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. Select the "contact us" button on the left side of this page to inquire about arranging a demonstration.

The Smithsonian Institute’s American History Museum on The National Mall has re-opened! Behind-the-Scenes tours of laces in the Smithsonian’s collection are available on the fourth Thursday of every month (except November, December and on federal holidays) between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Samples of most of the major types of lace made from the 16th through the 19th centuries can be viewed, and paintings showing lace in fashion as well as the historical and economic factors influencing the lives of the lacemakers and the lace consumers will be discussed. The tours are free, but please call (202) 633-3826 to register as each tour can accommodate a maximum of eight people. From 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday, volunteers from CRLG will demonstrate lacemaking in the public area of the American History Museum (located on the second floor, next to the large George Washington Statue). Please stop by or send your friends. If you are able to help out by demonstrating needle lace or being a substitute when needed, Karen Thompson would like to hear from you (karenhthompson at gmail dot com).

Lacemaking Demos

• August 13 - 21, 2010 / Montgomery County Fair (Montgomery County Agricultural Center, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD). Members of the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild will demonstrate lacemaking at various times throughout the fair. Follow this link for more information about the fair.


• August 27 - September 6, 2010 / Maryland State Fair, Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD. Members of the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild will demonstrate lacemaking at various times throughout the fair. Follow this link for more information about the fair.


• September 11, 2010 / Ellicott City, Maryland. Members of the Log Cabin Lacers will demonstrate lacemaking at the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The historic log cabin is located in the heart of Ellicott City at the intersection of Main Street and Ellicott Mills Drive. Come try your hand at bobbin lace and tatting while you learn about the log cabin! Follow this link for details about the Thomas Isaac Log Cabin.


• September 13 / Sully Quilt and Fiber Arts Show, Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, Virginia. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Click here for details and directions.