Instruction, Trading Table, Library
Learn Lace Making
We have members who are happy to pass on their knowledge. If you are interested in learning one of the many lace making techniques, then contact us (Email: Enquiry@Queenslandlace.org.au).
Our Brisbane group runs a series of ‘mini’ workshops throughout the year, check our Facebook page for details.
Also many of our locations have a ‘beginner” bobbin lace kit which can be hired or purchased.
Trading Table
Queensland Lace operates a small trading table where you can purchase a range of mostly secondhand items. Some items for sale are listed below, if you are looking for something specific please contact us. (Email:Enquiry@Queenslandlace.org.au)
In addition the trading table is usually on display at Brisbane Group meetings.
Items for sale generally include:
- Books
- Lace Bobbins
- Threads
- New craft bags
- New Bobbin Holders
- Various tools (crochet hooks, tatting shuttles, scissors)
We have a range of second hand lace pillows for sale. If you are looking for something specific drop us an email Enquiry@Queenslandlace.org.au
Lending
- The borrower can keep the books for 3 months providing no other member requests them during that time.
- When requested by another member, the Librarian can recall the book/s, but not before the borrower has had them for a minimum of 1 month. If recalled they should be returned as soon as possible.
- Three (3) items maximum may be borrowed / on loan at any one time excluding videos / DVDs and newsletters which may be borrowed for 1 month only.
Returning
- Books and/or videos/dvds should be returned in the same packaging as they were sent or another Jiffy pack, cardboard or solid package material to avoid damage.
- It is the borrower’s responsibility to do so as she/he can be asked to pay replacement cost of book/s or video/s.
Fees & Charges
- There is a $2.50 charge per item borrowed.
- The borrower pays return postage only.
- Cost of damage or loss of book/s (video/s, DVD) is met by the borrower.
- Failure to return items within the due time will result in the member being unable to borrow again.
Our Library
The library covers material on a wide variety of different types of lace catering to the broad range of interest of our members. Lace guild members can borrow 3 items for up to 3 months.
How to Borrow
Review our online catalogue and then send us an email request with the book details that you would like to borrow.
The books in the library have been grouped according to the information they contain and as such the same book can appear in several lace groups e.g. Book 3 Bobbin Lace Making by Doris Southard is in the Lace groups Brussels, Bucks, Honiton, Tonder, Torchon because it contained chapters on each of these lace types.
If you borrow a book which you believe should be grouped differently please advise the librarian