Lenka's Way of LaceBobbin Lace in Fibre #1
Weekly class: Bobbin Lace – Level I – Introduction
Starting date: 2nd week in January 2020
Day and time: see Weekly Classes Schedule
Location:
Ocean Park, Surrey, BC
6 sessions fee:
$300.00 (materials included)
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, preparing lacemaking template, basic moves 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.
Required Tools:
Lacemaking kit for beginners (lacemaking pillow with a cover cloth, 24 torchon bobbins (or similar), pins, thread) is $175.00. If you for any reason decide not to continue with lacemaking after the first course, you can return the kit and receive a refund.
If you have your own tools, please get in touch to discuss if they are suitable for the course project.
Information and registration:
Contact Lenka at 778 . 288 . 0720 or by e-mail at laceaway at gmail dot com
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