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8-10 May, 2009, Parma Fairs (Italy)
Italia Invita: 4th International Forum of Lace and Embroidery ÒWeddings Italian-StyleÓOver 80 exhibitorsÕ stands from all regions of Italy, Textile Gallery, ateliers, workshops, extensive dealersÕ area and much more. For full information www.italiainvita.it
Assistance for foreign visitors CLICK HERE
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15, 16, 17 May, 2009, Clarkston, MI USA: The Great Lakes Lace Group Inc. Presents: Spring Fling - Lace on the Edge
When: May 15, 16, 17, 2009
Where: Colombiere Conference Center in Clarkston, MI
A weekend of lace making classes, friendship and camaraderie in a serene setting that will inspire creativity and rejuvenate the spirit. Classes in Tatted Lace, Knitted Lace, Bloemwerk, Mixed English Laces, and Leaves and Tallies. Vendors will be on-site to provide a selection of lace making supplies, tools, books and gifts.
For Information: www.GLLGI.org -
July 25 - August 1, 2009:
The Freeway Lace Guild will host the 56th I.O.L.I. Convention at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 West Century Boulevard. Los Angeles, California. 90045
Theme: "Golden Nuggets of Lace."
July 25 - July 31, 2010:
The Portland Lace Society will host the 57th I.O.L.I. Convention at the Red Lion Hotel in Portland, Oregon.
July 31 - August 6, 2011:
The Chesapeake Region Lace Guild will host the 58th I.O.L.I. Convention at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, Maryland. - None to report
- Ongoing: Lace Tours at the Smithsonian. Tours are offered the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00 to noon. Tours are free and open to the public. Reservations are necessary. To register, please call (202) 633-3826.Lace making demonstrations: Watch lace making at the American History Museum, by the new Ipswich house, the first Wednesday of every month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. These are open to the public. No registration is necessary. Tours and demonstrations are conducted by I.O.L.I. members and Smithsonian volunteers, Sheryl DeJong and Karen Thompson from the Chesapeake Region Lace Guild. They show laces from the 15th through the 20th centuries, as well as illustrations of how the lace might have been used. Presentation topics include: working conditions of lace makers, laws prohibiting the importation of lace (resulting in smuggling), and the importance of lace as an industry.
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