OREGON TRAIL LACEMAKERS
YOU are Welcome!
Come learn Bobbin Lace at our monthly meetings, and some months you can also learn Needle Tatting, Shuttle Tatting, Knitted Lace, and/or Crochet, depending on who is in attendance. Bobbin lace equipment is available for loan for students for up to 6 months with a deposit. Further classes (tatting, needle lace, crochet lace, sprang, nalbinding...) may be available.
Visitors: no charge for several visits.
Membership: $12/year, January to December
Our Purpose
To preserve & expand the enjoyment of the unique art of lacemaking by practicing, teaching, demonstrating, and
celebrating lace in both historical & contemporary styles. Since 2003, we have been a chartered member of IOLI, the International Organization of Lace, Inc., www.internationalorganizationoflace.org
Membership Benefits
Demonstrations
The Oregon Trail Lacemakers may be available to demonstrate lacemaking during your event.
Find out if we have some lacemakers available to participate in your special day.
YOU are Welcome!
Come learn Bobbin Lace at our monthly meetings, and some months you can also learn Needle Tatting, Shuttle Tatting, Knitted Lace, and/or Crochet, depending on who is in attendance. Bobbin lace equipment is available for loan for students for up to 6 months with a deposit. Further classes (tatting, needle lace, crochet lace, sprang, nalbinding...) may be available.
Visitors: no charge for several visits.
Membership: $12/year, January to December
Our Purpose
To preserve & expand the enjoyment of the unique art of lacemaking by practicing, teaching, demonstrating, and
celebrating lace in both historical & contemporary styles. Since 2003, we have been a chartered member of IOLI, the International Organization of Lace, Inc., www.internationalorganizationoflace.org
Membership Benefits
- Monthly newsletter with free pattern.
- Check out books from the guild's lace library, and from the IOLI library (by mail).
- Use guild equipment, with a deposit, while you decide which equipment you want to purchase.
- The knowledge that you are supporting a beautiful, old skill. Lace makers of all kinds are welcome.
Demonstrations
- We demonstrate lacemaking at the Lane County Fair in July.
- We also demonstrate at the Scandinavian Festival in Junction City, Oregon, wearing Scandinavian costumes. Let us know if you would like to participate! This event is in August.
- Past demos have included at a fundraiser for the Eugene Symphony, and at the Eugene Library.
- In 2019 we were featured in a six week display and demo at the Springfield Museum, 590 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon. Over 700 people attended the exhibit!
The Oregon Trail Lacemakers may be available to demonstrate lacemaking during your event.
Find out if we have some lacemakers available to participate in your special day.