Community
We hold monthly meetings, consisting of workshops, talks etc. at which members work at their lace, while smaller groups meet with skilled teachers weekly.
Crafting community
The Cape Lace Guild (est. 1982) exists to promote the beautiful craft of bobbin lace
making in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Community
Equipment
The Guild sells basic lace-making equipment and materials to their members. It has an excellent library on lacemaking, and publishes a quarterly newsletter.
Inclusivity
The Cape Lace Guild welcomes absolute beginner lacemakers as well as those who are more experienced. All are assured of a warm welcome.
recovering after covid
Finding your inspiration
The Pandemic has decimated our numbers, and with an ageing membership and hardships endured, we are finding it difficult to reconnect with our craft and to promote it to others. Despite this, there is a wealth of knowledge in the remaining members, and enough willpower to rekindle the love of the craft in ourselves and others.
Bobbin lace is essentially a form of weaving, but without the limitations of a loom, the potential forms, patterns and compositions you can create are limitless.
Lacemaking is a demanding, but very satisfying craft. Contemporary crafters, designers & artists are drawn to it's expressive versatility. Like any art medium, you can repesent any object or concept in any style. Hand-made lace is conceptually rich in history, tradition and cultural symbolism, making it an attractive medium for those who like to make with meaning. Above all else, bobbin lace is a pleasure to make, and a sensual delight to use and appreciate.
Please contact us if you are interested in taking up a new fibre craft. We can link you with a teacher, equipment and would love to bring you into the fold of a supportive, inclusive community.
