Short Courses 2026
All courses will take place at The Village Hotel Dudley (except Nicola Gammie's online course).
Accommodation is not included in the cost of the courses, you will need to make your own arrangements (see further information below).
Course Dates
Barbara Murdock - An Introduction To Tatting
9-10 May 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 30 Jan 2026
17-18 October 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
Cost - £135 adult, £60 young person
Denise Smith - Knitted Lace Edging ("Vandyke")
10 May 2026 (Sun) - Book by Fri 6 Feb 2026
18 October 2026 (Sun) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
Cost - £75 adult, £30 young person
Rosemary Green - Torchon Edgings - Silk Scarves
16-17 May 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Thur 12 Feb 2026
Cost - £135 adult, £60 young person
Doreen Creed - Modern Honiton
16-17 May 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Thur 12 Feb 2026
31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 31 July 2026
Cost - £205 adult, £60 young person
Ann Allison - Bobbin Lace with 0.5mm Wire
27-30 May 2026 (Wed-Sat, 4 days) - Book by Fri 20 Feb 2026
Cost - £410 adult, £120 young person
Jackie Poulter - Bucks Point Lace - Beginner to Advanced
6-7 June 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 6 March 2026
10-11 October 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 6 March 2026
Cost - £205 adult, £60 young person
Judith Cordell - A Ring of Roses - Rosaline Perle Lace
27-28 June 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 27 March 2026
Cost - £205 adult, £60 young person
Louise West - Bedfordshire Lace For All
4-5 July 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 3 April 2026
7-8 November 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 7 August 2026
Cost - £205 adult, £60 young person
Jan Tregidgo - Beaded Lace Workshop
18-19 July 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 17 April 2026
Cost - £225 adult, £60 young person
Rosemary Green - Angels Delight - Torchon Angel Decorations
5-6 September 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 5 June 2026
Cost - £135 adult, £60 young person
Susan Roberts - Torchon Garden
Two-part course: 5-6 Sept and 3-4 Oct 2026
Cost - £205 per weekend or £410 total (adult)
£60 per weekend or £120 total (young person)
Jane Atkinson - Barking Mad - Abstract Design in Torchon
26-27 September 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 26 June 2026
Cost - £225 adult, £60 young person
Amanda Binns
Let's Make Lace - Beginners' Class For Children 8-10 years old
26 October 2026 (Mon) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
Cost - £30 (child)
Amanda Binns
Flowing Threads - Beginners' Class For Children 10-15 years old
27 October 2026 (Tue) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
28 October 2026 (Wed) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
Cost - £30 (child)
Carol Lee - Needle Lace Flower Brooch or Glasses Holder Brooch
21-22 November 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 21 August 2026
Cost - £205 adult, £60 young person
Rosemary Green - Decorative Baubles (Torchon)
6-7 December 2026 (Sun/Mon) - Book by Fri 4 Sept 2026
Cost - £135 adult, £60 young person
ONLINE COURSE - Nicola Gammie - Embellished Bobbin Lace (Torchon)
Two-part course: 7 November 2026 (Sat) and 5 December (Sat)
Book by Fri 4 Sept 2026
Cost - £150 adult, £50 young person
Jan Gardiner - Lace As You Like It
12-13 December 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 11 Sept 2026
Cost - £185 adult, £60 young person
Full Details and Booking
Download complete schedule with details and requirements for all courses:
Download Lace article (to appear in Winter 2026 issue). Includes accommodation information:
Go to Ticket Tailor to book your place!
Terms, Conditions, and Alternative Booking
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All courses will be held at the Village Hotel Dudley, unless you are notified of an alternative arrangement.
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Each course has a Last Date for Booking – please check this out in the information provided.
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We need a minimum of 8 places booked on each course and the number remaining will show on Ticket Tailor – please do not call The Hollies to ask, unless there is a problem.
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Courses with 6 or less bookings will either be held at The Hollies or cancelled if they are considered to be not viable.
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We strongly advise taking out insurance in case you need to cancel.
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The following types of lace bobbin will be available to buy when booking: Midland, Honiton, Continental and Rosaline along with a Tatting Shuttle.
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There are Gift Vouchers available in the Ticket Tailor Shop which can be used for any of the Short Courses, should a friend or family member wish to buy one for Christmas or Birthday. Please follow this link: https://buytickets.at/thelaceguildcio/store
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If you wish to add vouchers of different values to your basket, click on “Product” at the top of basket screen.
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It is essential that you use Ticket Tailor to book as this is the fairest way of allocating a place on the courses. If you need to call The Hollies to book, please be aware that we cannot guarantee a place, only that you will be on the Waiting List.
Download Alternative Booking Form (only as a last resort)
Go to the Ticket Tailor Store to Buy a Short Courses Voucher

