🧵 Lace Knowledge
Welcome to the Lace Education section of the Australian Lace Guild.
Here you will find information, resources, and learning pathways relating to lace making, techniques, history, and member development including proficiencies.
👉 All About Lace
📚 History & Background
Explore the rich history of lace making, its traditions, and its development across different regions and styles.
👉 Early Laces and Costume Lace Bibliography
👉 All about Lace: An introduction explaining the history of lace by Rosemary Shepard OAM
🧶 Lace Information & Techniques
Learn about different lace types, methods, and resources to support your practice.
👉 Types of Lace
👉 Learn Lace
👉 Patterns: Currently there are two fantastic patterns shared by generous lacemakers. The first is Gimps in Torchon by Heather Billington. The second is Santa Kanga, a Christmas ornament by Emmy Keys. Have a pattern you’d love to share? We’d be thrilled to feature it! Contact our Web Mistress, and we’ll ensure you receive full credit for your original design. Let’s inspire the community together!
👉 Teachers
🧒 Junior Section
Information and resources for younger lace makers and emerging practitioners.
👉 Junior Section
👉 Junior Patterns
🎓 Proficiency Program
Structured learning and skill development pathways for members progressing in their lace making journey.
For questions about learning programs, please contact your local state or the National Committee via the Contact form.
Example of Torchon Lace by Kathy de la Ru
