Types of Lace

• Carrickmacross (needle), 
• Limerick (needle), 
• Youghal (needle); 
• Irish Crochet, 
• Clones (crochet); 
• Mountmellick (needle);  
• Tatting (using a shuttle); 
• Drawn Thread (needle); and 
• Bobbin (including English and Continental) laces.

Who We Are

Our Committee

Chair

Mrs Pat Todd

Secretary

Miss Margaret McKinley

Treasurer

Mrs Rosemary Kennedy

What We Do

Look at some of our other work

The History of the Lace Guild

Lace Guild Northern Ireland commenced in 1987 - founder members Mrs Thelma Goldring and Susan Taylor (née Latham). 

The Guild is now in its 35th year. 
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The aim of the Guild is to encourage and nurture the making of Lace, especially the Irish Laces,  so that future generations do not lose the art of making traditional lace in Ireland.

When We Meet

The second Saturday of each month, September to June, the Lace Guild meet in the Lagan Room at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum at 10.30am for coffee, meeting commences at 11am.
                                   
The visiting speaker will give a talk on lace or something relevant to lace making after the Chairman has given out any business.   
                                   
Have lunch (either bring your own or visit the Cafe in the Museum).
                                   
Afternoon bring your own lace and help given to any queries you have.

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Weekend Workshops

There are three weekend workshops throughout the year and afternoon follow-on sessions will correspond with whatever laces are being offered. 
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The third weekend workshop is held at Drumalis Retreat in Larne - lovely not to have to cook - make lace all day for 2 days. 

1-Day workshops also take place throughout the year.

Whether you are full of experience
or just a willing beginner,
​you are most welcome to join us.