The Alban Lacemakers
VISITORS WELCOME AT EVERY MEETING
We are a group of around 50 lacemakers who meet up once a month to share our love of bobbin lace. We make both traditional and modern lace, using a variety of patterns and techniques. Together we provide a wealth of knowledge and experience of regional styles up and down the country, as well as techniques used around the world. Join us to learn more about this very specialised craft that’s steeped in history.
Our next meeting is on Saturday 18th April at
St Julian’s Church, 3 Abbots Avenue, St Albans
AL1 2HY 1000 to 1530
We will have snacks with tea, coffee and cold drinks, which are included in the entrance fee, but please bring your own mug and some change for the raffle.
This is our annual Saturday day meeting and entry is by ticket only due to space contraints in the hall. We will have a bring & buy, book sale and display of lace decorations made by our members. This year’s speaker is Carole McFadzean with a brand new talk
There are a few remaining tickets. Tickets are £6 for non-members. Tickets can be requested via the ‘Contact Us’ link on this website.
Living Crafts, Hatfield House 7th to 10th May 2026
Alban Lacemakers will be present at Living Crafts this year, with a display of ‘Lace to Use’, lace making demonstrations and ‘have a go’ pillows. Alban Lacemakers is representing the Lace Guild who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.
The Patricia Bury Pattern Collection
Now available from https://bit.ly/3WFIH9x The Patricia Bury Pattern Collection. A selection of historic mainly Beds and Bucks patterns collected by Tricia over many years. Price £25 for nearly 200 downloadable patterns. Amongst them are patterns marked Lester, Marshall, Hornsey and Sergeant. We would love to hear back from anyone who makes the lace or has any further information about the people named on some of the patterns. Please click on link for further information.
For more information please contact us via the email link below.
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To join the Alban Lacemakers or renew your membership; please click here for application form. Print out the application form and send it with your payment to The Alban Lacemakers c/o Madge Carey, 6 High Firs Crescent, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1NA