Hi All, I had a wonderful time last evening, demonstrating bobbin lace at the Opening of "Amazing Lace - A Delicate Construction" at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, WA. (a suburb of Seattle). Lori has a notice of it on her Lace Fairy web site.
The show is the work of L.A.C.E. (Lace Arts Council for Education) a local group started by Nancy Evans and sponsored by the IOLI. Since I was busy demonstrating I didn't get a chance to 'view' it but the little I did see was wonderful. I will be going back to really view it, perhaps this weekend. The exhibit runs until May 13, and is open Wed to Sun afternoons. Those in our Pacific NW should try to stop by. >From the press release: "Amazing Lace came about because the local lace study group realized that they had among their members a large and varied collection of fine antique lace. They found a partner in the White River Valley Museum. "When the lace group approached us, I have to admit that I knew nothing of antique lace, other than the fact that this museum has in its collection several exquisite lace wedding and party dresses and lace accessories. I have to admit that I envisioned the Guild bringing me small faded scraps that I'd have to design into an exhibit! As it turns out, this is the most elegant display we have ever mounted,' Patricia Cosgrove, Museum Director." "...showing will be rare and delicate lace accessory items from the museum and private collections. Come and see gowns, handkerchiefs, jabots, ruffles, lappets, collars, cuffs, gloves, bonnets, caps, fans, parasols, veils and shawls." The exhibit was curated by Nancy Evans and Pauline Pierre, members of both LACE and LPS. Special programs are scheduled for Feb. 10, March 10, April 11, and May 12. White River Valley Museum is located in the Auburn Community Campus at Les Grove Park, at 918 H ST SE. Hours are Noon to 4 pm, Wed. through Sunday, and by appointment for group tours and research. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children and seniors. Wed. are free for everyone. Call 253-288-7433 or look up the web site at www.wrvmuseum.org<http://www.wrvmuseum.org/>. Lacemakers of Puget Sound members are filling demonstration slots throughout the show, especially on the Second Sat. events. Lorri Graham, WA USA Newsletter Editor LPS - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
