LOCAL BOBBIN LACEMAKERS

VISITORS WELCOME AT EVERY MEETING

We are a group of around 50 lacemakers who meet up once a month to share our love of bobbin lace. We make both traditional and modern lace, using a variety of patterns and techniques. Together we provide a wealth of knowledge and experience of regional styles up and down the country, as well as techniques used around the world. Join us to learn more about this very specialised craft that’s steeped in history.

To share our passions for lacemaking demonstrated at Living Crafts Hatfield 2019; Our theme to our display for 2019 was Fans and we gave over 175 budding lacemakers their first try at bobbin lacemaking

Great British Design & Craftsmanship – Hatfield

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We meet on a Friday: 7:30pm (once a month)  

The next meeting will be our AGM on Friday 8th November

We are looking forward to hearing Tricia Thompson’s talk “If the Shoe Fits – The History of the Shoe” and to tasting home made Cattern Cakes in celebration of St Catherine, traditionally the patron Saint of Lacemakers.

Winslow Bobbins will be bringing their wonderful display of bobbins for the last time, since they are retiring on 6th January 2020. Please contact Heather and Steve Smith to place your orders as soon as possible ready for collection at the November meeting.

The Following meeting will be our Christmas meeting on Friday 6th December.

Gaynor and James of Gavand Lace http://www.gavand.co.uk will be coming to help us celebrate and to sell us things from their large range of lace and craft goods. To go with the mulled wine and mince pies we have something special planned for the evening! Some drinks will be available.

For further information please click here to send us an email using our contact form.

 To join the Alban Lacemakers or renew your membership; please click here for application form. Print out the application form and send it with your payment to The Alban Lacemakers c/o Madge Carey, 6 High Firs Crescent, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1NA