North Downs Lacemakers was set up in 1980 by a group of local lacemakers, initially meeting in members' homes, and took its name from the area in which they met. As the group expanded other premises were used. The Fritillary was chosen as the group's logo, as it grows wild in the locality.
We are a friendly group of lacemakers and welcome members of all ages. Our members include beginners, teachers and authors who make bobbin and needle lace of all types, traditional and modern. We welcome visitors of any standard of lace making to our meetings.
Our programme of monthly meetings includes talks, mini-workshops, 'Make Lace' evenings and a Christmas Party. We meet on the second Thursday of each month (zoom meetings January and February) at the New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School,Grampian Rd, Sandhurst GU47 8NQ from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. We hold a monthly raffle, and have goods, including membership badges, with our logo on for sale. Members may borrow books from our well stocked Library.
News and Updates
North Downs Annual Lace Day 2023
The North Downs Lacemakers Annual Lace Day 2023 will be held on the 30th September 2023 (FROM 10:30 TO 16:00) at Tringham Hall, Benner Lane, West End, GU24 9JP. (2 miles from M3 J3).
An information leaflet giving details can be downloaded here.
Our speaker will be - Alison Hulme - My Life in Stitches - Embroidery and Textile Artist.
Our suppliers are:-
- General Supplier - Mainly Lace
- Bobbin maker - Stuart Johnson
- Textile Art - Alison Hulme.
Workshops
Please join us even if you are a complete novice. Contact Christine, if you are interested in coming along: christine.waters643@gmail.com
Meetings
AUG 10 2023 | August MeetingVenue: New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Make Lace Evening. |
SEP 14 2023 | September MeetingVenue: New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Irene Rich, Topic - Hearing dogs. |
OCT 12 2023 | October MeetingVenue: New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Graham Horn - Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Topic - TBC. |
NOV 9 2023 | November MeetingVenue: New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Phil Cook, Topic - Knots. |
DEC 14 2023 | December MeetingVenue: New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Christmas Party. |
JAN 11 2024 | January MeetingVenue: Via Zoom, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Veronica Issac, Topic - Ellen Terry's Beetle Wing Dress. |
FEB 8 2024 | February MeetingVenue: Via Zoom, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Jane Lewis, Topic - Corsets and Cameras. |
Events and Shows
| None upcoming |
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