"Weaving threads of lace history"
The New England Lace Group invites you to the largest gathering of lacemakers in Ipswich, MA for over 200 years!
If you are interested in attending and/or demonstrating lacemaking, please register so that we know how many to expect. Anyone interested in fiber arts or learning more about the history of lacemaking in Ipswich is welcome to attend. In addition to demonstrating, our Ipswich mobile exhibit will be on display and the curator of the Ipswich Museum will also exhibit artifacts from the museum's collection that relate to Ipswich lace.
Refreshments will be provided by the Ipswich Museum.
Agenda:
10:00 Arrival
10:30 – 10:45 Welcome & introduction
10:45 – 11:15 Presentation of Ipswich lace-related items
11:15 – 11:45 Presentation of Ipswich mobile exhibit
Afternoon: On-going lace demonstrations
2:00 Photo of “largest gathering of lacemakers”
4:00 Conclusion
If you have a local events board or area for flyers, there is an informational flyer, a smaller handout and an image suitable for Instagram or blogs; we would appreciate your help in posting or distributing.
Questions? Please contact NELG Member at Large, Jill Hawkins, at NELGMemberAtLarge@gmail.com
