Basics of Bobbin Lace Making 8/2027

This course is suitable for everyone who wants to learn the basics of lace weaving or review what they have learned before. In the course, you will learn the basic techniques of bobbin lace making, get acquainted with techniques from different countries, learn to read pattern drawings, and appreciate the traditions and cultural heritage of bobbin lace. The course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. Beginners will start with practice pieces, and those who have previously done bobbin lace will have more challenging self-chosen patterns. For the course, you will need a pillow or a covered piece of styrofoam/finfoam board, a piece about 60cmx60cm (blue board from construction supplies) cover the styrofoam piece with fabric or an old pillowcase, at least 12 pairs of bobbins (a pair is 2 bobbins), thread of 50/2 or similar strength e.g., Bockens or Goldschild 80/3, headless pins or pins with heads for beginners, crochet hook under 1mm, preferably size 0.6 or 0.5 or a “lazy susan”, pusher/crowbar, scissors, contact plastic, (strong hairspray/starch, not essential), note-taking materials, colored pencils: yellow, blue, black, purple, green, red. The instructor has a small supply bag with them, from which you can purchase items for a small sum if you don't have something yourself. Inform the instructor of your needs before the course. Instructor is experienced bobbin lace teacher and artisan Heli Rämö-Kaija. For more information, contact the instructor by phone 040 5919149. The language of instruction is Finnish.

The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method for this course.