Next Meeting 5 April 2014: My favourite piece

Thanks to all the members for a lovely finger buffet last month at the AGM and to Carol for an interesting and enjoyable talk on Needlelace.

Remember to bring your favourite piece of work to our meeting on 5 April to contribute to the Members Lace Display.  If you can, Barbara would like you to write a short explanation of the reason that the piece is your favourite so that she can display it with your work.

Anna Halikova Workshop on Czech Lace 6 and 7 May 2014

Preston Lacemakers have arranged for Anna Halikova, an internationally famous lacemaker, to lead a workshop on Czech lace in Preston, Lancashire on 6 and 7 May 2014.  If you are interested in attending, the cost to non-members of Preston Lacemakers is £75 for the two days, including refreshments throughout both days and a buffet lunch each day.  More details can be found on our Workshops page or by clicking here.

AGM 1 March 2014

Our AGM will be held at 11.00 am on 1 March.  This will be followed by a finger buffet, so remember to bring some food!  After the finger buffet, at 1.00 pm, Carol Fenlon will give a talk on Needlelace.

This is an important meeting for the group, so we look forward to seeing everyone.  Visitors are welcome throughout the day, but will not be able to vote at the AGM.

October 2014 Meeting - change of date

Penwortham United Reformed Church, where we meet, has been asked to host the first Penwortham Autumn Show on 4 October 2014, which is the first Saturday in October and, therefore, the day we would normally hold our meeting.  We have, consequently, postponed our October meeting to the second Saturday, 11 October.  The church and the committee are sorry for any inconvenience and would be grateful if you would amend the date in your diaries.  It sounds like there will be a class or classes suitable for lace and other handicrafts, if any members wish to participate in the Autumn Show.

Meeting 1 February 2014

Ann will be running her popular Tambour Lace workshop at this meeting for those who wish to participate.  Please bring along your normal tambour equipment and some beads.  For those who are not learning tambour, we shall have our normal meetings where you will be able to make your own lace, chat to friends and get ideas and advice on current and new projects.  If you are interested in learning a new skill or sharing your current lacemaking skills, come along and meet us.

Christmas Party - 7 December 2013

Our Christmas Party will take place on Saturday 7 December.  This is a Jacob's Join, so remember to bring food, drink, crockery, cutlery, a glass and a gift to the value of £5.00.  This meeting is for members only, but if you are interested in joining Preston Lacemakers, please contact us at prestonlacemakers@yahoo.com.

Next Meeting 2 November Mongolian Craft Work

At our next meeting on Saturday 2 November, Liz Parkinson will be giving a talk on Mongolian Craft Work, accompanied by an exhibition of pieces of the work.