Upcoming Events and Demonstrations

As an organization dedicated to promoting lace, our members are happy to demonstrate lacemaking at museums, schools, state and county fairs, and other educational and/or cultural events. We bring "try me" lacemaking pillows with us so that the interested audience members can give it try. Contact us to inquire about arranging a demonstration.

A Very Special Event!

Private tour: "Wedding Belles" with curator Howard Kurtz
Saturday, December 3, 2011
11:00 AM

Exquisite gowns and other wedding apparel reveal how three generations of Post family women celebrated weddings with their legendary elegance and style. From turn-of-the-century Edwardian bride to Upper East Side doyenne, Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973) asserted her status, taste, and sophistication in the styles she wore down the aisle. Wedding Belles brings together her four wedding gowns, along with those of her mother and daughters, and examines the evolution of early 20th century wedding style through the lens of one of America's most notable and fashionable families. The exhibition also includes the rarely seen Hapsburg lace veil on loan to the exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution. To learn more, visit www.HillwoodMuseum.org

The special rate of $12 per person includes the tour, and access to the house, the gardens, and the audio tour. Lunch and transportation on your own. Complimentary parking.

For additional information and to register for the tour, complete and return the registration form to the CRLG Treasurer. Deadline for registration is Monday, November 21, 2011. This supersedes the deadline date on the form itself, for administrative reasons.

 

Upcoming Lacemaking Demos

Recent Lacemaking Demo


Other Events of Interest to Lacemakers

Award winners at the recent Montgomery County (MD) Agricultural Fair

Award winners for Tatting:

Large Item - Wendy Carballo
Small Item - Karen Gills (best of show)

Award winners for Bobbin Lace:

Large Item - Yoko Barr
Small Item - Yoko Barr (best of show)

Lacy Susan Award:

Yuiko Miyazaki - her first piece, a bookmark.

In the Lace Department, there were 36 exhibits from 15 exhibitors. Congratulations to all our winners.