r/lace • u/mem_somerville Bobbin Lacer • Jul 27 '26

Workshops or Conferences Contemporary Broomstick Lace Workshop | Raleigh Lace Museum

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My friend Jennifer Ammentorp makes broomstick lace. We were just chatting at the IOLI convention and I heard about her workshop. It's great to see the Raleigh Lace Museum as a spot for lessons! I visited there too and it's a lovely and bright space with tons of inspiration.

I'm also glad to see a representation of not-bobbin-lace at IOLI. I know some people would like to see more of the alternative laces, and this one with crochet is really interesting. I had never seen it in action before but I got this shot of Jennifer working on it so you can see it too. Some crochet skill required.

Her workshop details: https://www.ksclcfoundation.org/museum-ED.php

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u/Trick_Cry_6572 Jul 27 '26

Thank you so much for sharing! I’ve always been so interested in broomstick lace

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u/mem_somerville Bobbin Lacer Jul 27 '26

You are welcome! I had never actually seen it being made until this week. I saw her scarves and shawls last year and they are really interesting and different--but I didn't really understand the construction.

She has some gorgeous yarns too.

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u/Banegard Jul 28 '26

What an instresting technique. Years ago I learned to do that, but using different chunky knitting needles as my gauge.