13th Annual

Winter Lace Conference

Registration Brochure

February 15-17, 2019 - - -

Options to “ADD ON” an additional day

with your teacher on February 18

AND/OR

EXTRA pre-conference workshops on

February 15 with

Louise Colgan, Susie Johnson, Jean Doig, or Elizabeth Peterson

For more information, contact Belinda Belisle at WinterLaceConference@gmail.com or 1-714-898-1092.

Visit our website at: http://winterlaceconference.com/

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This is the 13th annual Winter Lace Conference and, if you ask me, things just keep getting better. I think you will agree we have another great selection of classes.

Back by popular demand are Louise Colgan, Susie Johnson, Elizabeth Peterson, Allie Marguccio, and Jean Doig. New to our slate of teachers are Loretta Holzberger—who brings her expertise in needle lace—to the program and Sylvia Fellows —who is offering our first Beginning Bobbin Lace Class. Our new Beginner’s class holds a special place in my heart. We are pleased to use a portion of our raffle proceeds to underwrite the new Betty Ward Scholarship, designed to support those new to lace making. Betty was always there to support anyone learning a new skill—many of us reading this learned to knit or a multitude of other needlework skills from Betty. Betty’s scholarship will cover the class registration for those either brand new to bobbin lace or those who have been on their lace journey for a year and want to improve. I can’t think of a better way to honor Betty. Kicking off the weekend are the highly successful mini classes. In addition to our popular Milanese and Bucks/Withof mini classes, Elizabeth will be teaching how to make her exquisite leaves in variegated thread and Jean Doig will leads us through the steps for blocking our beautiful lace knit.

Back again is our vendor hall packed with lace supplies, an educational and fun-filled banquet presentation, and all the fun you can pack in one weekend.

I look forward to seeing you in February 2019!

Belinda

The Weekend at-a-Glance

Friday, February 15, 2019 EXTRA CLASSES

Milanese Workshop with Louise Colgan OR

Bucks, Withof, & More Workshop with Susie Johnson

OR Variegated Leaves Workshop with

Elizabeth Peterson OR

Blocking and Finishing Your Lace Knitting with Jean Doig

R&R—Registration and Reception

Vendor Hall Opens

Saturday, February 16, 2019

• Classes

• Vendor Hall

• Luncheon

Sunday, February 17, 2019

• Breakfast

• Classes

• Vendor Hall

• Banquet

Monday, February 18, 2019 EXTRA: Add-on another day with your

teacher!

Knitting and Knitted Lace—A History by Jean Doig

Jean Doig will lead us on a journey of knitting history from where knitting began to the present, with a focus on lace. We will explore the first country to knit, learn about the “Wedding Ring Shawl” origins, travel all the way up to Herbert Niebling knitted art lace, and discover some of the new art shawls coming out today. On our journey we will get a brief a tour of the countries knitted laces came from, and we will be treated to a fashion show, illustrating a shawl from each country. This is definitely a presentation you don’t want to miss! For information on Jean’s background, see her class description.

Special Presentation

13th Annual Winter Lace Conference

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Special Pre-Conference Workshops

Special Pre-Conference Workshops—Friday, February 15, 2019

Do you want more time at your lace? If your answer is “YES,” you will want to sign up for one of the following EXTRA Friday workshops. We will limit the size of the group so each student will have greater opportunity for more personal attention and in-depth study. Get your registration in early to reserve your seat!

ADVANCED and INTERMEDIATE MILANESE With Louise Colgan (full-day workshop)

Louise Colgan's Friday class is offered for students wishing to work on larger pieces already in progress or to start an advanced piece requiring additional time beyond the standard conference days.

BUCKS, WITHOF, and More With Susie Johnson (full-day workshop)

Susie Johnson’s Friday class will provide students with more opportunity for in-depth discussions than is possible in a regular class day. This class is not for students beginning a lace that is new to them, but is suited to all continuing people who would like to have a day where they would have more teacher time and as many questions and answers that can be crammed into one day, along with technical discussions and lots of theory in addition to tweaking their work. This class is also ideal for those wanting to finish (or start) a project.

BLOCKING AND FINISHING YOUR LACE KNITTING

With Jean Doig (full-day workshop) Want to learn how to block to make your work look professionally finished? Don’t have the Tools/Equipment you think you need to finish your pieces?

In this one-day workshop, we will learn how to block with blocking wires, cord and pins, mats, or just pins and a tape measure.

Strange shaped pieces? No problem. Bring them along.

VARIEGATED LEAVES

With Elizabeth Peterson (full-day workshop)

This class, inspired by Christine Springett, will teach how to make leaves and then make them consistently to produce these two patterns. The small circle will give the experience necessary to make the heart. In the one-day class, students will complete the circle first.

The heart will be started next and possibly even finished. Threads will be provided. Bring your pillow, bobbins, pins and other basic supplies.

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Bucks Point - Old Becomes New, Withof and More—All Levels

Teacher: Susie Johnson (U.S.)

Bucks Point is a beautiful, elegant English bobbin lace with net ground and prominent gimp to draw the eye to the design motifs. This year students will have the opportunity to work patterns that have been reconstructed from Susie’s personal collection of old lace. These lovely old pieces have some fascinating quirks not normally seen in the patterns in the commonly used Bucks books. While these patterns are best suited to those with previous Bucks experience, beginners to Bucks will be welcome and will begin with more traditional patterns. The flow and rhythm of Bucks patterns make it a pleasant lace to work!

Anyone who wishes to either begin or continue Withof is welcome to join this class. For those whose interests lie elsewhere, other possibilities include Torchon bookmarks or Christmas ornaments, Ulrike’s gold stars, ‘s Gravenmoerse, and Brussels Duchesse. In addition, upon request and with approval, students are welcome to pursue other laces, which includes help with UFOs and long-awaited projects requiring help to start.

Since she started making lace in 1981, Susie Johnson pursued the serious study of many different types of laces with different teachers from a number of different countries. She is best known for her work in Withof, but almost as soon as she learned to make lace, Bucks Point became her favorite lace and she spent many years studying it with a variety of teachers. She has also been teaching variety of other laces for almost 30 years at events such as I.O.L.I. conventions, The Winter Lace Conference, the Finger Lakes Lace Days in Ithaca, and Lace at Sweet Briar as well as twice-weekly classes at home. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she has been the co-coordinator of the International Poppy Project. She is also on the IOLI Proficiency Journal Committee.

Milanese and Hungarian Tape Lace—All Levels Teacher: Louise Colgan (U.S.)

This class will offer students the option to learn about Milanese or Hungarian Tape Lace. Both of these types of lace include unique characteristics while also sharing features in common. We will be able to explore their similarities and differences. Milanese is a free-flowing tape-based lace characterized by special decorative Braid stitches that become integral features of each design. Adding color and metallic threads allows lacemakers to make their own distinct pieces from the selected patterns. Hungarian Tape designs are also formed with a graceful and elegant blend of stitches. Elaborate pieces can be made with relatively few pairs of bobbins. Plaited Fillings are often used to decorate open spaces surrounded by the tapes. The creative nature of both of these types of lace make them suitable for traditional and contemporary interpretation. Projects will be offered to suit a variety of skill levels. A solid foundation in basic Bobbin Lace skills is required. Ability to read diagrams is also recommended.

Louise Colgan is a lacemaker, designer, and teacher with experience in a broad range of Bobbin Lace techniques. She began making lace in 1985 and has been teaching for 30 years. She has served on the Board of the International Organization of Lace, Inc. as President and is currently Chair of the Proficiency Program Committee. Louise has taught Bobbin Lace classes at many I.O.L.I. Conventions, plus workshops for U.S. members of O.I.D.F.A. and regional guilds. Louise has exhibited her work both locally and internationally and was a participant in the renowned International Poppy Project. Her designs have been included in the LACE EXPRESS magazine and the I.O.L.I. BULLETIN. Additionally, she has published three books of original patterns and has made an instructional video on Milanese Lace.

The Classes

Milanese

Hungarian Tape Lace

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The Classes (continued)

Decorative Stitches in Idrija Lace—Beginning and Continuing Teacher: Allie Marguccio (U.S.)

In this course, students will learn and/or review the basic skills required to make Idrija Narrow Tape Lace, including the narrow tape, double stitch, half stitch, various corners, gentle curves, picots, plaits, and sewings. They will also be introduced to some of the fascinating decorative stitches used in this lace, including slince, štručke (small loaves), and various spiders. Each student will receive a packet of diagrams that correspond with all class patterns. Prior to the class, students will receive a list of patterns, including optional but highly recommended skill patterns for those new to Idrija lace.

Alexandria Marguccio (Allie) is the great-granddaughter of a Slovene bobbin lacemaker and is committed to carrying on this family tradition. She studied bobbin lace in Slovenia under the tutelage of Metka Fortuna, director of the Idrija School of Lace and Stana Frelih, Master Teacher. Allie’s lace work and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts grant study project was showcased in 2009 as part of a Slovenian Cultural Heritage Celebration. In the summer of 2013, her lace work was part of an Ethnic Crafts exhibit at the Bottle Works. Her lace work was also featured in a 2016 exhibit at the Governor’s mansion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In 2017, Allie was one of four fiber artists featured in a PBS documentary titled, “Pennsylvania Traditions: Woven Together.”

Gros Point de Venize Needle Lace—Beginning and Continuing Teacher: Loretta Holzberger (U.S.) Gros point de Venize is a very dimensional needle lace dating back to the 1500s, with heavily padded contours and embellishments. Learn the special techniques and stitch a beautiful butterfly. You may choose the weight of thread to use depending on your experience and eyesight. Patterns will be in sizes for two thread weights: #80 tatting cotton or Guttterman silk 100/3. Bring small tapestry needles, #24 or #26, your thread choice in white or ecru, sewing thread in any color, small sewing needle, your favorite magnification, and a personal portable lamp if you have one. Patterns and instructions will be provided. Loretta Holzberger has been doing needlework since she was a child and needle lace for over 30 years. She is the author

of Needlelace and Stumpwork and Silk Flowers to Dye For, both on Amazon. She has been an active member of the Needle Arts Guild of Puget Sound for over 30 years, the Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery International Guild, Inc. since its inception in 1992, as well as the Lacemakers of Puget Sound. Loretta serves as the president well as the International Organization of Lace, Inc.

If you have items you would like to donate to the raffle, please let us know. contact Belinda Belisle at 1-562-596-7882 or WinterLaceConference@gmail.com or visit our website at http://winterlaceconference.com/. Funds from the raffle are earmarked to defray costs and to fund the Betty Ward Scholarship Fund. See p. 6 for info on the new class funded by the Scholarship.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please tell us immediately so someone else may have your place. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to Belinda Belisle and must be postmarked by January 15, 2019. Refunds will be subject to a $45 cancellation fee. We will not be able to honor requests for refunds postmarked after January 15.

Our Raffle Needs You!

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The Classes (continued)

Never finished a shawl in a knitted lace class? Here is your chance. Knit a Faroese Island Lace Shawl, and a Shetland Lace Shawl to fit a seated 14” Teddy Bear in this class. These two shawls will be produced in the traditional methods from start to finish. You will start and finish both shawls or at least finish one and know how to finish the other. These are easy fun shawls that will provide you with the knowledge to finish any shawl you have started but are not sure how to finish.

This class is designed for those wishing to explore and perfect either Bruges or Bedfordshire lace. Bruges lace students will learn the basic tape, plaits and picots, several types of flowers, leaves, and the scroll. Continuing students will learn how to navigate the fillings and some additional Bruges techniques. Those working on Bedfordshire lace will have an introduction to this traditional English lace. You will learn plaits, picots, 9-pin edge, trails, bouncing plaits/leaves off the trail, crossings, and the basic Beds leaf. Continuing students will learn adding/discarding pairs invisibly, the Beds “kiss,” and raised and rolled tallies. Students will be able to work at their own pace with patterns provided or bring patterns to discuss and explore possible working solutions. Both are fun and traditional laces to make – come learn some new tricks to add to your lacemaking skills.

Jean Doig says, “I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. My mother started my love of fiber arts with knitting and crochet at 5 years. She had me do my needlework over and over until it was correct. From there I learned Embroidery and Needlepoint, then ridged heddle and card weaving. By age 15, I was also tatting, spinning, and dyeing. At 21, I learned Bobbin Lace, and when I was expecting my first child, I learned Netted Lace. There are so many variations to fiber arts that I am always learning something new.”

Lace Knitting— Teddy Bear Shawls—Beginning and Continuing Teacher: Jean Doig (U.S.)

Hotel Reservations The conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza (3131 South Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626). The Crowne Plaza is at the center of Orange County, just 1-1/2 miles from John Wayne Airport and close to the world-class South Coast Plaza and Orange

County Performing Arts Center complex.

1. Make your hotel reservations directly with the Crowne Plaza at 1-866-437-5657 prior to January 9, 2019.

2. Visit our website to register directly: www. winterlaceconference.com

Make sure you ask for the “Winter Lace 2019” room

block and give the dates of your reservation!

Bruges and Bedfordshire Lace—Beginning and Continuing Teacher: Elizabeth Peterson (U.S.)

Elizabeth Peterson started making lace in 1985 and teaching in 1996. She has attended several I.O.L.I. conventions and area workshops, taking classes from many teachers, both nationally and internationally. She believes lacemaking is fun and challenging and a great way to spend your time. Elizabeth enjoys a lot of laces and teaches several kinds weekly. She has won many awards for her lace at the local, state, and international levels, including technical proficiency and Best of Show.

Bedfordshire Lace

Bruges Lace

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Beginning Lace—Basics and Beyond (Note: This class is

underwritten by the Betty Ward Scholarship. To enroll in this class, you should be within your first year of lacemaking.)

Teacher: Sylvia Fellows (U.S.)

The Classes (continued)

In this class you'll learn tips and tricks for bobbin winding, thread choices, beginnings, endings, and many more aspects of lacemaking. We will sample at least one plaited lace, two or three Torchon edgings, and one tape lace. The end result will be at least one piece of Torchon lace and one piece of Tape lace and, hopefully, a better understanding of what lacemaking is all about...and that it's easy and fun! Bobbins, threads, and small pillows will be available, if you don't have them. Note: The class fee for this class is underwritten by the Betty Ward Scholarship fund. When registering for this class, please only pay the applicable Conference Registration and any additional add items (e.g., Special Winter Lace bobbin, light rental, banquet ticket, etc.

Sylvia Fellows began making lace in 1985, originally learning from the books of Pamela Nottingham and Bridget Cook. In the years since, she has studied with numerous teachers, including Holly Van Sciver, Ulrike Voelker, and Lia Baumeister. She is authorized by Christine Bellevile to teach Chrysanthemum Lace and will soon have her own designs published by The Lace Museum.

Are you a beginner to bobbin lace? Did you do the "try-it snake at a Fair or Festival demo, but don't know where to go next? THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Have you done some lace but don't feel that you're ready for the "fancier,” "more complicated" laces? THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!

AROMATHERAPY WITH MICHELLE

The Aromatherapy Massages were such a hit this last year, Michelle has agreed to come back! Don't be left out. If you are interested in having a massage, Michelle will be with us from 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon to 3 p.m. Monday afternoon. Massages are scheduled on the hour for 50 minutes. Michelle is doing them complimentary for the Winter Lace; however, a suggested donation of $20 is recommended. If you have a preference, please indicate on the Registration form, and I will try my best to accommodate you.

WE HAVE A WEBSITE

Keep up-to-date on the Winter Lace Conference. Visit our new website, designed and administered by Lise Driggers—and don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook!

www.winterlaceconference.com

LIKE us on FACEBOOK and

Visit Our Website!

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❖ Vending hall open Friday evening—as well as Saturday and Sunday

❖ Special Winter Lace Conference bobbins

❖ Limited-enrollment workshops on Friday!

The Winter Lace Witches—Our First Contest

Here is your chance to shine! Plan now to be part of the 1st Winter Lace Contest. Use your lacemaking skills to explore the “spell maker” in you. Use your favorite type of lace—bobbin, needle, or shuttle—to create a delightful witch design.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

o 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

▪ Bobbin Lace

▪ Tatted Lace

▪ Other

o Betty Ward Award

o Most Unusual

o Funniest

Get started now! Brew up your magic! For more information or design ideas, please email the contest coordinator, Gaylene Jones, at celticvette@hotmail.com “Witch Contest.” Visit our website for a complete list of the rules.

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Saturday & Sunday Class Choices (Monday, if attending additional day.)

Workshops run concurrently. Please list your choices in order of preference. First Choice Second Choice Monday Class

Please complete the registration information on the back of this sheet.

Remember to make a copy of both sides of this form for your records.

Event Indicate Choice

Price per Person

Total

Conference Registration (for those staying at the conference hotel)

Registration includes Friday reception, access to the vendor hall, lunch on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday—NOTE: ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE CLASS REGISTRATION— REGISTER FOR CLASSES BELOW.

$100.00 If paying by credit card,

$103.75

Amount paid

Commuter Conference Registration

Commuter registration includes all items mentioned above—NOTE: ALL ATTENDEES MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE CLASS REGISTRATION—REGISTER FOR CLASSES BELOW.

$210.00 If paying by credit card,

$217.50

Amount paid

Class Registration (Class registration covers classes for Saturday and Sunday.) Please indicate your class choice on the lines at the top of this page.

$225.00 If paying by credit card,

$233.00

Amount paid

Sunday Banquet & Presentation (Please indicate number of each meal—including guests.)

Chicken Number Fish Number Vegetarian Number

Dietary Restrictions

Total # of Meals

$60.00 If paying by credit card,

$64.00

Amount paid

Special Workshop Friday, February 15—includes lunch

Milanese OR Blocking/Finishing Lace Knitting OR Withof/Potpourri OR Variegated Leaves

$115.00 If paying by credit card,

$120.00

Amount paid

Monday Workshop—an extra class with your weekend teacher. NOTE: MUST ATTEND WEEKEND.

$100.00 If paying by credit card,

$103.75

Amount paid

Light Rental—If you are traveling to the conference and don’t want to bring a light, we will make arrangements for light rental. Fee covers use of one light for all days registered.

$15.00 If paying by credit card,

$16.00

Amount paid

Special Winter Lace Conference Bobbins (Please indicate the number of bobbins for each type.) No.Continental No. Midlands

Total # of Bobbins

$25.00 ea. If paying by credit card,

$26.00

Amount paid

Aromatherapy Massage Please schedule me for Number of Massages. Massages will last approx. 55 minutes and will start on the hour, starting Thursday at 3 p.m. Friday-Monday massages start at 10 a.m. The last massage will be Monday at 3 p.m. My preferred date and time is Preferred Date(s) and Time(s) Second Choice

I will do my best to accommodate your requests.

Total # of Massages

Suggested Donation $20 per massage If paying by credit card,

$21.00

Donation to the Betty Ward Scholarship Fund

Total

2019 Winter Lace Conference Registration

Photocopies are accepted. Please one person per form. All payments in U.S. dollars or credit card. Registrations made via the mail must be postmarked ON or AFTER October 1, 2018. Registrations made via the website should be dated October 1 or later. For questions about registration, contact: Belinda Belisle at 1-714-898-1092 or WinterLaceConference@gmail.com

OR

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Please PRINT or type clearly. Your nametag and info in the conference handout will be made from this form.

First Name Last Name Street Address

City State ZIP Phone Number Email

Please make a copy of both sides of this form for your records!

If paying by check,

• Make checks payable to:

Winter Lace Conference

• Mail completed registration form and check to:

Belinda Belisle c/o Winter Lace Conference 5241 Hartford Way Westminster, CA 92683 Westminster, CA 92683

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please tell us immediately so someone else may have your place. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to Belinda Belisle and must be postmarked by January 15, 2019. Refunds will be subject to a $45 cancellation fee. We will not be able to honor requests for refunds postmarked after January 15.

2019 Winter Lace Conference Registration

If paying by credit card, please complete the following: Card Number: Card Number Type of Card: Type of Card Name on Credit Card Name on Credit Card Billing Address: Billing Address Expiration Date: Expiration Date CRV Code: CRV Code Amount to be Charged: Amount to be Charged