Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Experience Level: Beginner

Come experience this fascinating textile art in action at Beginning Bobbin Lace on Tuesdays, Oct. 10 through Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio.

Instructor Robin Bagwell will show students what to expect in bobbin lacemaking! Learn the basic movements of cross and twist to form beautiful lace from hanging bobbins wound with thread. Think “Connect the Dots” as stitches are made and pinned to the dots on a card stock pattern.

$115/person*. Registration will close Oct. 13 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students can choose one of the following options for class materials upon registration. 

--Bring your own Bobbin Lace kit using one of the suggestions below
     -Bobbin Lace Kit from the Lase Museum
     -Bobbin Lace & Lacemaking Kit from Van Sciver Bobbin Lace
     -Wooden or Beaded kit from Snowgoose Lace
     -search Bobbinlace kits on Etsy or Amazon.

     -Lacis Pillow Kits are NOT recommended for this class

OR

--Use one of the instructor’s kits with the option to purchase at the end of class 

If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.

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About the instructor

Robin Bagwell learned bobbin lace at a park in 1994 after running across a lady she just happened to meet! That led to Sunday afternoon sessions during the summer to learn the textile art form. She has been enjoying and teaching bobbin lace since.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.