Category Archives: Events

Information on Lace Days, demonstrations, etc.

Breaking News! Onsite 2023 OIDFA Congress in Hamburg cancelled

Posted on February 12, 2022 by lacenews

This just in from the OIDFA Executive council: Who would have thought the covid pandemic would still be here and affecting what is possible in everyday life?  It is such an uncertain time to plan any travelling.  As you all … Continue reading →

Posted in Germany | 1 Comment

Doily Free Zone: Lace in the 21st Century – June 12-13, 2021

Posted on May 17, 2021 by lacenews

An Unmissable Opportunity! Lace enthusiasts across the globe will be glued to their screens over the weekend of June 12th and 13th for the Web-based symposium ‘Doily Free Zone’, for 16 exciting lectures and 11 workshops presented by the cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Virtual Events | Leave a comment

Breaking News! OIDFA Estonia Congress Cancelled

Posted on April 28, 2021 by lacenews

The 2021 OIDFA Congress in Tartu, Estonia has been cancelled. The anticipated dates were July 30-August 1, 2021 for the Congress, July 26-29 for workshops, and August 2-5 for tours. This follows the cancellation of the 2020 Congress in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Estonia | Leave a comment

Breaking News! 2021 IOLI Convention Rescheduled to 2023

Posted on October 31, 2020 by lacenews

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the IOLI 2021 convention in Reno, Nevada has been rescheduled to June 25-30, 2023 (thank you Belinda Belisle). IOLI is planning activities for a 2021 Virtual Convention.

Posted in USA | 3 Comments

Breaking News! 2020 IOLI convention in Mesa, Arizona has been cancelled.

Posted on May 3, 2020 by lacenews

The convention will be rescheduled for 2022. Word on the street is that the proposed date will be July 17-23, 2022.

Posted in USA | 1 Comment

Lace Event Belgium: Turnhoutse kant – October 28-29, 2017

Posted on October 23, 2017 by lacenews

Tentoonstelling Turparen: Turnhoutse kant (Flemish Community, Antwerp, Turnhout) Organizers:  Lace group Tuparen, Oud Turnhout, Belgium Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017 and Sunday, October 29, 2017 Time: Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00 Place: De Djoelen Steenweg op Mol 3, 2360 Oud-Turnhout, Belgium … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Leave a comment

Lace Event Spain: I Encuentro de Bolillos de Fuenterrebollo – September 9, 2017

Posted on September 6, 2017 by lacenews

I’m gradually getting back to posting events.  This one arrived by email yesterday. I Encuentro de Bolillos de Fuenterrebollo, Segovia (Segovia, Castile and León) Organizers:  La Asociación de Amas de Casa y el Ayuntamiento de Fuenterrebollo Collaborators:  Ayuntamiento de Fuenterrebollo Date: Saturday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Spain | 2 Comments

Lace Event Belgium: World Lace Congress Brugge 2018 : 2018 August 17th until 19th : LIVING LACE

Posted on July 10, 2017 by lacenews

“World Lace Congress Brugge 2018 : 2018 August 17th until 19th : LIVING LACE Many enthusiastic lace aficionados, collectors, and museums will exhibit their masterpieces, offering a varied selection, historical as well as contemporary, including Antwerp lace of the 17th … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium | Leave a comment

Lace Event UK: Wolds Lacemakers Quarterly Meeting – May 13, 2017

Posted on May 8, 2017 by lacenews

Wolds Lacemakers Quarterly Meeting Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017 Place: The Marist Church Hall 119 Cottingham Road, Kingston-upon-Hull HU5 2DH England Car parking is available. Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Websites:  http://www.woldslacemakers.co.uk Twitter: @woldslacemakers Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/j5lko4x Workshop: Kumihimo (Japanese Braid) … Continue reading →

Posted in UK and Ireland | Leave a comment

Lace Event USA: Great Lakes Lace Group Spring Fling 2017 – May 5-8, 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by lacenews

Spring Fling 2017 – The Great Lace Escape Sponsor:  Great Lakes Lace Group, Inc. Date:  Friday May 5, to Sunday, May 7, 2017 Place:  Kensington Hotel 3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Call and make reservations (734-761-7800 or … Continue reading →

Posted in USA | Leave a comment