This course is suitable for experienced learners and those new to lace making who are able to work the basic stitches and want to learn the mysteries of the European laces. These include Brugge Bloemwerk, Flanders, Binche Parijse, Valenciennes, Chantilly, Idrija and Tonder. Many are taught with the aid of colour-coded diagrams.
This course is suitable for learners with all levels of ability, from those with only knowledge of the basic stitches, to those wishing to work at an advanced level or learn the techniques of a new lace.
The course aims to give lacemakers the confidence to try a different type of lace or gain more experience in their own favourites.
Learners will be able to work Brugge bloemwerk, Flanders, Binche, Parijse, Valenciennes, Chantilly, Idrija, Tonder or Rosaline lace. Many of these laces are taught with colour-coded diagrams. Time will be given to joining Belgian laces and discussing how techniques vary between the laces on display.
Learners will be given patterns to enable them to continue their study after leaving the Abbey.
On booking, you will be sent a questionnaire to complete and return to Patricia prior to the start of the course.
Thread (if you do not have the correct thickness).
This course is suitable for learners with experience, from those with only knowledge of the basic stitches, to those wishing to work at an advanced level or learn the techniques of a new lace.
Patricia began lace making in 1974, studying in England and various parts of Europe. She is a founder member of the Lace Guild and has been an assessor for the Guild. Her lace has been exhibited in Denmark, Belgium, France, Finland, Spain and Japan. She has been teaching since 1978.