Just a short note from Prague's Agricultural
University, where the conference and the preceding
courses are being held. We're now on the second day
of the courses, so settling in. I'm on the freehand
lace course, which is traditional Slovak lace worked
without a pricking, and just about managing. There
are several Arachne stalwarts here, and indeed Tamara
and Tess are on the same course as me.
We all went last night to an exhibition of modern lace
in Prague itself, which was very impressive. There
were large wall hangings, and small items of jewelry,
some in what looked like knitted wire, but in general,
all types were represented. It had the good sign that
most people like some things very much, and others
less so, but different people went for different
things. I liked some of the metallic thread
necklaces, and, to my surprise, a large wallhanging
representing a church facade. Close up, it just
looked messy, but from a proper distance, it came to
life with shadows and perspective. Very impressive,
and I think the design would not have worked in
anything other than lace.
I am also looking forward to the exhibition of lace in
the Jewish museum, mainly of vestments and the like,
it seems from the advert. I doubt if any pelicans
will be there, but we can but hope.
Leonard
PS Tamara, who has signed off from Arachne for the
duration, has just come round and sends everyone her best.
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