Fall Edition 33:1 is in the Mail!
September 25, 2018
Category: Information
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! Finding Lace at Folklorama!
August 1, 2018
Mexico: Traditional Dance! Below: 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
The Summer edition of the Gazette has been mailed. Have a wonderful summer!
Take part in the International Lace Day on June 25th. Find a public place, make lace, send us a story, along with some photos, so we can publish it as we celebrate this wonderful lace event!
International Tatting Day 2017
April 1, 2017
Frivolité ! April 1 is International Tatting Day! The Gazette will gather any interesting tatting stories sent to us. Have fun and enjoy the day!
Lace Groups Across Canada
February 5, 2017
A brand new page shows a list of known lace groups in Canada. We are publishing the groups online as well as in the Gazette. We hope there will be an increase in connections across Canada.
Some may be looking for a group. Others are independent and may be interested in visiting a group some day.
Personal emails are not included on the website. For contact with lace groups in Canada, see group websites, blogs, etc. or email the editor: clgeditor@gmail.com (add address to your contact list). Many thanks to all the people who assisted with this 2017 project!
Happy New Year!
January 4, 2017
