Lace Event Spain: IX Encuentro de Encajeras, Miranda de Ebro (Burgos, Castile and León), April 14, 2013

IX Encuentro de Encajaras, Miranda de Ebro (Burgos, Castile and León)
Sponsor:  Associación de Encajeras de Miranda de Ebro
c/ Saturnino Rubio No 3 Bajo, Apartado de Correos No 44
09200 Miranda de Ebro (Burgos)
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Time: 10:00 to 14:30
Place: Pabellón del Ebro al Multifuncional de Bayas
Website:   http://tinyurl.com/d6wpb4k  (includes a poster)

Program
10:00  Welcome
10:30  Start working
11:00  Lunch
13:30  Gift presentation
14:30  Meal

Reservations must be made by April 2, 2013.  Space will be allocated in the order that reservations are received.
Phone:  682 104 950 (Pilar)

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Lace Event Spain: III Encuentro de Encaje de Bolillos, Calatayud (Zaragoza) – April 14, 2013

III Encuentro de Encaje de Bolillos, Calatayud (Zaragoza)
Sponsor: Encajeras Biblitanas
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Time: 10:00 to 14:30
Place: La Factoría resort (Hotel Calatayud)
Website:  http://encajerasbilbilitanas.blogspot.com/

Program at the Factoria Resort:
10:00  Participant receiption
10:15   Coffee and pastries
10:30  Lacemaking demonstrations
12:00  Sandwich and bottle of water
12:30  Presentation of gifts
13:00  Raffle
13:30  Meal at the Hotel Calatayud

Registration:  2 Euros, cost of meal is 11 Euros
Please confirm participation prior to March 25th. Space is limited to 400 persons, allocated in the order registration is received.
Email:
encajeras biblitanas@gmail.com
Phone:  678901361, Esther

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Lace Event Spain: VI Encuentro de Bolillos, Zafra – April 13, 2013

VI Encuentro de Bolillos Zafra
Sponsor: Asociación Curtural y Artesanal Encaje de Bolillos “Ciudad de Zafra”
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Time: Events start at 9:30 AM
Place: Pabellón Institucional del Recinto Ferial
Website: http://bolilloszafra.jimdo.com/noticias/

Program:
9:30 – 10:00  Reception
10:00  Delivery of gifts to participants
10:30  Welcome by Sra. Alcadesa de Zafra
11:00  Start of the demonstration, exhibition of works, vendors available
13:30  End of the activities

Fees: 3 EUR per person, plus 15 EUR per person for meal
Telephone: 692098424 / 657851205 / 692098426
Email: 
lumi-bolilloszafra@hotmail.com

The Zafra event attracts about 400 lacemakers, and is part of the larger Zafra International Fair from February 18-22, 2013. 

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Auction: Augusta Auctions, Specialty Fashion & Textile Sale – April 17, 2013

Specialty Fashion and Textile Auction
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Place: Landmark on the Park
160 Central Park W @ 76th
http://tinyurl.com/cazxzc9
Preview: 3 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, April 16th and 9AM to Noon on sale day
Time:
Auction begins at noon, Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Web Catalog:
http://tinyurl.com/c9xvba6, or http://tinyurl.com/bsrygk8 for a searchable index. Final prices will eventually be posted on the web catalog.
Specialists:
Karen E. Augusta, karen@augusta-auction.com, 802-376-9988
Bob Ross, bob@augusta-auction.com, 802-376-7166
Other Phone: 802-463-3333

There are a few lace offerings in this auction, lots 63 through 79. Lot 72 is a very good Duchesse flounce, 30″ x 100″. Five Alençon borders in lot 76, and 5 18th c Brussels bobbinlace borders – one looks like Mechlin. The Chantilly shawl in lot 68 looks handmade, but I wish there were more detailed closeups. There are also 3 Reticella borders; a bit hard to date really accurately.  There are also a few Irish Crochet garments later in the sale.

Bidding: You can sign up for online bidding at http://tinyurl.com/ct8mbxt through the liveauctioneers site. Buyer’s premium is 23%.

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Competition: Biennial “Kenmare Lace Festival 2013” Competition – Final submission due September 3, 2013

Sponsor: The Kenmare Chamber of Commerce
Contest Website:  http://kenmarelacefestival.com/competition/
Contest Rules:  http://kenmarelacefestival.com/competition-rules/  (see below)
Contest Entry form:   http://kenmarelacefestival.com/competition-entry-form/
online submission available, or download form entryform This can be emailed to kenmarelacefestival@gmail.com or posted directly to Lynne Brennan, Kenmare Chamber of Commerce, The Heritage Centre, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Entry Form Deadline: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Entry Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Post or drop off entry to post to Lynne Brennan, Kenmare Chamber of Commerce, The Heritage Centre, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland

This contest is one of two being held in connection with the 2013 Kenmare Lace Festival. Three prizes are offered in three separate categories:

Section A:  Traditional Irish Lace
Design may be original or from a stated existing source. Judging is based on workmanship, presentation, loyality to tradition, and design if original. White thread is preferred unless colored thread was traditionally used.
1. Needlepoint Lace (Kenmare, Youghal, etc.)
2. Bobbin Lace
3.  Traditional Irish Crochet Lace
4. Carrickmacross Lace
5. Limericak Lace (Tambour/Run)
6. Tatting
7. Battenburg
1st prize: €1,000/2nd prize: €500/3rd prize: €250

Section B:  Contemporary Lace
Theme – The Gathering (given a brief description of how the work fits in with the theme)
Designs may be original or from a stated existing source, and may use any combination of materials or lace techniques. 2D pieces may not exceed 50 cm x 50 cm. 3D pieces may not exceed 30 cm in any direction.
1st prize: €500/2nd prize: €250/3rd prize €200

Section C: Young Lacemakers
(i)  Open to children aged 11 and under on Oct 1, 2013
      1st prize: €50/2nd prize: €25/3rd prize: €20
(ii) Open to teenagers aged 12 to 18 on Oct 1, 2013
      1st prize: €100/2nd prize: €50/3rd prize: €25
Young Lacemakers may enter either Section A or B using the same rules. Entries will be judged separately.

Entry Fee:  Adults €20. Young Lacemakers under 18 years – Free
Eligibility:  All lacemakers except workshop teachers and organizing committee members.  One entry per person. Overseas packages must not exceed 2 kg including packing.
Entries remain property of the maker, and  as many as possible will be exhibited at the Festival exhibition.

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Lace Event Ireland: Kenmare Lace Festival – October 3-6, 2013

Kenmare Lace Festival
Sponsors: The Kenmare Lace Centre  http://www.kenmarelace.ie/
Date: October 3-6, 2013
Place: Kenmare, Southwest Kerry, Ireland
Time:  tbd
Web Site: http://kenmarelacefestival.com/
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/clskf69
Video made by NBC in the US:  http://vimeo.com/60548990

This festival is part of “The Gathering Ireland 2013” which is a series of events to be held throughout the year. Workshops will be held in the following areas:
Kenmare Needlepoint Lace
Irish Crochet Lace
Limerick Run and Tambour lace
Bobbin Lace
Tatting and Battenburg Lace

Two competitions will also be held, and are posted separately on LaceNews.

This post will be updated as more details become available.

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Lace Event France: 1er Festival d’Alençon, Fil et Dentelle – September 27-29, 2013

La Premier Festival d’Alençon, Fil et Dentelle
Sponsors: Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie d’Alençon
Conseil Général de l’Orne, Comité départmental du Tourisme de l’Orne
Archives départmentales de l’Orne, la Ville d’Alençon, Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle, Ensenble dyamisons Alenéon, Association de la Dentelle au Point d’Alençon
Date: September 27-29, 2013
Place: la Hall aux Toiles et la Halle au Blé
directions – http://www.festivaldalencon.com/informations-pratiques/
Time: 10:00 to 19:00
Web Site: http://www.festivaldalencon.com/le-festival/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dentelle.lace.alencon

This festival is part of the celebration of the addition of Alençon lace to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.  Many textile arts will be included in the event, including lace, embroidery, quilting, sewing, and others. This post will be updated as more information becomes available.
Events will include:
Lace demonstrations – Alençon, Argentan, Bourg-le-Roi, Caen-Bayeux-Courseulles, La Perriere, etc.
Exhibitions:
historic textiles, weaving, lace, etc.
Veronica Zimmermann, textile artist combining needle and bobbinlace with other materials  (see http://verozim.com/)
The history of the Bohin needle company, in business since 1833
Lectures  on lace, lace in fashion, Sainte-Thérèse-de-l’Enfant-Jésus who was born in Alençon, etc.
Workshops on various subjects will be hosted by a number of cafes in town.

Reservations for Vendors and Demonstrators (due May 17, 2013): participants
Reservations for Associations (due May 17, 2013):  Associations
Contact: Céline Marie, celine.marie@alencon.cci.fr
Phone: 02 33 82 82 82

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Lace Event USA: Chesapeake Region Lace Guild Spring Lace Day – April 27, 2013

Chesapeake Region Lace Guild Spring Lace Day
Date:
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Place: Old Town Hall
3999 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Time: doors open at 8:00 AM for set-up.  Guild meeting begins at 10:00
Flyer: 2013 CRLG Spring Lace Day Registration
Website: http://www.crlg.org

Program Speaker: Regina Madory Walter, “Plain and Fancy Needlework”, 11:00 AM
Mini-workshops: Begin at 1:30 PM. Registration required.
Tamara Webb, Adding Beads to Bobbin Lace
Holly Van Sciver, Bobbin Lace Tallies and Leaves
Vending: Van Sciver Bobbin Lace – lace books, patterns, lacemaking threads and tools
Carolyn Hottenstein – artist and lace collector, antique needlework tools & clothing
Consignment table from the membership

Registration Fee: CRLG members must register. $10.00 per-registration, $12.00 at the door.
Registration details can be found in the flyer.

   Fairfax

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Lace Event USA: New England Lace Group Annual Retreat & Workshops – May 17-19, 2013

New England Lace Group Retreat and Workshops 2013
Date: May 17-19, 2012
Place:
Sacred Hearts Retreat Centre
226 Great Neck Rd, Wareham, MA 02571
Website:
http://tinyurl.com/cdobxc7
Flyer:
NELG retreat
Email:
nelgretreat@gmail.com
Phone:
203-876-8314 or 203-500-1100

The New England Lace Group invites you to attend their Annual Retreat & Workshops at the Sacred Hearts Retreat Centre, Wareham, Massachusetts. Holly Van Sciver will be teaching Torchon, Bedfordshire, Bucks Point, Lester, Honiton or contemporary lace at all levels. Pompi Parry will be teaching Downton (Pompi’s local point ground lace), French Polychrome Blonde from Courseulles and Chrysanthemum. Pompi is also happy if you want to bring along a pillow which has been lurking in the back of the cupboard waiting to solve a problem or just to have the time to work without domestic interruptions.

The vendor will be van Scriver Bobbin Lace.

Come to retreat, come for a workshop or split the weekend and do some of ceach!

Registration opens February 1, 2013.

   Wareham

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Lace Event USA: Heritage Village Lace Guild 25th Lace Seminar – May 4-5, 2013

Heritage Village Lace Guild 25th Lace Seminary
(formerly Amherst Museum Lace Guild)

Date: Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, 2013
Place: Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village (formerly Amherst Museum)
3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst, New York, USA 14228
http://www.bnhv.org/
Time: Saturday 8:30 to 4:45
Sunday 9:00 to 4:00
Flyer and registration form: lace2013
Website: http://www.orgsites.com/ny/amherst-museum-lace-guild/

Speaker:  Dr. Cherry Searle, “The First Fibers”
Classes: 
Holly Van Sciver, Bucks Bobbin Lace – Beginning and Continuing
Karey Solomon, Field-of-Flowers Tatted Bead Purse
Joan Sulecki, Battenberg Swan
Merchants Mall on Saturday
Exhibition runs through March 2013

Registration: must be received by Thursday April 25, 2013
Information: 716-839-1220

Heritage     Buffalo Niagra

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