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Welcome to the official website of the New Zealand Lace Society This web site is designed to inform lace makers, collectors and enthusiasts both in New Zealand and around the world about what is happening with the art of lace making in New Zealand. Thursday 14 January 2010 OIDFA Congress 2010 Japan14th OIDFA World Lace CongressFor those of you thinking of going to Japan for the OIDFA congress later this year I have come across this web site which will tell you all about it. http://www.oidfa2010kobe.com/en/index.php For those of you thinking about going to the congress in Adelaide in 2014 have a look at this to inspire you for 2014. Thursday 07 January 2010 Bedfordshire Lace ClassFor those considering doing the Bedfordshire Lace class at AGM in Invercargill Check out the information in the downloads section under AGM 2010. Tuesday 22 December 2009 Powerhouse International Lace CompetitionHave you seen this? If you are into designing and making your own pieces check this out http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/lace/ This is a chance to be well rewarded for your skills first prize A$20,000 and a number of smaller cash prizes. Your work will also go on display for all to see.
Friday 11 December 2009 November magazineYour November magazine should be with you if not contact us asap. ![]() Please note subs notices will go out with the February magazine. Also in the February magazine will be all the forms for the AGM Registrations, classes and competitions. AGM info will also be up dated here on the AGM page as we recieve it. Friday 20 November 2009 Kantcentrum in troubleFor those of you on Arachne you will have already seen that Kantcentrum is in financial difficulty and may well be facing closure. This is a great blow to lacing making worldwide as the school and museum is an inspiration to many who visit the region. Their efforts to keep lace in the public eye has helped lace groups all over the world to aquire members and keep the art alive. It is now our turn to help them and show our support in any way we can This is the link to their site and the address to write to the Brugge Mayor is given below Patrick Moenaert, Stadhuis, Burg 12, 8000 Brugge, Belgie We wish Kantcentrum all the best for the future Old News | |||||