Honiton Lace Making
Tutor: Elizabeth TrebbleCourse Code: 3422-01
Summary
A course suitable for all levels of Honiton Lace makers and for lace makers new to Honiton Lace but with experience in other bobbin laces. This course aims to enable learners to improve skills in Honiton Lace making. For those with experience of Honiton Lace working on new or existing projects there is the opportunity to expand knowledge already attained with encouragement to experiment with technique, design and interpretation. For those new to Honiton Lace instruction will be given in the practice and theory of the lace with the commencement of the first project covering the basic techniques required.
Description
The course is specifically aimed at individual tuition to suit the ability of each student.. Bobbin lace makers new to Honiton Lace will work a pattern that will enable them to recognize and interpret a variety of basic techniques, with practical exercise and demonstration, aided by step by step instruction sheets and diagrams as each stage is reached. Those with experience in Honiton Lace will receive advice on the working of a new or an ongoing project with consideration to expanding knowledge already attained and reinforcing areas that require more practice and expertise. Encouragement will be given to experiment with design for interpretation in Honiton Lace, to recognize and plan the working order of the piece, taking into account the shape and overall design.
After the course, according to the area, there may be the opportunity to attend weekly classes where available, otherwise it would be beneficial to attend further weekend courses to expand expertise further.
Please bring with you
The following items can be purchased from your tutor
Level
Intermediate
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Elizabeth Trebble
I started lacemaking in 1978, becoming a member of the Devon Lace Teachers in 1985 working as an adult education tutor for Devon County Council for twenty years and for the WEA for seven years, teaching weekly classes in Devon and courses both nationally and internationally and was re-elected as chairman of the Devon Lace Teachers in 2019. Since 2002 I have been a volunteer at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter working on the extensive lace collection. Previously I have undertaken similar work with Sidmouth Museum and the Fashion and Costume Museum in Bath.
Monday to Wednesday
Enrol on this Course
- Payment by Deposit available during checkout
Timetable
Monday | |
9.15am | Students arrive (coffee available) |
9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
1-2pm | Lunch for all |
2-5pm | Teaching session |
6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
Tuesday | |
7-9.15am | Breakfast for residents |
9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
1-2pm | Lunch for all |
2-5pm | Teaching session |
6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
Wednesday | |
7-9.15am | Breakfast for residents |
9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
1-2pm | Lunch for all |
2-5pm | Last teaching session |

"Thank you, I have had a brilliant weekend and learned so much." (October 2019)
"Course excellent and the tutor fantastic (as ever!)". (October 2019)
"Brilliant teacher, course really enjoyable." (October 2019)