Amanda Wilson
I have been making bobbin lace for nearly 40 years and in more recent years have worked more with wool. I grew up on a Merino sheep station out west and couldn’t see why we were not using our own natural fibre to make lace. Using very fine wool can look like a slightly heavier cotton but produces a wonderful article. Using 4 ply makes great scarves and shawls.
I have taught bobbin lace for many years and love helping others see what a wonderful craft it is.
Lace Bobbin
Saturday, 5 April 2025
11:30 am – 4:00 pm (30-min lunch break)
The Old Guesthouse PO
Torchon lace is one of the oldest laces, and is common to many lace-making regions such as Belgium, France, Italy, Saxony, Sweden and Spain. Due to its simplicity, torchon lace is generally the first lace a lacemaker learns to make, and has been since at least the 19th century.
Making Bobbin lace, thread is wound onto bobbins that are then moved through only two stitches, in the class students will be working half stitches which is much easier for working in wool.
Skill level: Beginner
Tutor: Amanda Wilson
Cost: $70