Many thanks to Julie Kline for an entertaining talk with lots of useful tips for maintaining our wellbeing.
Our next meeting takes place at Penwortham Priory Academy at 10:00 on Saturday, 7 March. Our AGM will be held at 11:00 and then the remainder of the day will be an opportunity to make lace, swap ideas and chat with fellow lacemakers. Any visitors are welcome to attend in the afternoon. Please bring a cup with you so that you can enjoy a hot drink.
If any members have not received the agenda and papers for the AGM, please contact Christine on 01772 339913.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Sunday, 26 January 2020
First meeting in new venue: 1 February 2020 Julie Kline, Chiropractor
Many thanks to Lisa Moore for an enjoyable and productive workshop on Needle Felting in December. Everyone who participated completed an item to take home and we all had a great time.
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 1 February 2020 and we have a change of venue. This will be our first meeting at Penwortham Priory Academy on Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0JE. Whilst we normally meet at 10:00, we are asking people to arrive at 10:30 to give the committee a little time to get things arranged. Our speaker will be Julie Kline, who is a chiropractor. Her talk will commence at 11:00. As usual, hot drinks and biscuits will be provided and members and any visitors are encouraged to bring their own lunch, though we are still in walking distance of shops if anyone needs to buy something.
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 1 February 2020 and we have a change of venue. This will be our first meeting at Penwortham Priory Academy on Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0JE. Whilst we normally meet at 10:00, we are asking people to arrive at 10:30 to give the committee a little time to get things arranged. Our speaker will be Julie Kline, who is a chiropractor. Her talk will commence at 11:00. As usual, hot drinks and biscuits will be provided and members and any visitors are encouraged to bring their own lunch, though we are still in walking distance of shops if anyone needs to buy something.
Monday, 4 November 2019
Next Meeting 7 December 2019 Needle Felting Workshop with Lisa Moore
Many thanks to Gillian Roberts, of Belladonna and Roses, for a fascinating and entertaining talk about Corsetry at the last meeting. Gillian also brought examples of her beautiful and inspiring work.
At the next meeting, Lisa Moore will give a Needle Felting Workshop. Only members who have booked and selected the kit that they would like to make will be able to participate. If you would like to join in please contact the secretary by emailing prestonlacemakers@yahoo.com or telephoning 01772 339913 as soon as possible.
If members would like to participate in the secret Santa, remember to bring a wrapped gift to the value of £5. The raffle last year, where members wrapped special prizes in Christmas paper, was enjoyed by all. We would, therefore, welcome donations of wrapped prizes from members this year. Remember to bring your own lunch. The committee will provide a non-alcoholic punch and nibbles.
If you are considering visiting this meeting, please contact the secretary beforehand by email or telephone, as detailed above.
At the next meeting, Lisa Moore will give a Needle Felting Workshop. Only members who have booked and selected the kit that they would like to make will be able to participate. If you would like to join in please contact the secretary by emailing prestonlacemakers@yahoo.com or telephoning 01772 339913 as soon as possible.
If members would like to participate in the secret Santa, remember to bring a wrapped gift to the value of £5. The raffle last year, where members wrapped special prizes in Christmas paper, was enjoyed by all. We would, therefore, welcome donations of wrapped prizes from members this year. Remember to bring your own lunch. The committee will provide a non-alcoholic punch and nibbles.
If you are considering visiting this meeting, please contact the secretary beforehand by email or telephone, as detailed above.
Saturday, 26 October 2019
Next Meeting: 2 Nov 2019 - Corsetry by Gillian Roberts
Many thanks to Tatting and design for bringing all their wonderful supplies. Barbara also gave an excellent workshop of tatting, both shuttle and needle tatting, which members thoroughly enjoyed.
At our next meeting, Gillian Roberts, of Belladonna and Roses, will give a talk on Corsetry. She will bring along demonstration items and corsets for members to try on. The talk will start at 11:00. Visitors are welcome for the talk and the remainder of the meeting.
At our next meeting, Gillian Roberts, of Belladonna and Roses, will give a talk on Corsetry. She will bring along demonstration items and corsets for members to try on. The talk will start at 11:00. Visitors are welcome for the talk and the remainder of the meeting.
Sunday, 4 August 2019
Next Meeting: Tatting and Design with their supplies 7 Sept 2019
Thanks to all members for another friendly meeting in August. We were delighted to see two members who have difficulty attending because of personal commitments and a visitor who is thinking of joining the group.
Congratulations to Dianne, Carole and Deborah, who have been awarded a medal of excellence and the Northumbria Trophy in the Lace Guild Triennial 'Discovery' Exhibition. Their work is entitled Banks' Endeavours. Many thanks to them for bringing the trophy and medal to the meeting for fellow members to see.
Tatting and design will be joining us at our meeting on 7 September 2019. They will be bringing their supplies, so a great opportunity to purchase threads etc. For those members who have signed up, Barbara will also be providing a tatting workshop.
As always, there will be the opportunity to make your own lace and have a chat with our friendly members.
Congratulations to Dianne, Carole and Deborah, who have been awarded a medal of excellence and the Northumbria Trophy in the Lace Guild Triennial 'Discovery' Exhibition. Their work is entitled Banks' Endeavours. Many thanks to them for bringing the trophy and medal to the meeting for fellow members to see.
Tatting and design will be joining us at our meeting on 7 September 2019. They will be bringing their supplies, so a great opportunity to purchase threads etc. For those members who have signed up, Barbara will also be providing a tatting workshop.
As always, there will be the opportunity to make your own lace and have a chat with our friendly members.
Saturday, 6 July 2019
Next Meeting: Make lace and chat - Saturday, 3 August 2019
Many thanks to Jacqui Hyman of Textile Restoration Studio for an fascinating, enjoyable and informative talk, titled 'Sticky tape, moths and men', about the conservation and restoration of textiles. Members also took the opportunity to purchase a number of items and products to assist in the care and conservation of textile items.
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 3 August 2019. This meeting is an opportunity to make lace, chat, share ideas, look at the work of other members and make purchases from our sales table. If you are interested in learning more about lacemaking, this would be a good meeting to attend. You can come along as a visitor for £3.00, including hot drinks and biscuits.
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 3 August 2019. This meeting is an opportunity to make lace, chat, share ideas, look at the work of other members and make purchases from our sales table. If you are interested in learning more about lacemaking, this would be a good meeting to attend. You can come along as a visitor for £3.00, including hot drinks and biscuits.
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Next Meeting: 6 July 2019 Jacqui Hyman of Textile Restoration Studio
It was great to see so many members at our last meeting when we all had the opportunity to make progress on our lace projects, view the beautiful items completed by others and catch up on everyone's news.
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 6 July when Jacqui Hyman of Textile Restoration Studio will give a talk titled 'Sticky Tape, Moths and Men'. The talk will start at 11:00 and Jacqui has invited members to bring along any textiles for which they would like advice on conservation. Members will also have the opportunity to purchase conservation items from Jacqui.
Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 6 July when Jacqui Hyman of Textile Restoration Studio will give a talk titled 'Sticky Tape, Moths and Men'. The talk will start at 11:00 and Jacqui has invited members to bring along any textiles for which they would like advice on conservation. Members will also have the opportunity to purchase conservation items from Jacqui.
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