Schedule 2022

No prerequisites required other than a love for fiber textiles, and a willingness to learn something new.

Duration: 12 hours (Part 1: Friday, October 2: 8:30am-4:30pm with 1 hour for lunch. Part 2: Saturday, October 3: 8:30am-4:00pm with 1 hour for lunch)
Capacity: 9
Location: Level 1 – Montague Room

Instructor will supply these materials:

All materials are supplied with the equipment being lent to the students for the duration of the workshop and must be returned at the end of the workshop. The equipment includes: a pillow, bobbins, pins, cover cloth, and other small tools. The pattern and thread needed will also be supplied.
Students are welcome to bring their own equipment if they have it.

Discover the art of bobbin lace in this beginner-friendly introduction to a centuries-old craft. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to set up your work, wind your bobbins and follow a simple lace pattern with confidence.

Guided step-by-step, you’ll practice the foundational movements that form the 3 essential stitches used in all bobbin lace designs. With personalized instruction and a relaxed pace, this workshop is perfect for anyone curious about lace-making — no experience required.

Josée Poupart

Josée Poupart interests cover a wide range from bobbin lace, knitting, sewing and photography. She started learning bobbin lace in 1990, following a trip to Bruges. Back home, she made her first pillow and bobbins, and religiously followed every exercise from the Kantcentrum’s Technique of Bobbin …

Tickets are non-refundable except in limited circumstances as described in the Purchase Policy.