New England Lace Group Calendar

Lacemaking Retreat @ Genesis Spiritual Life Center - Cancelled (24 May 2013)

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Making Lace, Making Peace: The Healing, Contemplative Practice of Making Bobbin Lace. A retreat offered by the Genesis Spiritual Life Center. For more information, please see the brochure and registration form.

This is not an NELG-sponsored event.

MA Sheep & Wool Festival (25 May 2013)

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The 39th Annual Massachusetts Sheep & Wool Festival is taking place at the Cummington Fairgrounds, 97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, MA. More information is available at: www.MASHEEPWOOL.org

We have been invited to demonstrate on Saturday, May 25 from 10 to 12:30. If you are interested, please register. If you have any questions, please contact our Member at Large at nelgmemberatlarge@gmail.com

Maine Fiber Frolic (01 Jun 2013)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

This is the 13th Annual Maine Fiber Frolic.

If you are interested in demonstrating, please register online or contact our Member at Large at NELGMemberAtLarge@gmail.com.

If not, this sounds like a great event, filled with lots to see and do. They have an entire list of workshops taking place on both days.

This is not an NELG-sponsored Event

CT Lace Day (01 Jun 2013)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A group of lace makers gathers in Connecticut to enjoy company, a pot luck lunch and, of course, make some lace.

The meeting rotates through members' homes and generally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm.

This month, our group will be hosted by Gail MacLean in Norwalk, CT. Members can find her contact information in the Member Directory. Not a member, but interested in attending Connecticut lace day? Please contact Winann at winannsteinmetz@hotmail.com or call (203) 876-8314.

Please register so that our hostess will know how many guests to expect!

Bobbin Lace weekend Kitty Mason - Postponed (06 Jun 2013)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Due to illness, the weekend is postponed - for more information click here to do to the Brandon Inn website for updates. (5/20/2013)

This bobbin lace weekend seminar will be held at The Brandon Inn, Brandon, VT with Kitty Mason, one of the UK's leading lace teachers. More information, including cost, is available HERE.

Kitty will teach Torchon, Bucks Point, Brugge Flower, Flanders, Paris and Binche. She is also happy to help people develop their own contemporary lace. Complete beginners to lace will also be welcome.

Those who wish to start on the continuous continental laces should begin with Flanders lace, progress to Paris ground before attempting Binche. Although diagrams will be used, students will learn to understand the components of each lace and how the best results are achieved.

For those who are interested, Kitty will work on developing contemporary lace using color and texture tailored to individual abilities and ideas. No advanced skill is required but a spirit of adventure will be an asset!

This is not an NELG-sponsored event.

Sunday Lace Group (09 Jun 2013)

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

The Sunday Lace Group - Eastern Massachusetts meets on the second Sunday of each month (with occasional exceptions) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at members' homes, located east of I-495 between Boxborough and Carlisle.

Contact Bryce Wolf at brycewolf@comcast.net or (781) 259-8529 for additional information and directions.

NELG Annual Meeting (15 Jun 2013)

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The library opens at 10:30 a.m., so please come early to visit with your lace making friends. This will be our Annual Meeting where we will elect the President and Member-at-Large. The business meeting will start promptly at 11:00 a.m. Please register for this event so that we know you are planning to attend.

After the business meeting we will have our Spring "Lace In" and a raffle for lacy door prizes!

Don't forget we have a "Show and Tell" table at each monthly meeting that takes place in Sturbridge. Members are encouraged to bring a fiber-related project that they have recently finished to show to the group, and to declare some bragging rights!

Business Meeting
Please download the following documents. They will be discussed and voted upon at our meeting. Items underlined are ready for you. Those items without an underline are temporarily unavailable. Please check back.

Agenda for Meeting

Meeting Minutes - May 18, 2013

Lace at Sweet Briar (23 Jun 2013)

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Teachers this year include Louise Colgan, Bobbi Donnelly, Anny Noben-Slegers, Susie Johnson and Sue Babbs.

More information can be found in the brochure and registration form. Please contact Clay Blackwell at ClayBlackwell@comcast.net if you have questions.

This is not an NELG-sponsored event.

CT Lace Day (06 Jul 2013)

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A group of lace makers gathers in Connecticut to enjoy company, a pot luck lunch and, of course, make some lace.

The meeting rotates through members' homes and generally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm.

This month, our group will be hosted by Winann Steinmetz in Milford, CT. Members can find her contact information in the Member Directory. Not a member, but interested in attending Connecticut lace day? Please contact Winann at winannsteinmetz@hotmail.com or call (203) 876-8314.

Please register so that our hostess will know how many guests to expect!

Tatting classes - all levels (08 Jul 2013)

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Evelyn Gant will teach tatting classes for all levels at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts in Ludlow, VT. Please visit www.fletcherfarm.org for class description and cost.

This is not an NELG-sponsored event.

Knit & Crochet Show (10 Jul 2013)

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Summer Knit & Crochet Show will be held at the Sheraton Keystone Crossing in Indianapolis, IN.

Classes are Wednesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 21
Shopping is from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21

Visit www.knitandcrochetshow.com for details.

Bobbin lace classes - all levels (13 Jul 2013)

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Evelyn Gant will teach a weekend bobbin lace workshop for all levels at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts in Ludlow, VT. Please visit www.fletcherfarm.org for class description and cost.

This is not an NELG-sponsored event.

Sunday Lace Group (14 Jul 2013)

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Contact Bryce Wolf at brycewolf@comcast.net or (781) 259-8529 for additional information and directions.

Bobbin lace classes - all levels (15 Jul 2013)

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Evelyn Gant will teach a week-long bobbin lace workshop for all levels at Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts in Ludlow, VT. Please visit www.fletcherfarm.org for class description and cost.

This is not an NELG-sponsored event.

CT Lace Day (03 Aug 2013)

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A group of lace makers gathers in Connecticut to enjoy company, a pot luck lunch and, of course, make some lace.

The meeting rotates through members' homes and generally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm.

This month, our group will be hosted by Barbara Morrow in Shelton, CT. Members can find her contact information in the Member Directory. Not a member, but interested in attending Connecticut lace day? Please contact Winann at winannsteinmetz@hotmail.com or call (203) 876-8314.

Please register so that our hostess will know how many guests to expect!

IOLI 2013 Convention (04 Aug 2013)

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 11:02:00 GMT

The Beehive Lacers will host the 60th I.O.L.I. Convention in Salt Lake City.

You can visit their site at https://sites.google.com/site/beehivelacers/

Sunday Lace Group (11 Aug 2013)

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Contact Bryce Wolf at brycewolf@comcast.net or (781) 259-8529 for additional information and directions.

Deerfield Valley Farmer's Day Fair (17 Aug 2013)

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 13:00:00 GMT

We have once again been invited to demonstrate at the Farmers' Day Fair in Wilmington, VT. It is a great event where we always generate a lot of interest and there is a loyal following who eagerly look forward to our return each year!

Demonstrations run Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. If you are interested, please register online. If you have questions, please contact our Member at Large at NELGMemberAtLarge@gmail.com.

Visit www.dvfair.com for more information.

This is not an NELG-sponsored event

CT Lace Day (07 Sep 2013)

Sat, 07 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A group of lace makers gathers in Connecticut to enjoy company, a pot luck lunch and, of course, make some lace.

The meeting rotates through members' homes and generally takes place on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm.

Sunday Lace Group (08 Sep 2013)

Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Contact Bryce Wolf at brycewolf@comcast.net or (781) 259-8529 for additional information and directions.

The Big E - Demo on Be A Kid For A Day/Military Appreciation Day (13 Sep 2013)

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

Sign up to demonstrate at the Big E. It's a great time and fair-goers love to see how lace is made. Gates open at 8 a.m. and most exhibits and buildings are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

In return for volunteering for four (4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on 4-H & FFA Day (14 Sep 2013)

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four (4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on Salute to Storrowton Day (15 Sep 2013)

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on West Springfield Day (16 Sep 2013)

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on Rhode Island Day (17 Sep 2013)

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on Connecticut Day (18 Sep 2013)

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on Massachusetts Day (19 Sep 2013)

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on New Hampshire Day (20 Sep 2013)

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

The Big E - Demo on Vermont Day & Trustees' Day (21 Sep 2013)

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 14:00:00 GMT

The Big E - The Largest Fair in the Northeast!

In return for volunteering for four(4) hours, you will receive an entrance ticket and a parking pass.

Any questions - please email our Member at Large at NELGMemberatLarge@gmail.com regarding setting up, arrival time, etc.

You can also find answers to Frequently Asked Questions by visiting our webpage featuring FAQ's on Demos.

NELG Monthly Meeting (21 Sep 2013)

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The library opens at 10:30 a.m., so please come early to visit with your lace making friends. The business meeting will start promptly at 11 a.m. Please register for this event so that we know you are planning to attend.

Don't forget we have a "Show and Tell" table at each monthly meeting that takes place in Sturbridge. Members are encouraged to bring a fiber-related project that they have recently finished to show to the group, and to declare some bragging rights!

Program
Check back for additional information about our program.

Business Meeting
Please download the following documents. They will be discussed and voted upon at our meeting. Items underlined are ready for you. Those items without an underline are temporarily unavailable. Please check back.

Agenda for Meeting

Meeting Minutes - June 15, 2013