 L A C I S M U S E U M of L A C E & T E X T I L E S
BOBBIN LACE - Louise Colgan & Maria Provencher Note: Those
signing up for any of these classes will be provided with a specific
list of materials and tools required when schedule is finalized. LM - 2 :
Schneeberg Lace [3 Sessions]: With Maria. Working with a few bobbins
and colored threads, students will have a choice of designs as suited
to skill level. All levels are welcome as long as you know the basic
stitches. Among the skills covered in this class will be plaits,
picots, false plaits, sewings, turning stitches, short rows, the
six-pair edge, some fancy crossings, and bundle endings. A
18” minimum round pillow is recommended, along with at least
9 pairs of bobbins and DMC tatting thread in your choice of
colors. LM - 3 :
Contemporary Lace [3 Sessions]: With Maria. If you have basic bobbin
lace experience (or have taken LM- 1) but would like to think outside
the box, this class if for you. We will explore using the
basic stitches and my twenty years of accumulated tricks to make unique
pieces of lace. Starting with a selection of patterns each
student will execute the design in their own unique way using color and
various techniques. Student should bring DMC tatting thread or the
equivalent and at least 15 pair of bobbins. LM - 4 :
Milanese Lace [4 Sessions]: With Louise. Students will work with few
bobbins and colored threads to explore the rich tape lace tradition of
Italy as suitable to traditional and contemporary expression. Basic
knowledge of tape lace is required, with specific class projects
determined by student skills. Student will need to bring 18”
min diameter cookie pillow, bobbins, and basic basic supplies. An
optional $12.00 material fee for students interested in pursuing a 3-D
project using wire. LM -5 : Hungarian Tape Lace [2 Sessions]: With Louise. Elaborate designs can be made with relatively few bobbins, using sewings to connect sections of tape, and plaited or braided fillings. This class requires knowledge of basic stitches as taught in Class LM -1, and will give students an opportunity to create a pleasing and unique designs while practicing key bobbin lace techniques. Student will need to bring 18” minimum diameter cookie pillow, bobbins, and basic basic supplies.
NE - 1: A Needle
Lace Flower [3 Sessions]: Students will learn the basics of needle lace
stitches and techniques by creating a three-dimensional flower and
leaf. (Picture on website) This class is for beginning and intermediate
students. The instructor will provide everything except scissors, which
you should bring to class. Materials fee: $10.00.
NE - 2: Advanced Needle Lace [3 Sessions]: Additional stitches will be incorporated into a more complex flower. The instructor will provide everything except scissors, which you should bring to class. Materials fee: $10.00. NE - 3: Point de Gaze [3 Sessions]: Introduced in the mid 19th century, this is the most delicate of all needle laces. This is a rare opportunity for advanced needleworkers to experience the magic of real lace, worked with the finest of threads. Materials Fee: $10.00. NE - 4: History of Lace [2 Sessions]: Using samples from her own collection, lace expert Nancy Evans will give an overview of 500 years of lace in the context of the political, social and economic systems. NE - 5: Lace Identification [3 Sessions]: Using samples from her own collection, lace expert Nancy Evans will tell the story of lace and teach the secrets of identifying the different types of lace. Students will be provided with charts, handouts, and white gloves. Bring a good magnifier to class with you. KNITTED LACE -
Galina Khmeleva GK - 1:
Fundamentals of Orenburg Knitted Lace [4 Sessions]: Designed to provide
knitters who have basic knitting experience with an extensive overview
of Russian lace knitting. Students will be introduced to the unique
elements of lace knitting design, from pattern to borders to cornering
techniques. The ten basic stitch patterns that provide the foundation
of Russian lace knitting will serve as your guide, and you will learn
cast-ons and bind-offs, superior shaping using a modified short-row
method, a grafting technique that will ‘seam’
almost magical in its simplicity and versatility, and the tools
necessary for achieving lace knitting bliss. As always, a class with
Galina will provide an unforgettable cultural experience. Instructor
will supply all necessary color charts and yarns for class. Students
should bring their favorite needles (sizes 0 - 3) and note-taking
materials. Materials fee: $20.00.
GK - 2:
Heavy/Warm Shawl Workshop [4 Sessions]: Knitters with basic
knitting skills will learn to knit a heavy or warm shawl the unique
Orenburg way. The construction of the classic warm shawl uses an
entirely different knitting technique from that of the lighter, lacier
‘gossamer’ shawl taught in the previous class. This
spectacular ‘cousin’ to the elegant traditional
Orenburg gossamer lace shawl, made famous by Russian babushkas, will
also make a superb throw, baby blanket, or comforter. As always, a
class with Galina will provide an unforgettable cultural experience.
Instructor will supply all necessary color charts and yarns for class.
Students should bring their favorite needles (sizes 0 - 3) and
note-taking materials. Materials fee: $15.00.
GK - 3: Dimensional Knitting [3 Sessions]: Would you like to give your knitting projects new life, adding style, substance, and texture? The addition of ‘spiders’, ‘bobbles’, ‘clover leaves’ and ‘mooshky’ (lilies of the valley) will add a new dimension to your knitting. Traditional they’re not - but definitely fun to knit! No materials fee - students should bring sport or fingering weight yarn and appropriate needles to class. TATTING - Iris
Niebach
IN -1: Beginning
Tatting [2 sessions]: For beginners, an introduction to
shuttle tatting.IN - 2: Tatted Butterfly [2 sessions]: Students must have prior knowledge of tatting technique or have taken class IN - 1. IN - 3: Tatted Jewelry [2 sessions]: Make a tatted necklace in the spirit of the author’s book “Just for Fun: Tatted Jewelry.” Students must have prior knowledge of tatting technique or have taken class IN - 1. IN - 4: A Tatted Ornament [3 sessions]: Good knowledge of tatting required. For intermediate and advanced students. IN - 5: Tatting on Wire [2 sessions]: Create three-dimensional objects by tatting over fine wire. Students must have prior knowledge of tatting technique or have taken class IN - 1.
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| LMLT Urban Retreats
A Week of Lacemaking February 4-11, 2009 |
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