Finding Lace at Folklorama!
August 1, 2018
Mexico: Traditional Dance! Below: Lace on display at the Belgian Pavilion, 2017!
Folklorama is an annual multicultural event in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The festival began in 1970 and is still going strong with over forty pavilions! Lace can be found at several venues. See costumes adorned with lace during stage performances and lace in cultural displays at locations throughout the city. Dates this year are August 5 to 11 (Week 1) and August 12 to 18 (Week 2). See the website for more info: https://www.folklorama.ca/
Summer Edition 32:4 is in the Mail!
June 4, 2018
The Summer edition 2018 is now in the mail, on its way to subscribers in many parts of the world. Thanks to all who contributed to the Gazette publications over the years. Newcomers are welcome!
See Gazette Editions section for details of all issues, including Volume 32:1-4.
La Dentelle à Québec
April 24, 2018
Une visite récente au Québec a inclus quelques heures au Musée des Ursulines, au 12, rue Donnacona. La dentelle aux fuseaux faisait partie de l’éducation des jeunes filles.
A recent visit to Quebec included a few hours at the Ursuline Museum, 12 Donnacona Street. Bobbin lace was part of the education for young girls.
Spring Edition 2018 is in the Mail!
March 15, 2018
The Spring edition of the Gazette has been mailed! Many thanks to all who contributed to our current issue. The packages are now on their way to places near and far. Happy Spring!
Winter Edition 2017 is in the Mail!
November 30, 2017
The Winter Edition of the Gazette is in the Mail! We hope you enjoy the best of the season.
A number of lacemakers are finishing their Canada 150 projects. Be encouraged to continue and share your lace project with us. Spring is coming!
From the Beginning!
October 27, 2017
The content list of the editions from the first four years of the Gazette is now posted. See Gazette Editions for details. This completes our journey down memory lane.
Many thanks to members of Denman and District Lace Club who started this venture back in 1984!
Down Memory Lane
October 2, 2017
Hot off the press! We are sharing the content lists of some early Gazette editions with anyone who is interested in our lace history! Check the Gazette Editions section for all the details.
The final set is underway, going back to the very beginning and will be posted soon. Enjoy this trip down memory lane…
Fall Gazette 2017 is Mailed!
September 20, 2017
The Fall Gazette is in the mail! Thanks to all who contributed to this edition. Keep those Canada 150 Projects coming in!
We are gathering articles for the Winter Edition, due to be in the mail in December.
Lacemaking in Fort Louisbourg, Canada
July 16, 2017
Step back in time to 1738 with a visit this summer to Fort Louisbourg, a national historic site on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. See a lacemaker demonstrating bobbin lace as it was done during this time in history! A building located on another street has displays dedicated to women and their many important contributions to everyday life at the fort.
July 4 Celebrations!
July 4, 2017
