus 2025 Download the section syllabus here: Needlecraft Syllabus.pub 2025
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE -to THE ATKINS BUILDING , HINCKLEY
ALSO – 3 ENTRIES PER PERSON ALLOWED THIS YEAR (individuals); 35 entries per school or group (Due to limited space)
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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 2025
Dates for the diary
| Needlecraft Entries Accepted | Monday 7th April 2025 | NB Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Needlecraft Entries Accepted | Tuesday 8th April 2025 | NB Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Adjudication | Wednesday 9th April 2025 | |
| Exhibition Opens | Monday 14th April 2025 | NB Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Exhibition Closes | Friday 25th April 2025 | Please note the exhibition will be closed over Easter Friday 18th April - Monday 21st April incl. The building MAY open Saturday 19th April, but please check The Atkins website |
| Collection Day | Tuesday 29th April 2025 | Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU |
| Presentation of Awards | Wednesday 30th April 5.30pm -7.30pm | 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. |