When I came to Wollongong, I expressed an interest in lacemaking to my MIL, who mentioned it to a friend of hers at a meeting. Next thing I knew I was in possession of a substantial supply of books, bobbins, pins and cushions as well as the name of a lace teacher. That is how I found out about one of the then two groups meeting in homes here in Wollongong. That group eventually moved from meeting at alternate houses into a Country Womens Association Hall, and since then we rent space in a Community Hall. Our weekly fee of $3 covers the use of the hall and the appropriate insurances, and we simply sign in when we pay. There are those who do a great deal of organizing and there are those like me who just turn up now and then. There is a roster for morning tea and helpers to set up the tables. The Wollongong group has expanded to include those who do and teach tatting, crocheting, needlace, and of course bobbin lace, and all by word of mouth, or when "found out" at demonstrations. It is a very active group of up to 30, some of whom also demonstrate and teach school children. There are many helping hands to pitch in with the teaching by experience. And when it comes time for lunch, we put in an order at the sandwich shop next door.
Having been to a few of Noelene's lace days, I can certainly vouch for that great way of lacemakers gathering together to learn and have fun as well. Lynn Scott in Wollongong - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
