Braid Lace is originally one of the 'peasant' laces of northern Italy and the skill eventually spread across central Europe.
This workshop will introduce the two basic stitches used in all forms of bobbin lace, some of the techniques in general use for bobbin- lacemakers as well as several particular to braid lace and how to read a chart when one is given with the design.
You will create a small piece measuring 3cm x 3cm and the finished piece may be mounted to use as a card or framed as a picture.
There is an additional cost of £15 for materials payable in cash to the tutor on the day.
Please bring:
Windows in all rooms will be opened to improve circulation so you may want to bring an extra layer of clothing such as a light jumper or cardigan.
Europa grew up tying knots with her grandfather, and he made sure she knew the symbolism of the knots so as to make sure she remembered her Chinese background.
She left China as a refugee, and while going round the world with her parents, Europa learned a lot of crafts because she believes using hands is one way of communicating when you can't speak the language!
She would have liked to have studied textiles, but in those days, it wasn't a degree subject, and her father said firmly that the tradition of the house was an academic degree - so she took Maths(!) and earned her living as a maths teacher. When funds allowed Europa did City & Guilds creative studies courses in Embroidery & Lacemaking, parts 1 & 2 in each discipline (now equivalent to a diploma in each subject) over 8 years - and loved every minute of that.
Europa demonstrates with the West Country Knotters and when the teams are asked to perform, WCK are at the Bristol Harbour Festival, the Underfall Yard Open Days & the Newport Mediaeval Ship Museum Open Days.
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FAQs
What age range is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years
What are my parking options for the event?
There are plenty of parking spaces on site. (Not always guaranteed during busy times)
What is included in the cost of the workshop?
This workshop cost includes tea and coffee throughout the day.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email us with any queries.
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
You can transfer your place to another person for the same event.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
If you have to cancel…
No refunds are given once payment has been made. You can transfer your place to another person for the same event.
If we have to cancel...
Kingshill House reserves the right to cancel a course, but if this happens, we will give you as much notice as possible and will always look to reschedule the workshop to a future date.
If we have to reschedule a workshop …
During the COVID 19 crisis we have had to postpone and reschedule workshops for a future date.
Where we have had to re-schedule a workshop due to circumstances beyond our control we will transfer your booking to the new date.
If this date is not convenient, we will be happy to give you a credit note which can be used for a future workshop/class.
Refunds will only be made at our discretion subject to each individuals application.
Kingshill House, GL11 4BZ