This distinctive form of lace is made with a needle and thread in linen fabric using a combination of drawn-thread and cut-linen work with the geometric designs being completed with needlepoint lace techniques specific to Ruskin Lace.
Your tutor, Karen Quickfall, is the country’s leading expert on Ruskin Lace and recently published the book, ‘Ruskin Lace – A Complete Guide’.
The course is suitable for both beginners (who can purchase a starter pack from the tutor) and those with more experience.
If you are new to Ruskin Lace please contact jennifer@cotswoldstextileworkshops.com for more information before you make your booking on the website.
Address:
Corinium Museum
Park Street
Cirencester GL7 2 BX
The nearest train station is Kemble Railway Station (3 miles). Taxis and buses serve the station. See http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or contact National Rail Enquiry Line on 08457 484 950.
Follow the brown signs for Corinium Museum to the Old Station Car Park (GL7 1US), which is about a 2 minute walk from the Museum. Once parked please follow the pedestrian signs.
On the weekends free parking is available at St James Place Headquarters on Old Tetbury Road (GL7 1FP), which is a three minute walk from the Museum.
Further parking is available from the Brewery Car Park (GL7 1HN) and Forum Car Park (GL7 1LJ), which are about a 5-10 minute walk from the Museum.
Please note: The car park pay and display machines are cash-less, payment can be made by card or via the PaybyPhone App.
For more information about what to do and see in Cirencester visit this page. A selection of places to stay can be found here.
We look forward to welcoming you! If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to ask.
