Astounding Lace Convention Announced in Washington DC

Lacemakers From Near and Far to Attend!

 

The Theme: Threads of History!

 

The Chesapeake Region Lace Guild and the International Old Lacers, Inc,. Invite you to join them at the 58th Annual IOLI Lace Convention July 31 to August 6, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, in Bethesda, Maryland.

 

Wonderful classes in Bobbin Lace, Tatting, Knitted Lace, Needle Lace and more, will be taught.

 

The sales room will open daily to registered participants of the conference and on August 3 to the general public.

 

Tours: Baltimore Museum of Art, Dumbarton House, Library of Congress and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

 

Baltimore-Washington International Marshall, Reagan Washington National, and Dulles International airports are equally accessible. Amtrak is also very convenient.

Registration Info

Registration: February 15, 2011, will be the official opening day of registration. However, forms may be mailed in anytime. All registration forms received before February 15, 2011, will be considered as received on that date for the purpose of assigning classes.

 

The registration fee of $195.00 includes the opening reception, Thursday dinner, Friday banquet, tote bag, and convention pin. Class fees are $165.00 for 12-hour classes and $330.00 for 24-hour classes. Class fees for the Wednesday classes will be $25.00 for 3-hour classes and $50.00 for 6-hour classes. For those attending only a Wednesday class, there is a commuter fee of $20.00.

 

Tour fees are listed. A check or money order in U.S. funds to cover costs must accompany your registration form. Fees for registration and classes canceled prior to May 15, 2011, will be refunded with the exception of a $50.00 processing fee. After May 15, no refunds will be made, but attendees may find a substitute.

 

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