Featured Speakers
Rosemary Shepherd ~ Early Lace: The Unanswered Questions
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Robin Lewis ~ Contemporary Lace: Old & New
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Workshops, Sales, Demonstrations, Lace Exhibits, Lectures,
Try-it-Yourself Table, Lace and Bobbin Prizes
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Jewelry in Wire Lace, Joseé Poupart This course is an
introduction to making bobbin lace with copper wire. The student will
be able to choose from a variety of patterns that incorporate
techniques from a variety of styles and levels. This course will be
taught in English and French.
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| Joseé was introduced to bobbin lace in 1990 by a chance visit to the Kantcentrum. She has not looked back since. She soon developed a particular interest for the guipure family of laces and their tallies. Today, Josée enjoys creating lace that she can wear and shares her knowledge with fellow lacemakers. | ||
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Early Lace Techniques, Rosemary Shepherd This workshop aims to extend students’ understanding of An Early Lace Workbook by working with guidance through one of the reconstructions in the book. Along the way the background to the book will be explained, as well as the steps in the reconstruction process. This will include advice on how to make the best use of your digital camera and the demonstration of some of the processes that were cumbersome to write about. There will also be a demonstration of some helpful tips that were left out of the book for the sake of simplicity.
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| Rosemary Shepherd is an Australian bobbin lacemaker, designer, author and lace historian who has been teaching in Australia and overseas since 1976. She was a founding member of the Australian Lace Guild and Specialist Lace Curator at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum for 20 years. | ||
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Contemporary Lace Designing: A Fanciful Game for Everyone, Martine Bruggeman Drawing
simple and practicable lace designs without effort...maybe a dream you
never thought could ever be realized... You don’t need an exhaustive
knowledge of lace techniques, nor is it required to have artistic
training. Whether you have already made lace designs or not, the result
of this class will be guaranteed. At each lesson, the student will make
several designs of artistic value that at the same time can be easily
realized in practice, intended for yourself or as a present. Five
different topics, five different methods of designing: (1) Your
initials, a new interpretation, (2) Say it with flowers, (3) Surprising
forms with lines, (4) Contemporary figuration: the dance of the fishes,
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| Martine Bruggeman gives artistic training at the City Academy of Fine Arts at Bruges in Belgium. She teaches art and lace history as well as contemporary lace designing. She wrote several books on history of lace and contemporary lace. Nowadays she conducts the group “Kant-Act” that surprises at various exhibitions with innovative contemporary lace creations. | ||
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Torchon Techniques, Novice To Expert, Robin Lewis Don't miss this rare opportunity to spend a weekend with a seasoned instructor who will take the frustration out of lace |
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| Robin Lewis-Wild, artist, lacemaker, author of 101 Torchon Patterns, of Mineral Bluff, GA designs and creates traditional bobbin lace pieces and original contemporary work. A member of Southern Highland Craft Guild and Piedmont Craftsmen, she has taught extensively throughout the U.S. for over 30 years. An honorary member of IOLI (International Old Lacers, Inc), Robin received a Georgia Council for the Arts Grant to develop the use of traditional lace technology for contemporary use. Her architectural piece "Changing Seasons", three 8' x 32' lace panels for a six-story atrium at the TVA in Chattanooga, TN, received international attention. A commissioned 2' x 4' memorial panel was used on the cover of "From Eulogy to Joy", a book on grieving. She was also the proprietor of "Robin's Bobbins & Other Things" and now teaches on a limited basis. | ||
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Bucks Tønder Comparison Students will learn Bucks Point or Tønder lace and the differences between the two. Students can select from a group of Bucks or Tønder patterns that can be worked using Bucks techniques or Tønder techniques on the same pricking. Lacemakers wishing to work on continuing projects in Lester, Honiton or Bucks are also welcome in the class.
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| Holly has been a student and teacher of lacemaking for over 36 years. Originally trained in England, she specializes in teaching the 19th century English laces. She has taught and lectured in the United States, Canada and Europe for the International Old Lacers, regional lace guilds, national lace conferences, museums, historical societies, universities and professional organizations. Holly is a leader in teaching the fundamentals underlying lacemaking theory and design. She is the founder of the Finger Lakes Lace Guild and owner of Van Sciver Bobbin Lace, which has served to promote lacemaking worldwide since 1981. | ||||
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Traditional Paris Lace for All Levels Paris lace is a lace made with continuous threads, characterised by a six-pointed ground. Most of the time the motifs are worked in cloth stitch and are surrounded with a gimp. Flies and snowflakes are used as decorative fillings. Beginners in Paris lace will learn the ground and how to work the motifs in Paris lace. Continuing and advanced students in Paris lace will learn fillings and special techniques to add extra pairs and to take them out at the edge (medallion).
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| In the city of Genk in the northeast corner of Belgium, Helena Demeyer-Fransens has been teaching bobbin lace since 1983 at the government sponsored lace school for her province. She teaches many different subjects. The straight laces such as Beveren, Flanders and Paris are her favorites. Helena also loves designing Torchon patterns and has published three pattern books. A few years ago Helena went back to school to study contemporary lace. She has been teaching at lace days and IOLI conventions in the US since 1996. | ||
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Withof, Beginning and Continuing, Susie Johnson Much
easier and more fun than you might think, Withof is an exciting
contemporary lace characterized by fine threads, rolled edges, and
light and shadow in highly stylized motifs. This extraordinary lace
evolved from Sr Judith’s Sluis Duchesse roots to become a unique lace
which can reflect the personality of each lacemaker. Beginners will
spend time studying the foundation skills. Continuing students will
refine their skills and explore the subtle nuances of this lace while
furthering their understanding of the philosophy behind Withof. |
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| Susie studied Withof for many years with Jeannette van Oord, both in the US and the Netherlands, mastering the new techniques as the lace evolved. Her work and understanding of the lace has earned her a Withof teacher's certificate from Sr. Judith, with whom she studied in the Netherlands. Her Withof has been on exhibition in several countries, including the OIDFA conference in the Netherlands. She co-edited Withof Duchesse in North America and did all of the technical drawings and instructions for the book. She has been making lace since 1981 and teaching for over 20 years, including teaching Withof at IOLI conventions, the Winter Lace Conference, and the Finger Lakes Lace Days in Ithaca. | ||||
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Introduction To Bobbin Lacemaking, Jean Jagendorf Beginning students will learn the lace language
and practice several stitches in a traditional sample tape. Those
stitches will then be used to complete a simple motif ~ a "lace
bobbin"~ an original design for this course. All students
will receive a complimentary booklet to keep as a background
reference for further study in traditional lace classes or for
creative exploration with contemporary fiber art designs. Materials
for use during this workshop will be provided by the FLLG with
the option to buy the kit at the end of the workshop. This course
is being subsidized by the Finger Lakes Lace Guild allowing for
a reduced rate of $50.00 for a two day workshop including Friday
reception, all Saturday activities and Sunday brunch. Don't miss
this opportunity and bring a friend! |
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| Jean has studied the traditional bobbin laces since 1983 with Holly Van Sciver and numerous Lace Day and IOLI workshop teachers. Designing and exhibiting her 3 dimensional lace sculptures, Jean has lectured on the creative process used in applying bobbin lace techniques with various fibers, other materials, and Plexiglas and acrylic forms. She has taught beginning bobbin lace classes for children and adults. The FLLG logo was designed and executed by Jean in 1989. beginners and adults. The FLLG logo was designed and executed by Jean in 1989. | ||
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| Workshops run concurrently, so please list your choices in order of preference. Registration applications, accompanied by full payment in U.S. dollars, may be mailed in at any time and will be processed by lottery on August 12th. Applications received after August 12th will be accommodated on a space available basis in the order received. Confirmation of courses and supply lists will be mailed by August 20th. |
RECEPTION -- Friday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Please indicate number attending ______
(Rank) SATURDAY/SUNDAY WORKSHOPS -- Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
______ Jewelry in Wire Lace, Joseé Poupart
______ Early Lace Techniques, Rosemary Shepherd
______ Bucks Tønder Comparison, Holly Van Sciver
______ Withof, Beginning and Continuing, Susie Johnson
______ Traditional Paris Lace for All Levels, Helena Demeyer-Fransens
______ Torchon Techniques, Novice to Expert, Robin Lewis
______ Contemporary Lace Designing: A Fanciful Game for Everyone, Martine Bruggeman
______ Beginning Bobbin Lace, Jean Jagendorf
(Rank) MONDAY WORKSHOPS -- Monday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
______ Jewelry in Wire Lace, Joseé Poupart
______ Early Lace Techniques, Rosemary Shepherd
______ Bucks Tønder Comparison, Holly Van Sciver
______ Withof, Beginning and Continuing, Susie Johnson
______ Traditional Paris Lace for All Levels, Helena Demeyer-Fransens
______ Torchon Techniques, Novice to Expert, Robin Lewis
______ Contemporary Lace Designing: A Fanciful Game for Everyone, Martine Bruggeman
______ Beginning Bobbin Lace, Jean Jagendorf
TUESDAY WORKSHOP -- Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
______ Early Lace Techniques, Rosemary Shepherd
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you
need to cancel, please tell us immediately so that someone else may
have your place. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to the
Registrar and must be postmarked by September 14th. Refunds will be
subject to a $10.00 cancellation fee. We will not be able to honor
requests for refunds postmarked after September 14th.
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| Registration Fee (applicable to workshop registrants only) | -- |
$30.00 |
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| 2-Day Lace Workshop (includes Sunday Brunch) | -- |
$140.00 |
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| Banquet Dinner and Lecture | -- |
$35.00 |
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| Monday Workshop (includes lunch) | -- |
$90.00 |
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| Tuesday Workshop | $90.00 | ||
| Beginning Bobbin Lace (includes registration fee, tuition and Sunday Brunch) |
$65.00 |
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| Beginning Bobbin Lace (includes registration fee, tuition and Monday Lunch) | $50.00 |
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