Proficiency in Lacemaking
The Australin Lace Guild offers a proficiency program to all members. The assessments are available in many different types of lace, as you can see from the list below.
Most lace makers who submit a proficiency folder find it a good learning experience and then there is the satisfaction of receiving a certificate at the Annual General Meeting.
Each technique has three stages of achievement, up to the Teacher’s standard (Level 4). The candidate chooses and works a number of completed pieces and samples to demonstrate that she knows all the technical requirements listed. Then the folder is assessed by qualified teachers in a different state to the one where the candidate lives.The lacemaker can request a mentor if desired, to answer questions and give general information about the process.
The closing date for applications in 2026 is 20 February. The 2026 application form will be available after 1 January. Your folio will need to be submitted to the Proficiency Coordinator by 17 April 2026. Please contact the Proficiency Coordinator [email protected] at any time to express interest or for further clarification if necessary. Please note that you can submit pieces that you have worked at any time in the past provided that they meet the criteria.
Please feel free to contact the Proficiency Co-Ordinator if you have any questions.
- Braid Tape Laces
- Crochet Lace
- Honiton Lace
- Knitted Lace
- Knotted Lace
- Needle Lace
- Net Based Laces
- Plaited Laces
- Point Ground Lace
- Tatted Lace
- Torchon Lace
- Teachers Certificate
The 2026 application form will be available after 1 January.
Please read the Proficiency Guidelines.