We are a group of women, primarily from Northeastern Ohio and
Western Pennsylvania, who love lace (and related fascinating textile
arts). Most of us are affiliated with the IOLI (International Old
Lacers, Inc.), SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) or both. In
order to share our love of lace, and in keeping with the goals of both the
IOLI and SCA, we have formed The Lace Enclave. We are primarily a
teaching guild. The following is an excerpt from our by-laws:
. . . “The purpose of The Lace Enclave is to promote, study, investigate, learn
and share the techniques and history of lace and lace making (and related
fascinating textile arts). The primary focus of The Lace Enclave is, but not
limited to, pre-1700’s lace (and related fascinating textile arts). The Lace
Enclave will fulfill this purpose through the following objectives:
- Pennsic War, . . . The Lace Enclave will arrange for meeting
space, share educational information relating to pre-1700’s lace (and related
fascinating textile arts) techniques and history, and provide and/or arrange for
teachers of pre-1700’s lace (and related fascinating textile arts) techniques and
history to be made available for the Arts & Sciences classes held during said
event.
- An Annual Lace Retreat to be held in North-Eastern Ohio. . .
- Providing demonstrations, classes and/or talks for members and/or
the general public on the techniques and history of lace making, primarily, but
not limited to, pre-1700’s lace (and related fascinating textile arts).
- Having fun.
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