Getting to know L.A.C.E.

Monthly Meetings are held at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.  Meetings take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month (excluding December) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in one of the library's meeting rooms (each month's meeting room is listed in the Calendar entry on the Calendar page).

Educational programs follow the first half of our meeting.  A business session is first.  The second half is devoted to learning and hands-on practical programs where we focus on lace-making techniques. 

Members come from all surrounding areas and backgrounds.  While some are experts and instructors, others are intermediate and beginning lacemakers whose interests range from the making of all varieties of hand made lace to lace history and collection.  As a member, you will be surrounded by people who are excited to meet you and will share with you their knowledge about all aspects of lace and lace making.  You will be provided with opportunities to learn and grow in your lace interests. 

In addition to the formal meetings, several members also meet on their own in smaller groups to visit and make lace together.  We also participate in separate events, workshops and demonstrations.  Note that L.A.C.E. is a charter member of the International Organization of Lace. Inc (IOLI) which holds a yearly convention devoted to various forms of lace and is a great opportunity to learn from lace teachers from around the world.

Becoming a member is easy.  Check our membership page for ways to join and pay for membership.  Not sure you want to join yet?  Visit us by attending a meeting and let us welcome you. You may attend up to 3 meetings for free before becoming a member. Members are always more than happy to problem solve at meetings.