Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • 16 & 17 May

10am–4pm

$530 per person

Learn the art of lacemaking with Lindy de Wijn and Helen Crabb from the Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild.

In this introductory workshop, you will learn to make both bobbin lace and needle lace by spending a full day working in each technique.

You will complete a sampler in each technique inspired by a Chinese Processional Costume from the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections which you will have the opportunity to view during the workshop.

At the end of the workshop, you will take your finished work and newfound knowledge and skills home with you.

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