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 with suppliers and a Christmas Party. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at the Morgan Centre in Crowthorne 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 2011
The North Downs Lacemakers 30th Lace Day was a great success and enjoyed by all who attended. We hope you can all join us for our next Lace Day which will be held on the 29th September 2012.
See the pictures here.
Happy New Year From all of us at North Downs Lacemakers.
Pass the Pillow update
At the beginning of May the lace measures 2.43 metres and there have been 1400 people 'having a go'. We would like to have 2012 participants in time for the 2012 Olympics. Have you had a go? If not you can catch the pillow at the following events. If you have any suggestions of an event where the pillow could go please contact Pauline McLeod. We don't have any more dates booked for 2012 at the moment.
Workshops
Please join us even if you are a complete novice.
FEB 04 2012 | Workshop - WhiteworkVenue: Red Cross Hall, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Anna Winter will be the tutor for this workshop. A £5 deposit before the workshop is required to book a place. Please contact Marilyn Rogers for more details. |
Meetings
FEB 09 2012 | NDL Meeting - Joanna O'Neill talk on 'Books, Batting and Beeswax'Venue: Morgan Centre, Crowthorne, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
MAR 08 2012 | NDL Meeting - Sarah Broadband will give a talk on 'Glass'Venue: Morgan Centre, Crowthorne, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Events and Shows
JAN 28 2012 to APR 15 2012 | Study, Design & CreateVenue: Bowes MuseumThe 98 Lace Group inspired by The Blackbourne Collection. (Eve, Ann Day and Sarah Thomas are members of this group) |
FEB 24 2012 to FEB 26 2012 | Make It ShowVenue: FIVE - FarnboroughHelpers are needed for The Lace Guild stand on Saturday and Sunday please - sign up on the list. Also your lace for the display - bring to February meeting please and give to Eve. |
