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Lace Museum Classes

PRE-REGISTRATION with full payment required.

All of our classes are by appointment only. Maximum 6 students per class. If a lace class (other than listed here) is wanted, please call the museum at (408) 730-4695 and we will try to arrange the class. All of our teachers are volunteers, and their classes are flexible. Some teach at their homes.

Students are responsible for finishing their projects when taking lessons. We advise you to allow time for at least an hour of uninterrupted time at home for homework.

Classes Offered

Special Workshops

Weekend workshops with visiting teachers from around the world are frequently scheduled. Registration is limited - times, fees, and other details are outlined in the workshop descriptions .

Bobbin Lace
Beginners' Crochet
Children's Classes

Ongoing Classes

Hardanger
Lacy Knitting
Classes in bobbin and other types of lace for children

Special summer classes for children - click here for imformation!

Click here for a form to sign up.

Children who would like to learn bobbin, needle or crocheted lace may contact the museum to arrange classes on Saturday or on Wednesday afternoons. Cost is $60 for six lessons plus a deposit for the materials. Students are expected to work on their projects at home between lessons.

Lace Ornaments
Repair and Conservation
Tatting
Beginner Crochet

Taught by Eleanore Schwartz
Example of crochet

By appointment only. Call the museum.

Bobbin Lace
Taught by Eleanore Schwartz and Pat Wootton

Beginner to Intermediate level and a very personal, easy class. Students progress at their own pace. Cathy Belleville is a skilled lace maker, has published a book on lace making and designs patterns for her students. Tools may be purchased at registration or earlier, if desired. Beginning students must enroll in a six-week course and attend all six classes as well as work on projects at home. Classes are held on Thursdays, 7-9 PM. Continuing students may attend as desired (six sessions, $120; single session, $20). Call the museum to register for this class..

Image left: Bobbin Lace cloth stitch snake

Tatting
Taught by Eleanore Schwartz
Beginner class. Eleanore is a lacemaker in all techniques and her beginner’s class is structured to ensure students of a thorough knowledge of tatting for their lace making skills. Tools may be purchased at registration. Call for next class starting date. Tuesdays, 9 - 11 AM and Thursday evenings 7-9 PM, both by appointment only; (six sessions for $120). Call the museum to register for this class. Right: Tatting example
Lacy Knitting
Taught by Eleanore Schwartz - Wednesday
Call to arrange a class. Cost is $60 for 3 - 2 hr. sessions.
Beginners - bring size 8 needles and worsted weight yarn in a light color and a pattern of an item you would like to make.
Example of lace knitting
Hardanger
Taught by Eleanore Schwartz.
A new class for the Guild. Call the museum to register for this class.

Left: Hardanger example


Repair and Conservation
Contact the museum to see if there is anyone who is available to do your repair. Cost $60 per hour of work.

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