MLS conducts classes and presentations for members and the community. These may be provided from our members or, from time to time, we have non-members providing the event. These sessions are on various lacemaking techniques or themes, and may be held anytime throughout the year. When we need to charge a fee to attend, we generally offer tremendous discounts on the tuition cost. If you’d like to be notified of new class offerings or community events, or have questions, please send a note to the Education Chair.
Community Events
50th Anniversary Celebration with the Minnesota Lace Society
Saturday, June 5, 2027 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., Saint Paul, MN
Save the date! We’ll be celebrating our 50th Anniversary at an Open House with memories and refreshments for everyone. Enjoy viewing our history, lacemaking history, and visiting with the lacemakers – you might even want to try your hand at lacemaking! Join us at the Textile Center, 3000 University Avenue in Minneapolis on June 5, 2027 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Central Time.
Do you have a favorite memory of MLS that you’d like to share? Our members would love to hear about your past adventures! Please send it to use using our Contact Us form.
MLS Sponsored Classes
Teneriffe, Saturday January 9, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT (registration open)
Our group is sponsoring a virtual class on the lacemaking technique of Teneriffe, presented by Joan Brash. Teneriffe is one of many Sol (or ”Sun”) laces, made on a radial warp loom using weaving and knots. It’s easy to learn the basics, then you can keep exploring the possibilities forever. Teneriffe is a perfect portable “pocket project.”
Information on Teneriffe Lace on Wikipedia
There are open registrations, and the public is welcome to attend. Contact the Education Chair for information.
2026 Classes
This year’s class offerings to members and the community included a two-session course in Nanduti in January and February; three multi-session courses from June to September in bobbin lace, needle lace, and tatting; and a virtual class in Sprang during September and October. Members conduct classes when the community is interested in providing events and may also provide individual lacemaking instruction.
Watch our site for future group classes.