Category Archives: Making & Identifying Lace

Competitions: The Lace Guild John Bull Trophy Competition 2016: Let’s Celebrate! – Entries due June 3, 2016

Posted on February 17, 2015 by lacenews

The 2016 Lace Guild Exhibition, Incorporating the John Bull Lace Competition “Let’s Celebrate” Sponsor: The Lace Guild The Hollies, 53 Audnam, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 4AE, UK Contest Website: http://tinyurl.com/nrwy43s Contest Rules: Schedule and Rules Contest Entry form: Contact The … Continue reading →

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Competition: Biennial “Kenmare Lace Festival 2015” International Lacemaking Competition – Entries due March 5, 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by lacenews

2015 International Lacemaking Competition Sponsor: 2015 Kenmare Lace Festival Committee http://tinyurl.com/pdm83zt Contest Website:    http://tinyurl.com/qhfmasx Contest Entry form: Online submission available http://tinyurl.com/prgcd4l Or download form 2015-Int-Comp-Entry-Form. This can be emailed to kenmarelacefestival@gmail.com, or posted to Emer Finnegan, Kenmare Lace & Design … Continue reading →

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Competitions: 2015 IOLI Lace Contest – Lace on the Prairie – Entries due July 1, 2015

Posted on February 2, 2015 by lacenews

Sponsor: International Old Lacers, Inc., in conjunction with the 2015 Convention hosted by the The Doris Southard Lace Guild Contest Rules:  2015_contest_rules Contest Entry form: IOLI_Lace_Contest_2015_Entry_Form MLS contest website: http://tinyurl.com/lhgmovj Information: Lace Contest Chair – Belinda Belisle,  562-596-7882, ioli.recordingsec@gmail.com or … Continue reading →

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Competition: Wettbewerbsedingungen für 2015 – Steine – Entries due February 28, 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by lacenews

Wettbewerbsedingungen für 2015 Theme:  Steine (Stones) Sponsor:  Deutschen Spitzengilde e. V. Contest Website: http://tinyurl.com/py5d5h4 Contest Entry form:  Wettbewerb-2015-Steine-Anmeldeunterlagen Entry Form Deadline: Entry form must be sent by February 15, 2015 Entry Submission Deadline: Entries must be sent by February 28, … Continue reading →

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Lace Classes UK: Lace classes at Knuston Hall from October 14, 2014 to March 15, 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by lacenews

Apologies, I’m a bit late on listing these, but there are still three months to go. Lace classes at Knuston Hall from October 14, 2014 to March 15, 2015 Place:   Knuston Hall Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 7EU (see brochure for … Continue reading →

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On the Internet: Lace Guild Annual Advent Calendar for 2014

Posted on November 30, 2014 by lacenews

This just in from the Lace Guild’s amazing webmaster, David Leader – another great internet display and associated app.  The first of the Advent Calendar pictures will be active on December 1st, with daily updates. There is also a competition … Continue reading →

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Workshop CA: Needle Lace in Wire Classes, Lenka Suchanek – November 2 and November 30, 2014

Posted on October 12, 2014 by lacenews

Needle Lace in Stainless Steel Date and Time: Sunday, November 2, 2014  (a few spaces still available) Cost:  $120.00, materials $10.00 Tools: Bolster or honiton style pillow recommended, $95.00 or bring your own. This workshop introduces needle lacemaking with stainless … Continue reading →

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Workshop CA: Needle Lace in Wire for Beginners, Lenka Suchanek – October 5, 2014

Posted on September 17, 2014 by lacenews

Needle Lace in Wire for Beginners Instructor:  Lenka Suchanek Date and Time: Sunday, October 5, 2014, 9:30 to 17:30 Venue: South Surrey Arts Centre (in collaboration with Semiahmoo Arts) 14601 20 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Website: http://tinyurl.com/plb9xvp Information and … Continue reading →

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Workshop UK: Wire Bobbin Lace for Contemporary Lace Makers, Lauran Sundin – Sept 10-12, 2014 – Correction

Posted on August 13, 2014 by lacenews

The Waddesdon Manor (England) Wire Lace Class, Sept 10-11-12, 2014, (http://tinyurl.com/pefdx7w) was incorrectly listed as a continuing wire bobbin lace class. It is an intro class and although basic bobbin lace skills are necessary; no previous wire experience is required. … Continue reading →

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Workshop UK: New Bedfordshire Course in Derby, Louise West – September 8-12, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by lacenews

New Bedfordshire Course in Derby Teacher:  Louise West Dates and Times: 8th-12th September 2014,  9.30-5.30 daily with an hour for lunch, which is included. (special diets can be catered for by prior arrangement) Venue: Banks Mill Studios 71 Bridge St, … Continue reading →

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