Learning how to make bobbin lace

There are a number of ways to learn about making bobbin lace. The initial steps are not terribly difficult, but they require a few specialty items, and some patience. Here are some resources for a newbie to check into:

Lacemaking instructional booksThere are quite a few books on the market about lacemaking. Many are in print, and are available from lacemaking suppliers, or even on places like amazon.com. Out of print ones appear occasionally on eBay, or show up in used bookstores (try places like abebooks.com).

Lacemaking suppliers
Suppliers are plentiful in some places such as England, but they are rarities in other countries. The US has a number of suppliers, as does Australia, Holland, and Belgium. Try doing a Google search on lacemaking supplies or lacemaking bobbins, and you may find some. Some appear as links off of the pages that are listed as resources on this blog.

Lacemaking videos
Some videos and DVDs have been produced. These are often available from lacemaking vendors. There are some videos on YouTube that are certainly worth a look.  In addition, Jo Edkins has compiled an impressive online Bobbin Lace school.

WorkshopsWorkshops are offered in various countries. It is not uncommon to find a lace teacher from Europe teaching in the US, or vice versa. To find out about lace workshops being offered, check into sites of lacemaking instructors, lacemaking magazines, or lacemaking guilds.

Lacemaking guildsGuilds often have various activities going on, some of which may include some form of instruction. This is also the most probable place to find someone who is offering a weekly lacemaking class.