Save the Date
The proposed dates for the next Edinburgh Lace Course are 20 - 24 July 2026 in the James Watt Centre at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. The tutors will be Frances Bell, Diana Blackburn, Claire Bonito, Kitty Mason and Carole Smith. Full details will be available...
LACE TO WEAR – Challenge 2026
For 2026 the theme for the challenge will be ‘LACE TO WEAR’. We are intrigued to see what you come up with. It is an opportunity to get your lace out of the folder and use it.Have you made a collar, or decorated a t-shirt? What about a fascinator or corsage to wear at...
2025 Lace Course
Another wonderful course was held in July. Now we have five tutors, we had 70 students and six untutored lacemakers all working hard and creating some beautiful lace. In addition to the regular tutors: Kitty, Frances, Claire and Carole, we welcomed Diana to be our new...
Challenge 2025 – MARINE
Thank you to everyone who entered a piece for the display. The theme for this year was Marine. This was interpreted so creatively from marine blue pieces to fishes, boats, seashells and shorelines. Congratulations to Napaphan for winning the ‘most original idea’ and...
About the 2025 Lace Course
In 2025 we are increasing the number of tutors for the course. Last year, we had such a good response to the course, we have asked Diana Blackburn to join us this year to be our fifth tutor. We are keen to encourage beginners, lacemakers in their early years and those...
Introducing Diana Blackburn for 2025
We are delighted that Diana Blackburn will be joining us as a tutor for the 2025 course. Many of you will already know Diana and I am sure you will make welcome in her new role. Diana has a wealth of knowledge and experience with a variety of techniques. Find out more...