Lenka's Way of LaceRates
Posted on September 4, 2014
Rates for lacemaking instruction are variable, depending on location, group size, level etc. Therefore, the following outline should be taken as a guide only. Let us know, if we can build a lesson plan to accommodate your needs.
- Private lessons : $60.00 / hour
- Semi-private lessons (2-3 students) : $20.00 – 30.00 / hour / per student
- Groups (4+ students) : $13.00 – 15.00 / hour / per student (lower rates available for large groups of 12+ students)
- Tools and supplies are provided at extra fee
Contact: Lenka
e-mail laceaway at gmail dot com
phone 778-288-0720
Lacemaking Workshops – Fall 2014
Posted on September 4, 2014
Series of three intensive workshops for beginners to introduce needle lace technique in wire – copper, stainless steel and silver. Instruction will cover basic stitches, building patterns, working with different wires and finishing. Main goal of the series is to equip lacemakers with skill and understanding of small scale needle lace techniques, so they can create their own designs and make lace jewellery or delicate lace art.
Needle Lace in Copper Wire – Oct 5th
Needle Lace in Stainless Steel Wire – Nov 2nd
Needle Lace in Silver Wire – Nov 30th
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Needle Lace in Wire for Beginners – COPPER
This workshop introduces needle lacemaking in copper wire and explains how to build patterns from basic stitches, within and without a frame.
One intensive session – 8 hrs of instruction.
Pre-requisite: None
Location: SOUTH SURREY ARTS CENTRE
14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC
Sunday, Oct 5th, 9:30 am – 5:30pm
Cost: $120.00
Materials: included
Tools: Bolster or Honiton style pillow recommended : $95.00 or bring your own
Registration:
By phone at 778 288 o72o
By e-mail at laceaway at gmail dot com
Please send a request and I will e-mail registration form to you.
Payment method: Cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard and AMEX
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Needle Lace in Wire for Beginners – STAINLESS STEEL
This workshop introduces needle lacemaking with stainless steel wire and explains how to choose and adapt patterns to fit the medium, how to add beads or focal elements and how to finish pieces as wearable art.
One intensive session – 8 hrs of instruction.
Pre-requisite: Needle Lace in Copper Wire workshop is helpful, but not necessary
Location: SOUTH SURREY ARTS CENTRE
14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC
Sunday, Nov 2nd, 9:30 am – 5:30pm
Cost: $120.00
Materials: $10.00
Tools: Bolster or Honiton style pillow recommended : $95.00 or bring your own
Registration:
By phone at 778 288 o72o
By e-mail at laceaway at gmail dot com
Please send a request and I will e-mail registration form to you.
Payment method: Cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard and AMEX
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Needle Lace in Wire for Beginners – Silver
This workshop introduces needle lacemaking in silver wire and explains how to select and adapt patterns to fit the medium, how to add beads or focal elements, how to finish pieces as wearable art, and how to care for fine silver lace jewellery.
One intensive session – 8 hrs of instruction.
Pre-requisite: Needle Lace Workshop in copper or stainless steel, or previous jewellery-making experience (wire crochet, wire wrapping, wire beadwork)
Location: SOUTH SURREY ARTS CENTRE
14601 20 Ave, Surrey, BC
Sunday, Nov 30th, 9:30 am – 5:30pm
Cost: $120.00
Materials: TBA
Tools: Bolster or Honiton style pillow recommended : $95.00 or bring your own
Registration:
By phone at 778 288 o720
By e-mail at laceaway at gmail dot com
Please send a request and I will e-mail registration form to you.
Payment method: Cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard and AMEX
Lacemaking Courses – Fall 2014
Posted on September 4, 2014
Level I – Bobbin Lace for Beginners – Adults / Teens
4-6 sessions – 2.5hrs each; some homework is recommended
Introduction to handmade bobbin lace covers the first steps in lacemaking, that are surprisingly easy. Just two basic moves open door to endless variety of patterns! Gradual instruction accommodates thorough understanding and promotes acquisition of good lacemaking habits. Each lacemaker gets individual attention and instruction takes in account different learning styles. Topics covered in the first course include: introduction to lacemaking tools and materials, winding thread on bobbins, basic steps of cross and twist, basic stitches – – cloth stitch, half stitch, whole stitch; footside and headside; braids and picots.
Finished class project can be framed as a lace picture or a special Christmas greeting card.
Location 1 – SOUTH SURREY ARTS CENTRE (14601 – 20 Ave) – in collaboration with Semiahmoo Arts
Mondays : Nov 10, 17, 24 and Dec 1st, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $150.00
Materials: Included
Tools: Lacemaking pillow and bobbins : $150.00*
Location 2 – OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY HALL (1577 – 128 St)
Thursdays ongoing 11:30am – 1:30pm
Cost: $26.00 per session
Material: Included
Tools: Lacemaking pillow and bobbins : $150.00*
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Registration:
By phone at 778 288 o72o
By e-mail at laceaway at gmail dot com
Please send a request and I will e-mail registration form to you.
Payment method: Cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard and AMEX
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Special Offer: 2 for 1
2 Generations Mixed Class – 2 for 1 ( Child + Adult ) Level I – Bobbin Lace for Beginners
Lacemaking craft belongs to families, and is a lot of fun when shared and enjoyed together. This promotion is designed to encourage two generation double teams to take up lacemaking together: mother-daughter, grandma-granddaughter, aunt-niece, or even friends and neighbours – as long as they are a generation apart. Even the equipment can be shared, or each team member can get own kit.
Let’s learn lacemaking together!
Introduction to handmade bobbin lace covers the first steps in lacemaking, that are surprisingly easy. Gradual instruction promotes thorough understanding and acquiring good lacemaking habits. Finished class project can be framed as a lace picture or a special Christmas greeting card.
5 sessions – 2 hrs each – total 10 hrs, some homework is recommended
Location – SOUTH SURREY ARTS CENTRE (14601 – 20 Ave) – in collaboration with Semiahmoo Arts
Date & Time : TBA
Cost: $150.00 SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for 1 / $75.00 per person**
Materials: included
Tools: Lacemaking pillow and bobbins : $150.00*
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*Tools:
Lacemaking kit for beginners consist of lacemaking pillow, lacemaking bobbins, 2 cover cloths, pins, lacemaking thread, and a carry bag. All tools are good quality, imported from Europe or made locally. The pillow and bobbins will last and accommodate many lacemaking projects.
Payment for the tools is required with registration.
If you decide not to pursue lacemaking further after completing the first course, you can return the kit, and if it is in good condition, I will refund 80% of the original cost. That way, you just paid $30.00 rental fee for the equipment. I believe in fair trade and sustainability and I feel this arrangement promotes responsible use of resources.
New School of Lace
Posted on September 4, 2014
New School of Lace was established in 2014 in community of South Surrey, British Columbia. Main goal of the school is to promote interest in traditional craft of handmade lace through teaching, lecturing and exhibiting lace art. Word ‘new’ in the school’s name refers not only to event of spreading original European craft to the New World, but also points out unique potential of lace to enrich people’s lives in the new millennium.
School’s founder Lenka Suchanek – lacemaker, lace artist and lace teacher – has devoted more than thirty years to preserving fine craft of handmade lace and is passionate about keeping lacemaking alive in families, craft and art groups and communities, for generations to come. She envision fine craft of lace as valuable addition to balanced, creative lives of modern people who strive to realize Renaissance ideals of beauty and harmony, inherent in the delicate lace weave.
School’s mandate to be a part of sustainable community will inform courses, workshops and meetings that fulfill current needs, inspire possibilities and create potential for the future.
Memory of This World is Love – work in progress
We welcome feedback and are open to ideas and collaborations!
Lenka's Way of Lace 