Union County - Westfield - The Fine Art of Lacemaking
Sunday, September 15 – Union County 2:00 to 4:00 The Fine Art of Lacemaking Miller-Cory House Museum, 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield Handmade lace – delicate, intricate and time-consuming to produce, has long been an expensive and desirable fashion accessory. Cherished for its fine workmanship and airy patterns, lace has been worn since the 15 th century. At the Miller-Cory House Museum, lace makers will demonstrate bobbin lace and talk briefly about its history and the different regions that practice and celebrate this beautiful traditional handcraft. Visitors may also try creating basic stitches on bobbin lace pillow forms. The program includes tours of the fully furnished c1740 farmhouse and demonstrations of 18th-century open-hearth cooking featuring authentic early American techniques and recipes. Admission is $5 ages 13 and older; $3 ages 3-12 and free age 2 and younger. No reservations are necessary. Call the museum a...
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