the lace beeA LIFE IN LACEFrom a lace pillow in Brussels to a quilt show in Japan, there’s always something worth putting down your bobbins for. Browse exhibitions, Lace Days, workshops and discoveries from the wider textile world.
Updated · 27 October 2026
12 November 2025 to 12 October 2027
Brussels
The Chambre des Dentelles brings historic Brussels lace into conversation with contemporary fashion. A long-running display to add to your museum notebook.
Check museum opening dates before travelling; closed on 1 and 11 November 2026.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2714 October to 22 November 2026
Redditch, England
Traditional lacemaking takes an imaginative turn at Forge Mill Needle Museum, with sculptural forms and unexpected approaches to thread.
Included in normal museum admission. Check opening times with the venue.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2710 to 12 November 2026
Pacifico Yokohama, Hall A
Three days of quilts, workshops, market stalls and stage events bring makers together in Yokohama. The final day closes at 4 pm rather than 5 pm.
Check ticket options on the official festival website. Competition entry deadlines have passed.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2712 to 15 November 2026
Houston, Texas
The public festival returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center, with classes beginning on 10 November. Use the revised November dates when making plans.
The organiser confirms 12 to 15 November, replacing older listings. Check class availability separately.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-275, 12 and 19 November 2026
London, England
A three-session course with the Royal School of Needlework takes inspiration from historic picture frames. Explore metal threads, raised padding and decorative detail.
Booking required; £540 standard or £486 concessions as listed on 27 October. Availability may change.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2717 November 2026
Online
The Royal School of Needlework lists Art Nouveau Goldwork Florals among its online autumn courses. A chance to explore metal-thread embroidery without travelling.
Follow the organiser’s course listing for booking, current availability, materials and session time.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2724 October to 5 December 2026
Inverness, Scotland
Quilting and embroidery meet at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. The Guild also lists accompanying workshops on machine-quilted borders and hand-embroidered trapunto.
Workshops are listed for 11 and 14 November; check the museum’s booking pages for availability.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2729 November to 1 December 2026
Newcastle West, New South Wales
Meredith Woolnough’s forthcoming solo exhibition at LEDA Gallery offers a close look at sculptural embroidery. Put these short viewing dates in your diary.
Gallery hours: 10 am to 3 pm. Opening celebration: 28 November, 6 to 8 pm.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2711 November 2026
Croydon, England
Croydon Lacemakers introduce beginners to bobbin lace at the Museum of Croydon. Materials and light refreshments are included in the evening workshop.
6 to 9 pm local time. Booking required; £10 individual or £15 for two as listed on 27 October.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2728 November 2026
Henry Dixon Hall, Rivenhall End, Essex
Bring your current lace project for a day of making and festive company. Bobbin makers M&D Davis are listed among the attractions.
10 am to 4 pm. Bring lunch and a mug; check attendance details with Essex Lacemakers.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-277 November 2026
Nottinghamshire, England
The Nottinghamshire Bobbin Lace Society lists its November Lace Day and AGM, a chance to join fellow makers around their lace pillows.
Contact the society for this event’s venue, times and visitor arrangements; its separate pop-in details should not be assumed to apply.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-277 November 2026
Seymour Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
A regional gathering brings lacemakers together for making, workshops and suppliers. The programme includes a Torchon bracelet and sashiko, with needle lace tuition on surrounding dates.
Registration details are on the group’s form. The needle lace workshop runs on 5, 6 and 8 November; check places directly.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2710 April 2027
Haddenham Village Hall, Buckinghamshire
A spring date for your diary, with a members’ display, suppliers and second-hand sales. Risboro’ Lacemakers invites visitors to spend the day making and catching up.
10 am to 4 pm. Tickets listed at £6; contact the group for current availability.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2725 April 2027
Hedge End, Hampshire
The group announces a spring Lace Day with suppliers and a guest speaker. An early date to save while the remaining arrangements take shape.
Follow the organiser’s booking link for venue, tickets and current arrangements.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2712 November 2026
Online
A relaxed Zoom gathering for sharing lace and conversation, rather than a taught class. Guests are welcome to request the joining link from the group.
The calendar lists 10 am to 1 pm; confirm the organiser’s time zone before joining from abroad. Guests must request access in advance.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2728 October 2026
The Hollies, Stourbridge
A day with Amanda Binns for adults and accompanied children aged 8 to 18.
Listed for booking; check last-minute availability. £100 adult or £30 child, plus booking fee.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-277 November and 5 December 2026
Online
Make bobbin lace, then explore the effect of embroidered embellishment in a two-session Zoom course.
Listed for booking; confirm remaining places and session arrangements with the Guild. Listing gives 8 pm to 10.30 pm GMT.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2712 to 13 December 2026
The Hollies, Stourbridge
A weekend for developing techniques or exploring another approach, with tuition spanning bobbin, needle and experimental lace.
Listed for booking; check places directly. £185 adult or £60 young person, plus booking fee.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-275 April 2027
Venue to be confirmed with The Lace Guild
A proposed beginner session for adults and accompanied children, listed in the Guild’s 2027 programme.
PROGRAMME UNDER REVIEW: follow the Guild’s instructions to register interest without payment. Confirm venue and arrangements before planning travel.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-276 April 2027
Venue to be confirmed with The Lace Guild
Amanda Binns is also listed for a second beginner day in April.
PROGRAMME UNDER REVIEW: register interest through the official course page; dates and arrangements need reconfirmation.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2712 to 13 June 2027
Venue to be confirmed with The Lace Guild
Bucks Point tuition from beginner to advanced level appears in the proposed summer programme.
PROGRAMME UNDER REVIEW: use the Guild’s expression-of-interest process and confirm arrangements before booking travel.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-2726 to 27 June 2027
Venue to be confirmed with The Lace Guild
A Bedfordshire lace weekend is listed for late June, giving makers an early date to consider.
PROGRAMME UNDER REVIEW: register interest through the official booking route; confirm the course will run before making plans.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-27Entries close 31 March 2027
Photo submissions
Interpret Seeds and Fruits in needle lace, with freedom over size, style and complexity. Three-dimensional ideas are welcome.
Check the Guild’s entry instructions and image-use terms before submitting photographs. This is a creative challenge, not a taught course.
Details from the organiser ↗Source checked 2026-10-27No matches just now. Try another craft or clear your filters.