Membership Categories

The Guild offers the following membership categories. Details of membership entitlements are set out below:

It has been decided to reintroduce a joining fee of $15 which will become effective from 1 July 2011. This will apply to all new memberships and lapsed memberships which are not paid by 30 September.

Membership is paid for 12 months. The member nominates the membership level required when completing the membership form. This membership status is for 12 months. When renewing membership the status can then be changed if required.

All membership fees are due 1 July each year and cover the financial year 1 July to 30 June. Half year membership is not available.

INDIVIDUAL

Annual membership fee of $55 (incl GST) Membership entitles you to the following:

Exhibitions - Exhibit two quilts at the annual exhibition at Darling Harbour – the biggest and most prestigious exhibition in Australia. Enter the Art to Wear exhibition at the annual exhibition or enter The New Quilt exhibition for contemporary quilters held bi-annually at the Manly Art Gallery. A fee applies for all of the above.
Receive The Template, a quarterly newsletter with all the latest information about the guild activities.
Use of the Guild library – books can be borrowed from the office or be posted to you – return postage is paid by the member.
Visit the office on the first Friday of the month for Friday Showcase. Selected members display quilts and talk about their quilting journey, an informal show and tell. Each month several quilts from Friday Showcase are hung in the office for all visitors to enjoy. A small entry fee applies.
Attend the General Meetings, held at the Burwood RSL Club. The day starts at 11.00 am with a member demonstration - an informative 45 minute discussion about different techniques, products etc. Shop with our invited retailer and have lunch at the club. At 1.00pm the general meeting will commence, management committee and subcommittee reports followed by an interesting and informative guest speaker, member show and tell and afternoon tea.
Attend an Away Meeting, visiting country groups and quilt shops for a weekend. A fee applies for this weekend.
Valuation - have your treasured quilts valued. Our experienced team of valuers will examine your quilt and issue a certificate, bookings are essential. A fee applies with a discount to Guild members.
Attend workshops with local, interstate and international tutors. Fees apply.
Meet other Guild members at the annual weekend retreat – a relaxing weekend of sewing, laughter and good company. Fee applies.
If you are interested in teaching or if you are already teaching patchwork and quilting you can participate in the Teacher Accreditation Programme. The learning modules are easily achievable and designed for beginners to advanced specialist techniques.
Participate in the annual Quilt Challenge, a themed challenge of small quilts. The winners and prizes are awarded at the AGM and the quilts then become a touring exhibition for 2 years travelling to guilds, groups and galleries around Australia.
Discount VIP entry tickets to the Darling Harbour Craft & Quilt Fair.
Attend four Quilt Study Group meetings per year.
Apply for a Guild Scholarship.

FAMILY

Annual membership fee of $77 (incl GST)

Family membership is available to family members residing at the same address.
Those covered by Family membership must be listed on the membership form.
The same entitlements are accorded to Family members as to Individual members. A family is two adults and any children under 18 years.
One copy of The Template is provided.
Two quilts per member may be exhibited at the Sydney Quilt show, standard entry fee applies to adult members, there is no entry fee for members under 18 years of age.
Attend four Quilt Study Group meetings per year.
Apply for a Guild Scholarship.

JUNIOR

Annual membership fee of $22 (incl GST)

Junior membership is available to those under 18. Date of birth to be indicated on membership form.
The same entitlements are accorded to Junior members as to Individual members.
Exhibit at the Sydney Quilt show at no cost
Attend four Quilt Study Group meetings per year.
Apply for a Guild Scholarship.

GROUP

Annual membership fee of $88 (incl GST)

The group must nominate a contact person.
Group membership allows groups to exhibit group quilts - a raffle quilt/s or group friendship quilts. The quilts are then entered into the group category. Two group quilts made by the members of the group can be entered in the Quilt show. A group is classed as 3 people making the quilt. Entry fee applies.
Two copies of The Template newsletter will be posted quarterly.
Two group members may attend Guild workshops at member rates
The group may apply for the Country Tutor workshop rebate
Discount VIP entry tickets to the Darling Harbour Craft & Quilt Fair
Use of Library via one nominated contact person from the group
Group quilts can be valued at a guild member rates, other quilts at non guild member rate.
Attendance at Guild meetings as visitor .
Attendance at Quilt Study Group meetings at non member rate of $15.
20% discount on frame hire.

Group Insurance: In addition, the committee has successfully negotiated a new business insurance policy which will provide public liability insurance for financial member groups. The policy will give member groups public liability insurance for all group meetings, workshops and exhibitions. The policy also has a provision for insurance of quilts at exhibitions. It is not compulsory for member groups to participate in this insurance but many groups will find this to be an inexpensive alternative to existing insurance options.

To participate in this policy, a group is required to pay a capitation fee of $5.00 for each NON guild member of the group. Group members who are financial individual members of the Guild will not pay the capitation fee. For further details please email the Guild President.

JUNIOR GROUP MEMBERSHIP

Annual membership fee of $44 (incl GST)

Junior quiltmakers (up to 18 years of age) from the same school or geographical area can form a group. The group must nominate a contact person.
Each junior group member is entitled to enter one quilt in the Sydney Quilt show free of charge.
A quarterly newsletter, The Template, will be sent to the group.
Members have access to the Guild library on the same terms as other members; and
Two junior members from the group may attend Guild workshops at the Guild members' price.

OVERSEAS MEMBERSHIP

Annual membership fee of $50 (incl GST)

Exhibitions - Exhibit two quilts at the annual exhibition at Darling Harbour – the biggest and most prestigious exhibition in Australia.
Receive The Template, a quarterly newsletter with all the latest information about the guild activities (additional postage is payable).
When visiting Sydney, Overseas members can take advantage of all member benefits.