golden anniversary
Short Courses 2026
For 2026-27 we’ve brought together some of the biggest names in UK lace teaching. Enhance your skills or learn from scratch! These courses are open to all; you don’t have to be a member to join in. There are courses to suit all ages and abilities.
Most courses are based at or near The Hollies, the home of the Lace Guild. Visit the Golden Anniversary exhibition while you’re there! You may even catch a glimpse of the Golden Anniversary Cape…….
We want these courses to run so please book early. Ideally we’d like you to book 3 months in advance, but as long as there is clear interest in a course we will hold booking open until a month beforehand.
If there’s nothing here for you and you have an idea for a course you’d like added to the programme for 2027, or if you have any enquiries about the courses listed below, do make contact via hollies@laceguild.org and let us know.
Course Dates
Ann Allison - Bobbin Lace with 0.5mm Wire
27-30 May 2026 (Wed-Sat, 4 days) - Book by Fri 1 May 2026
Cost - £410* adult, £120 young person
Venue: Village Hotel
Jackie Poulter - Bucks Point Lace - Beginner to Advanced
6-7 June 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 8 May 2026
10-11 October 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 10 July 2026
Cost - £205* adult, £60 young person
Venue: The Hollies
Judith Cordell - A Ring of Roses - Rosaline Perle Lace
27-28 June 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 29 May 2026
Cost - £205* adult, £60 young person
Venue: The Hollies
Louise West - Bedfordshire Lace for All
4-5 July 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 5 June 2026
7-8 November 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 7 August 2026
Cost - £205* adult, £60 young person
Venue: The Hollies
Jan Tregidgo - Beaded Lace Workshop
18-19 July 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 19 June 2026
Cost - £225* adult, £60 young person
Venue: The Hollies
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
Venue: Village Hotel
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)
Venue: Village Hotel
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
Venue: Village Hotel
Barbara Murdock - An Introduction To Tatting
17-18 October 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
Cost - £135* adult, £60 young person
Venue: Village Hotel
Denise Smith - Knitted Lace Edging ("Vandyke")
18 October 2026 (Sun) - Book by Fri 17 July 2026
Cost - £75* adult, £30 young person
Venue: Village Hotel
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)
Venue: Village Hotel or The Hollies
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)
Venue: Village Hotel or The Hollies
Doreen Creed - Modern Honiton
31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026 (Sat/Sun) - Book by Fri 31 July 2026
Cost - £205* adult, £60 young person
Venue: Village Hotel
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
Venue: Village Hotel
Rosemary Green - Decorative Baubles (Torchon)
6-7 December 2026 (Sun/Mon) - Book by Fri 4 Sept 2026
Cost - £135* adult, £60 young person
Venue: Village Hotel
ONLINE COURSE - Nicole 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
Venue: Village Hotel
* Cost excludes the booking fee of approximately £2.00, which depends on the cost of the course. The booking fee still applies if you call The Hollies to book over the telephone, as all bookings have to be added to Ticket Tailor.
You will be notified if and where the course is running one month before the date of the course.
Full Details and Booking
Download complete schedule with details and requirements for all courses:
Download Lace article (from Winter 2026 issue). Includes accommodation information:
Go to Ticket Tailor to see all courses.
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. The Lace Guild reserves the right to cancel any course which is deemed not viable due to low numbers or due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. If TLG cancels we will endeavour to give at least 1 month's notice to students and they will receive a full refund.
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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
