Hi Amanda ! Actually, there are several excellent and well-thought-out courses of action for someone interested in studying Binche. Most people who want to pursue Binche (one of the "Continental" laces), begin by working on Flanders lace. Mary Niven's book (republished last year) is an excellent resource for that. Moving into Binche, one readily available (from lace vendors) option is the series of "Syllabus Binche" from Anne-Marie Verbeke-Billiet (there are three in the series). However, this is best used if you have a teacher at hand who can help you with each step of the way.
Another option is the Binche Study Guide prepared by Michael Giusiana, which gives the student a specific list of samples which should be worked as one progresses through the levels. Giusiana's samples are drawn from a comprehensive list of books which include Verbeke-Billiet's, his own four books (including one which is out of print), and several others by Ulrike Lohr, Ermute Wesenburg, and others. He recommends that a student following this course of study meet at least yearly with a teacher with whom they can get feedback and assistance. He comes to the U.S. each summer (but not this summer!) to teach small groups in workshops and provide this supervision of study. Michael's Study Guide is something he is happy for us to share with each other! He has sent it to anyone who wants it, and has given us permission to send it on to our friends. Clay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amanda Babcock Furrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [lace] One Designer's Input on Her Copyrights > Hello, everyone. I've lurked on the list for a long time but am > making lace more these days and looking forward to my first Ithaca > lace day... anyway, I thought I'd respond to Clay: > > On Mon, Aug 30, 2004 at 06:12:11PM -0400, Clay Blackwell wrote: > > > So warning... don't try "baby Binche" to > > prepare yourself for "Olive Branches" unless you're ready > > for the long haul... because you'll be hooked!! ; ) > > I've had my sights set on Binche for a long time - basically ever > since I heard of it. For once I want to take it slow (I have the > rest of my life to make lace and don't want to run out of things > to learn!) and not just dive right into the deep end. But Olive > Branches is a big temptation to do just that! To keep me from > giving in and cutting right to the chase, where can I find this > "baby Binche" to get started with? Are there good books? And does > anyone have suggestions on the best path to follow to work one's way > up to Binche? I understand Flanders is involved. > > Thanks, > Amanda > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
