Studies in Antique Lace with Elizabeth Kurella
The magic of antique lace is in the stories of remarkable human creativity, achievement, diligence and sometimes just plain silly fun. Come time travel with lace collector, dealer, and maven Elizabeth Kurella as she dips into centuries of lace, presents some mysteries and unravels a few, and offers a universe of possibilities for lace making, design and inspiration. All using lace from her private collection.
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Prerequisites: None, but some understanding of lacemaking would be helpful.
Second Camera: Not required
Registration Fee: $12 per class
A Magical 19th Century Lace Album, Part 2
Course Description: A mysterious Victorian lady left behind a remarkable collection of snippets of her treasured finds and gifts from world traveling friends. What can we learn from her wide-ranging assemblage of technically diverse lace samples and hand written notes? We just scratched the surface of this album last spring. Join us again to continue the journey.
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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The Antique Lace Bubble and Bust
Course Description: It was the beginning of the twentieth century and lace sold for about the cost of a new roadster. Books were written for and about lace collectors. Prices for lace skyrocketed and then plummeted back to earth along with the stock market just as World War II was looming.
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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Grandma’s Old Lace – Made and Collected
Course Description: You have a box of lace from your grandmother. Here is your chance to get answers to your questions – did she make it, how did she collect it, what is it worth, what do I do with it? Send pictures and join us or just rummage through other people’s closets.
Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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Get Inspired – Where Lace Designs Come From
Course Description: Where did ideas for lace designs come from over the centuries, and how can lacemakers of various techniques and all skill levels use these sources for their own lace projects today?
Date: Monday, December 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
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