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.

Visit Fuselliamo

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 invite you to bring an item of lace which you would pack in your case if you were migrating and tell us why you chose it.
If you have a tiny case, it would be most welcome 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 Redcliffe train station and catch the train towards Perth, changing at Bayswater.

By car: The venue is located on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Cale Street in Midland.
Parking is available at Midland Gate Shopping Centre across Cale Street. Timed street parking is also available.

By train: Midland is at the end of the Midland railway line. The venue is walking distance from the current station and accessible by shuttle bus (Bus 300 from Stand 7 to Stop No 14534).
A new station is being built closer to the venue and may be open in time for the conference.
A journey on the Indian Pacific is also an option, arriving at East Perth.

Accommodation

Quest Hotel Midland: 3 The Crescent, Midland Junction. A short walk to the venue. Conference rates will be negotiated in the New Year.

Quest Midland

Morrison Motel: 305 Morrison Road, Swan View. 4km from the venue and on the 323 bus route.

Morrison Motel

The Rose and Crown: 105 Swan Street, Guildford. 3km from the venue and close to East Guildford station.

Rose and Crown

Hotels in central Perth or along the railway line are also worth considering. Midland is approximately 25 minutes by train from Perth.

For the Grey Nomads:

Big 4 Midland Tourist Park: 6 Toodyay Road, Middle Swan. Chalets and caravan sites available.

Big 4 Midland Tourist Park

Discovery Parks Swan Valley: 91 Benara Road, Caversham. Cabins and caravan sites available.

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

Swan Valley: A major Western Australian wine-growing area close to Midland, with cafés, restaurants and craft attractions.
We will include a taste of the Swan Valley in our midweek tour.

Swan Valley tourism

Wildflowers and Kings Park: September is prime wildflower season (August–October).
Kings Park will be included in our midweek tour, and dedicated wildflower tours are also available.

WA wildflower guide

The Lace Place, Hyden: Located 340km from Perth near Wave Rock.
It houses an extensive lace collection dating back to the 1600s, including antique gowns and wedding dresses.

The Lace Place information

Contact the Conference Coordinator for further information.

Many thanks to Bridget Fairchild for the Quokka logo and suitcase artwork.