Events and Classes 

Winter 2017

I have some exiting projects and I'm ready for fun classes going for you!

Lace and Chat: Practice what you learned with some friends over a cup of coffee, desserts and chocolates.

Every second Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm at 184 Woodbrook Way SW. Cost: free

Dates: January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22.

Lacemaking workshops: All day Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: $125.00 (includes lunch). Please note, some workshops may start on Friday evening at 6:00 pm for a cost of $150.00/weekend.January 28, 2017: 9:00 am – 4:00pm  One day workshop
“Love between Two Hearts” Wire or fibre lace pendant or art object. Intermediate level.

February 26, 2017: 9:00 am – 4:00pm  One day workshop
“Jazz it up” Wire or fibre lace bracelet or bookmark. Learn to add beads to your work. Beginner & Intermediate level.

March 25, 2017: 9:00 am – 4:00pm  One day workshop
“Easter Eggs” Handmade decorations. Beginners and Intermediate level.

April 29, 2017: 9:00 am – 4:00pm  One day workshop
“Spring flowers” Appliques or brooches. In wire or fibre lace. Beginners and Intermediate level.

Weekly Classes:

Friday morning, starting February 3, 2017 : Introduction to Bobbin Lace making - Beginner Fibre lace from 10:00 am to 12:00pm. Cost: $20.00/class/person.

Saturday morning, starting January 7, 2017 : Beginner and Intermediate level - Metal wire and Fibre lace, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm. Cost: $20.00/class/person.
New students welcome anytime.

If you're interested in a weekly evening class or another daytime class or you would like to join us for a designing lace class please contact Ghislaine. 

Please call us at 403 238-4681 or 403 992-4681 or email at ghislainesgems@shaw.ca for a supply list or more information.

Summer/Fall 2014 Schedule

Summer just started and we're starting to think about the fall lacemaking classes already!

Lace and Chat: Every second Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm at 184 Woodbrook Way SW, Calgary. Cost: free Dates: September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, 2014. 

Practice what you learned with some friends over a cup of coffee, desserts and chocolates. 

Lacemaking workshops: All day Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: $80.00 (includes lunch) Please note, some workshops may start on Friday evening at 6:00 pm for a cost of $100.00/weekend.

Friday September 12, 2014: Introduction to Bobbin Lace making

Saturday September 13 , 2014: Introduction to Bobbin Lace making

Friday October 18, 2014: Wild Lace

Saturday October 19, 2014: Introduction to Lace making part II: Bedfordshire techniques

Saturday October 25, 2014: Bruges Flower Lace part I

Saturday November 1, 2014: Make your own patterns
Saturday November 15, 2014: Introduction to Torchon Lace part I: the grounds

Saturday November 29, 2014: Torchon Lace part II.

If you're interested in a weekly evening class or would like to join us for a designing lace class please contact Ghislane. 

Please call us at 403-214-5414 or 403 238-4681 or email us at ghislainesgems@shaw.ca for a supply list or more information.

Summer - Fall 2012 Bobbin Lace Classes

Events and Classes 

Summer- Fall 2012

After finishing a wedding veil for my daughter, i needed a break from making lace. But I'm here again and ready to get the ball rolling. Sorry you had to wait so long for a new class schedule but here it is. I do have some exiting projects going for you and I'm ready for fun classes with you!

Lace and Chat: Every second Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm at 815 - 49 Ave SW. Cost: free Dates: September 12, October 10, November 7, December 5, 2012. 

Practice what you learned with some friends over a cup of coffee, desserts and chocolates. 

Lacemaking workshops: All day Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: $80.00 (includes lunch) Please note, some workshops may start on Friday evening at 6:00 pm for a cost of $100.00/weekend.

Friday August 24, 2012: Introduction to Bobbin Lace making

Saturday August 25, 2012: Introduction to Bobbin Lace making 

Friday September 21, 2012: Duchesse Lace

Saturday September 22, 2012: Introduction to Lace making part II: Bedfordshire techniques

Saturday October 20, 2012: Bruges Flower Lace part I

Saturday November 17, 2012: Introduction to Torchon Lace part I: the grounds

Saturday Novemeber 24, 2012: Torchon Lace part II.

If you're interested in a weekly evening class or would like to join us for a designing lace class please contact Ghislane. 

Please call us at 403-214-5414 or 403 238-4681 or email us at ghislainesgems@shaw.ca for a supply list or more information.

Fall Events & Classes

We are really exited about the upcoming fall classes and events! We have again planned some exiting workshops and lace 'n chat events this fall.

Lace and Chat: Every second Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 3 pm at 815 - 49 Ave SW. Cost: free
Dates: September 9, October 14, November 18 (please note this is the 3rd wednesday), December 9, 2009

Practice what you learned with some friends over a cup of coffee, desserts and chocolates.

Lacemaking workshops: All day Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: $70.00 (includes lunch) Please note, some workshops may start on Friday evening at 6:00 pm for a cost of $100.00/weekend.

Friday September 25, 2009: Duchesse Part III
Saturday September 26: Introduction to lacemaking part II: Bedfordshire techniques.

Saturday October 24: Intorduction to Torchon Lace part I: the grounds

Saturday Novemeber 28: Torchon Lace part II.

If you're interested in a weekly evening class or would like to join us for a designing lace class please contact Ghislane.

Please call us at 403-214-5414 or 403 238-4681 or email us at ghislainesgems@shaw.ca for a supply list or more information.

Welcome

A few months ago I set up a page on Multiply.com for the Touch of Lace-makers. The feedback has been that it was difficult to navigate and that it required membership before you could access the site. As a result, not many people joined the site. I have also been experimenting with some blogs for my other business as well as twitter. I find them very user friendly and I have discovered some businesses that do not have a website, but communicate to their clients via a blog. It makes total sense. Communication is a two way thing. A blog allows for interaction and since it is easy to navigate, it allows for everyone to follow the latest news and events that are available to all: A Touch of Lace students and friends.
Please visit often to be kept up to date on our monthly events schedule.
You may already know that we have a Lace and Chat every second wednesday of the month at Manon's on Britannia Plaza. Any lacemaker is welcome to join us over coffee and chocolate! Just bring your pillow and your recently completed (or uncompleted) projects, get some advise, some help and some good conversation and enjoy the afternoon.