We will have two materials days this spring! The first will be a bobbin lace workshop, led by PhD student Elena Kanagy-Loux on February 22 at BGC. The second will be two ring-making workshops at Brooklyn Metal Works, April 12 and 19.

In Elena’s lace workshop students will learn the basics of bobbin lace, including how to wind and hitch your bobbins, how to prepare a pattern on your pillow, the three foundational filling stitches, and how to combine two of these stitches in a single row. Students will leave the workshop with a stitch sampler strip / bookmark and the basic skills to continue on in bobbin lace.

At Brooklyn Metal Works, students will learn how to create silver stacking rings in three simple variations. These pieces will be sized to fit each participant to take home. Techniques covered include sizing a ring blank, high temperature silver soldering, wire twisting, stamping designs, simple hammer work, and finishing meal surfaces.

Students may sign up for one workshop. Spots are limited. Please email julia.cullen@bgc.bard.edu to sign up.

Bobbin Lace Materials Days
Saturday, February 22, 11 am–3 pm
Penthouse North, 38 W. 86th St.

Brooklyn Metal Works Materials Days
Saturday, April 12, 11 am–2 pm
640 Dean St.

Brooklyn Metal Works Materials Days
Saturday, April 19, 11 am-–2pm
640 Dean St.