June 21 - 22, 2025
Introduction to Bobbin Lace with Linda Kay Benning and Karen H. Thompson (Start time: 9:00 am, End time: Sat - 5:00 pm, Sun - 3:00 pm)
Waterford Craft School - The Old School • 40222 Fairfax St. Waterford, VA 20197 Organized by Waterford Craft SchoolAbout this event
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Students will learn the two movements and three stitches used in all bobbin lace. Three-4 fours lace samples will be completed. Waterford Craft School will purchase the supply kit from The Lace Museum for each student. The kit includes an 18 inch firm "cookie" pillow, covered; 12 pairs of bobbins; crocheted bobbin holder; lacemaking pins; 4 divider pins; pincushion; two cover cloths; DMC perle cotton size 8 in 6 bright colors; pricker for preparing a pattern; a pusher/puller for pushing in and removing pins; the patterns on grey cardstock; a square of rubber shelf liner for under the pillow; and the 55 page curriculum. Price of class includes materials fee. Linda Kay Benning Linda Kay Benning has been on a fiber journey her entire life exploring work done primarily by women. She believes the fiber work enriched their lives with color and beauty. Often their skills provided supplemental income for the family, regardless of what continent they resided on. “I am an inch deep and a mile wide in the realm of fiber arts, focusing primarily on the heritage skills,” she recently explained. “My understanding and appreciation grows every time I try something new, often laughing when I examine my first attempt.” She is currently president of the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild, a charter chapter of the International Organization of Lace, Inc., (IOLI), a member of IOLI, and a member serving on the administrative council of the International Bobbin and Needle Lace Organization, based in Paris. She is a member of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, the Smocking Arts of America, and the Nelly’s Needlers who support the Woodlawn Needlework Show, now preparing for their 62nd show that will be held March 2025. Linda Kay is a frequent teacher for these groups and also teaches virtually with The Lace Museum and with the Smithsonian Associates. She resides in Arlington, Virginia.
Age and Gender
Ages 18-100
Location
Sessions
Price
$465.00