Victorian Branch Australian Lace Guild

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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 standards 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]

05/11/2026

It's show season and this weekend it is the Wittlesea Show!

Come enjoy a day out, find the lace entries in the pavillion and watch members of the Guild demonstrating lace in amongst all the other show festivities.

Nov 7 & 8 9am-5pm.

https://www.whittleseashow.org.au/ for ticket indormation.

30/10/2026

Happen to be near Warrnambool this weekend? Wreckfest rare Trades Festival is on tomorrow and the Leopold Lacemakers will be present to demonstrate lace!

Wreckfest Rare Trades Festival is a celebration of craftsmanship, community and the skills that helped shape the past — brought to life at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

For tickets head to - https://tickets.flagstaffhill.com/home
or if you are a local resident click here - https://www.flagstaffhill.com/local-ambassador-program

25/10/2026

It is show season and what a start!!!

The Leopold Lacemakers recently demonstrated at the Royal Geelong Show 2026. There was great interest from people of all ages.

Also included are photos of the judging results for the lace section.

What a fabulous result! Huge congrats to member Wendy Rowe who was chosen from the ‘best exhibits’ to go on and win the ‘Isla Adamson Champion Senior Award’ for best Craft Exhibit in Show!!

Thanks to all those who demonstate and enter their lace into shows.

22/10/2026

New date for Gulf Station heritage day - November 29. See you there!!

21/10/2026

Looking for an outing this weekend?

Some of our members will be demonstating at @
Gulf Stations Heritage Day this Sunday.

Watch talented craftspeople bring traditional skills to life, from blacksmithing and wood carving to wool spinning, basket weaving, lace making and more. There'll also be steam machinery displays, live bush band music and plenty to keep curious kids (and adults!) entertained.

Picnics are welcome! Bring a rug, find a lovely spot amongst the historic buildings and gardens, and soak up the atmosphere of days gone by.

Every ticket also helps the National Trust care for special heritage places like Gulf Station, keeping them open for future generations to enjoy.

Sunday 25 October 2026 | 10am–3pm

📍 Gulf Station, Yarra Glen

🎟️ Tickets and more information:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/heritage-trades-day-at-gulf-station/

09/10/2026

We are taking a break from celebrating the Australian Lace Guild Conference to say congratulations to Nell (Elyn Brey) for being listed as a finalist for the The Lester Prize!!!
And what an apt subject to choose!!!

It is wonderful to see Nell's lace sitting proud amongst works produced in traditional portraiture methods.

If you are in WA today there are artists talks with Nell due to speak at around 1pm.

The Lester Prize is on from 10 October - 29 November at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

All pics are via Nell (Elyn Brey) socials including her process page Nell where Nell genereiously shares some of her process shots.

Nell is a master of design and technique in needle lace but in this piece she also made bobbin lace for the first time!

Congraulations Nell!

09/10/2026

The 3rd display at the Embroiderer's Guils WA was items from Olwyn Scott's collection.

The Guild gave a fascinating talk about all 3 women while the conference tour visited.

08/10/2026

The next lace to feature in our posts from our visit to Embroiderer's Guild WA as part of the Australian Lace Guild Cobference, are items donated by Mrs Dixon. This stunning collection features an array of lace styles over the years.

This post includes full images and close ups so enjoy!

06/10/2026

The Wednesday of the National Conference in Perth was a rest day for making lace and a day of touring for those who registered.

The first stop was the Embroiderer's Guild with a fabulous talk and series of displays. One of which focussed on the incredible Australian fillet crochet designer Mary Card.

Address

Briphil House, 80 Gardenvale Road
Gardenvale, VIC

Website

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

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