Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking Workshop

This interactive workshop will introduce you to the basic techniques and equipment of bobbin lacemaking. You will start by learning how to wind bobbins, and then you’ll practice the basic stitches (whole stitch and half stitch) and combine them for different effects. You’ll have individual support and be able to take home your creation at the end. The workshop is aimed at those with no prior experience of lacemaking. All equipment will be provided. 

Catherine Lillie is a Lacemaker and Educator and is currently a Trustee for Heritage Crafts. Through her work she aims to revive the endangered craft of bobbin lacemaking through participation and teaching. In 2025, she conceptualised, created and curated the '#40lacestitches' project for the Wolds Lacemakers, a video stitch bank of common bobbin lace techniques which supported access to learning the craft. 

Examples of her work, tutorials on lacemaking and posts on lace and lacemaking are on her website https://catternlace.com 

If the event is cancelled, we’ll contact you. We reserve the right to make changes to our programme. All information is correct at the time of booking. We kindly ask that you do not bring dogs or other pets to our in-person events unless stated otherwise (if you'd like to bring your service dog to an event, please let us know).