Lacemaking – Bobbin Lace and Needle Lace

Lacemaking – Bobbin Lace and Needle Lace

Learn the art of lacemaking with Lindy de Wijn and Helen Crabb from the Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild.

By The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Date and time

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 10:00 AM - Sun, 16 Jun 2024 4:00 PM AEST

Location

The Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw St Golden Point, VIC 3350 Australia

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About this event

  • 1 day 6 hours

Learn the art of lacemaking with Lindy de Wijn and Helen Crabb from the Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild.

In this 2-day workshop, you will learn to make both bobbin lace and needle lace by spending a full day working in each technique.

You will complete a sampler in each technique inspired by a Chinese Processional Costume from the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections which you will have the opportunity to view during the workshop.

At the end of the workshop, you will take your finished work and newfound knowledge and skills home with you.


Age: Suitable for ages 16+

Skill Level: NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Inclusions: All instruction, tools and materials included

Bring: Snacks, lunch, water bottle, notepad and pen

Clothing Guidelines: Comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes.

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The Australian Centre for Rare Arts & Forgotten Trades is a place to learn and preserve Australia's rare trades through a series of workshops and masterclasses.

$530