Lafayette Lacemakers, Inc., is a charter of the International Organization of Lace, Inc. Our goal is to educate and develop an appreciation for lace + the fine art of lacemaking. We meet monthly for educational programs + workshops.
We have just added another beginning bobbin lace class with Karen Thompson to our online class schedule. The practice session is Monday, October 30th and the class starts Monday, November 6th, so there is just enough time to register and receive your kit. Register with the link below, or at https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/. If you have any questions, please email VirtualWorkshops@thelacemuseum.org.
A 12-Hour Introduction to Bobbin Lace
Course Description: An introduction to bobbin lace basics from winding the bobbins and learning the basic movements to making 4 samples, each building on the skills already learned. Each session is preceded by a 45-60 minute practice session that covers 2-camera setup, kit contents and how to wind bobbins before class.
Level: Beginner
Registration Fee: $75�Kit: $75 All supplies are available in a kit OR you can use your own bobbin lace tools.
Workshop Dates: 4 Mondays – November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 2023�Workshop Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon PST�Practice for this session: Monday, October 30 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT�
"Among the Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust collection is an eclectic group of items the Webb family brought with them when they emigrated from England to Ormondville, Southern Hawke’s Bay, and of particular significance is a beautiful hand-made lace sampler." Link Above to article.
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