You are invited to join us at Lace West 2026
The Australian Lace Guild Conference and AGM
September 20-26, 2026
Midland Junction Arts Centre
276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland WA
The Arts Centre is situated in the heart of Midland, 18km north-east of the Perth CBD.The Conference will have the usual format of workshops, lectures, a midweek tour and conference dinner plus, of course, the AGM and traders. A variety of workshops will be offered, including Russian, Torchon, Point ground, contemporary and needle laces.
We have invited Rosita d’Ercoli, an Italian lacemaker who teaches Milanese and Three Pair Fiandra laces. She is also a member of the Associazione Fuselliamo, which organises classes and publishes regular patterns. https://www.fuselliamo.it/
Lace in a Case Challenge
Migration is the theme of the Lace West week. With this theme in mind, we are offering a challenge: ‘Lace in a Case’. We would like you to bring an item of lace which you would pack in your case if you were migrating. Tell us why you chose this item. If you have a tiny case, it would be welcome too, for the display!
Getting there
By plane: If arriving at Terminals 1 or 2 (Virgin, Jetstar), catch the train from Terminal 1 towards Perth, change at Bayswater from Platform 1 to Platform 4 for the Midland Line. If arriving at Terminals 3 or 4 (Qantas), catch the shuttle bus to the Redcliffe train station and catch the train towards Perth, change at Bayswater from Platform 1 to Platform 4 for the Midland Line.
By car: The venue is located on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Cale Street in Midland. Parking is available in the Midland Gate Shopping Centre across Cale Street from the Arts Centre. Timed street parking is also available on both the highway and Cale Street.
By train: Midland is at the end of the Midland railway line. The venue is walking distance from the current train station, but is also accessible by shuttle bus from the station. Catch Bus 300 from Stand 7 to Stop No 14534 (approx. 2 minutes). A new station is being built which will be closer to the venue. We are hoping it will be open in time for the conference. A trip on the Indian Pacific is also an option! It arrives at East Perth where you can catch the Midland train.
Accommodation
Quest Hotel Midland: 3 The Crescent, Midland Junction. It is a short walk to the venue. Don’t book yet—we will be negotiating conference prices in the New Year.
Quest Midland
Morrison Motel: 305 Morrison Road, Swan View, is a new motel, 4km from the venue and on the 323 bus route to Midland.
Morrison Motel
The Rose and Crown: 105 Swan Street, Guildford, has motel units 3km from the venue, close to the train line. Walk to East Guildford station and catch the Midland train.
Rose and Crown
Hotels in central Perth or along the railway line are also worth considering. Midland is 25 minutes by train from Perth.
For the Grey Nomads:
Big 4 Midland Tourist Park: 3 km from the venue with chalets as well as caravan sites. 6 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan.
Big 4 Midland Tourist Park
Discovery Parks Swan Valley: 91 Benara Road, Caversham, 7 km from the venue with cabins and caravan sites.
Discovery Parks Swan Valley
Dining out in Midland
Cale Street, The Crescent, and Midland Gate offer many cafés and restaurants.
AGFG restaurant guide
The weather
In September, Midland/Perth is mildly cool for locals and warm for those from the eastern states, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C and very little rain.
What to see in Perth and Western Australia
Midland is very close to the Swan Valley, a major Western Australian wine-growing area. The valley has numerous cafés, restaurants, and craft temptations. We will include a taste of the Swan Valley in our midweek tour.
Swan Valley tourism
Wildflowers will be on show at Kings Park. The best time to see wildflowers around Perth is between August and October. Our conference is well timed! We will include a visit to Kings Park in our midweek tour. You could also join a dedicated wildflower tour before or after the conference.
WA wildflower guide
The Lace Place, Hyden is 340 km from Perth but worth a detour, especially if you are driving from the eastern states. The Lace Place offers an extensive lace collection dating back to the 1600s, including many handmade antique gowns and wedding dresses. It is open daily and located in Hyden at Wave Rock, a striking formation created by weathering and water erosion.
The Lace Place information
Contact the Conference Coordinator for further information.
Many thanks to Bridget Fairchild for the Quokka logo and suitcase artwork.