Lace making

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Mixed bobbin lace making in Surrey

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 23rd October 2020

£90

At the present time it is good to carry on being creative and focusing on the present. So if you run into trouble with your lace and need help ! Please get in touch via the contact a tutor and attach a picture and I will try and help. These three days would be an ideal opportunity to relax and make lace enjoying the company of like minded people. Come along and try your hand at one of the laces below or work on your current project, or have help...

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Beginners lace making taster workshop

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 17th October 2020

£60

Why not learn a new craft that is a calming and therapeutic hobby, while spending a weekend with creative like minded students and offering the opportunity to make new friends. During the session Tina will teach you how to prepare your bobbins and pricking, learn the basic stitches & how to tension your work. This will lead to you producing your first traditional bandage of lace. Each student will progress at their own pace, with plenty of time to revisit any necessary areas and ask questions. If you already own...

Bobbin Lace

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 9th October 2020

£479

This is a practical course for all abilities of lacemakers from those who have a knowledge of only the basic stitches to those who wish to study advanced techniques in the British and European laces. Many of the continental laces are taught with the aid of a colour-coded diagram to help students continue their work at home. Time will be given to relating threads to patterns and finishing and mounting lace. Tutor Information Jacquie Tinch has taught for over 30 years at venues throughout the country including several courses for...

Bobbin Lace - A Week Long Break

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 27th June 2021

£931

This is a practical course for all abilities of lacemakers from those who have a knowledge of only the basic stitches to those who wish to study advanced techniques in the British and European laces. Many of the continental laces are taught with the aid of a colour-coded diagram to help students continue their work at home. Time will be given to relating threads to patterns and finishing and mounting lace. Tutor Jacquie Tinch: I started teaching private classes about thirty-five years ago and while working for West Sussex County...

Bobbin Lace - Weekend Course

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 15th October 2021

£535

This is a practical course for all abilities of lacemakers from those who have a knowledge of only the basic stitches to those who wish to study advanced techniques in the British and European laces. Many of the continental laces are taught with the aid of a colour-coded diagram to help students continue their work at home. Time will be given to relating threads to patterns and finishing and mounting lace. Tutor Information Jacquie Tinch has taught for over 30 years at venues throughout the country including several courses for...

Hardanger Embroidery - Three Day Break

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 2nd November 2020

£532

Originating in southwest Norway, this very attractive whitework technique involves cutting and removing threads in order to produce lovely lacy designs. Worked on any evenweave fabric, using stranded cotton and perle threads it can also be combined with cross stitch. Choose a design to work on or a sampler of stitches. Suitable for all abilities. Tutor Information Annette Bolton studied City and Guilds in a variety of subjects covering beading, hand and machine embroidery, Stumpwork, mixed media and design. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has a...

Honiton Lace - Weekend Break

In-person course

Somerset - Next course on 20th November 2020

£338

This practical course is designed for bobbin lacemakers of all abilities. For those who have knowledge of basic bobbin stitches there is the opportunity to be introduced to the techniques of this classic English lace. Those experienced in Honiton lacemaking can expand their skills and understanding of this lace and gain inspiration and guidance on interpretation and design development. Whatever your level, come and enjoy the magic of lacemaking. Tutor Information Liz Trebble started lacemaking in 1978 and became a member of the Devon Lace Teachers in 1985 working for...

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Idrija Lace: jewellery / accessories / traditional

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 23rd October 2020

£90

Idrija Lace is a tape lace that uses only five/seven pairs of bobbins, but enables you to make a wide variety of patterns. You can make rings, bracelets, brooches, ear rings, necklaces, or hair accessories as well as some of the more traditional items such as mats, edging, and inserts for mounting on/in fabric, (eg; table cloth centre, T-shirts, or blouse sleeves). You can work either in white, ecru, cotton, linen, silk, metallic threads, or even mixed colours. Idrija lace originated in Slovenia, near the Alps in Italy. Traditional it...

Lace Making - 2 night retreat

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 3rd September 2021

£385

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Friday afternoon for a fun, filled weekend of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 75 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. The course will run Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm and will finish at 4pm on the Sunday afternoon. We...

Lace Making - 5 night retreats

In-person course

Stirlingshire - Next course on 8th November 2020

£695

Whether travelling as an individual, couple or a group - everyone is welcome! Arriving Sunday afternoon for a fun, filled week of crafting. Staying in Gartmore House with comfortable en suite bedrooms, situated in 75 acres of beautiful surroundings on Gartmore Estate in the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Friendly and warm welcoming staff with excellent tuition for the complete beginner to the more advanced. We offer a complimentary pick up and drop off service from and to Stirling train station to take the stress out...

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