Folklorama Celebrates 50 Years!
August 14, 2019
Category: Information
Folklorama is an annual cultural event in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. The celebration is marking 50 years this summer with 45 pavilions over the two weeks. Photos are from Irish, El Salvador, Scandinavian and Ukraine pavilions. Join in the fun next year! See website: Summer Edition is in the Mail!
June 5, 2019
The Summer edition of the Gazette has been mailed to near and far. We hope you enjoy making lace during your holiday time, wherever you may be. Happy Summer!
Spring Edition Mailed!
March 16, 2019
The Spring Edition is now in the mail! Your copy should arrive soon. Happy Spring!
Fall Edition 33:1 is in the Mail!
September 25, 2018
The
Fall edition of the Gazette is on its way to subscribers across Canada and beyond our borders. We hope you enjoy reading this issue and continue to Love Lace!
The next edition is underway. If you have an article to share, send it to us for consideration. Thank you for your interest in our publication! CLG
Finding Lace at Folklorama!
August 1, 2018
Mexico: A Traditional Dance! Lace on display at the Belgian Pavilion!
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 in 2018 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 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.
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.
Happy Canada Day! 150 Years!!
July 1, 2017
Happy Birthday Canada from the Canadian Lacemaker Gazette!
Best wishes for a bright future to all of you in Canada and around the world!
Summer 2017 Edition in the Mail!
June 8, 2017
