Victorian Branch Australian Lace Guild

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Victorian Branch Australian Lace Guild

The Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild aims to promote lacemaking, support and connect people who make all forms of lace lacemaking. Entry is $10.00.

The Australian Lace Guild was incorporated in 1985 and operates nationally with branches in each state. The aims and objective and the Australian Lace guild are to promote lacemaking as a craft throughout Australia and to bring together people interested in all forms of lace and lacemaking; to provide a forum for the exchange of information on lace and lacemaking; to establish and maintain standar

ds of excellence in the craft of lacemaking in all forms; for personal and public education. The Victorian Branch of the Australian Lace Guild has its own committee. The branch actively seeks to promote lace and lacemaking throughout Victoria and holds Lace Days on the fourth Saturday of odd months, from 10am - 4pm at:

Briphil House
80 Gardenvale Road
Gardenvale. Our program includes:

•Making lace;

•Meeting other lace makers;

•Participating in workshops and classes

•Borrowing from the library

•Time for buying lace making goods from suppliers; and

•Hearing guest speakers. Also, lace making sessions and workshops are held at Briphil House on the fourth Saturday of even months (except December). Classes are conducted in Ashburton, Gardenvale, Geelong, Mitcham, Notting HIll. Lace making groups meet regularly in:

Albury/Wodonga

Ashburton

Bright

Colac

Echuca (Rich River)

Geelong

Heywood

Latrobe Valley

Malvern

Mildura

Mt Eliza

Northern Suburbs

Sale

Shepparton

Swan Hill

Yarrawonga / Mulwala

For further information please contact the guild on [email protected]

23/08/2026

After a wonderful day at our Taster Day yesterday with all bar one class booked out, we agree.......lace is not a dying art!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcTfdW0OS2C/?igsi=MXRnbDg5YmFobDhuNg==

20/08/2026

A new online lace class has been posted:
Beginning Bucks Point
Instructor: Marion Warzel

Course Description: Bucks Point Lace is a beautiful English style of point ground lace. It is characterized by a hexagonal mesh ground and motifs defined by outlining gimp threads. In this class we learn the basics, including the point ground, picot, catch pin, gimp and honeycomb.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Prerequisite: Intermediate experience with Torchon lace

Dates: 4 Tuesdays – October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm PDT

Dates and Times in Australia and New Zealand: 4 Wednesdays – October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026; 7am – 9am AWST / 9am – 11am AEST / 10am – 12pm AEDT / 12pm – 2pm NZDT

Registration Fee: $100

More details can be found here:
https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/

19/08/2026

Our August lacemaking day and Annual Lace Taster Day is this Saturday! We cannot wait to meet all those who have booked in for classes. Booking is now closed with all bar one class type booked out!

We meet at 80 Gardenvale Rd Gardenvale the entry is off Magnolia rd - doors open at 10 am. The morning Taster classes start at 10:15 and the afternoon classes at 1:15. Our trading table will be present with stock curated towards beginners.

There is street parking and a we are a 600m stroll from Gardenvale station and shops. Tea and coffee provided.

If you are curious about lace or the Guild you are welcome to pop in to any of or lace making or lace days. Your first visit is free.

16/08/2026

A reminder that it is lacemaking day this Saturday from 10am at 80 Gardenvale Road Gardenvale. It is also our annual taster day. All classes except the knitting are booked out so there will be new people around this weekend.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

03/08/2026

There are still some spots available for our Lace Taster Day on Saturday August 22.

Two hour classes in Bobbin, Needle and Knitted lace are still available.

Bookings and more details can be found at (and link in bio) -
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593719

24/07/2026

Ever wanted to try you hand at the delicate are of needlelace? Now is you chance at our annual Lace Taster Day on August 22!

head to the link below (& link in bio) to book - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593719

We hope to see you there!

23/07/2026

A gentle reminder to all Victorian Lacemakers - it is lace day tomorrow and yes the AGM will held as well. The latest info indicates we could well have a full committee so no excuse for not coming to pay from the trading table and borrow from the library.
Come along to be in the running for a prize.

16/07/2026

The art of shuttle tatting is being taught at our Lace Taster Day on August 22.

To try you hand at this or other laces head to the link below to book (& link in bio) -

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593719

10/07/2026

Ever wanted to try your hand at Bobbin Lace? Now you can!

Bookings are open for our annual Lace Taster Day on August 22. You can book up to 2 different lace classes to try.

Click bellow or link in bio to book -
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593719

03/07/2026

Knitted Lace is also on offer at our annual Lace Taster Day on August 22. Please note a solid foundation is knitting is required to take this class. It is the only class on offer that requires any prior experience.

To book this or any of our other classes for the day head to (& link in bio) - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1593719

We hope to see you there.

Address

Briphil House, 80 Gardenvale Road
Gardenvale, VIC

Website

http://www.lacevictoria.org.au/

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