There have been quite a few postings about Christine & David Springett and their British College of Lace. As one of their tutors I can tell you that the college ceased to function some two years or so ago. I know many of you have happy memories of classes attended at the college and it is a great loss to the lacemaking world. However, there are several other residential colleges in this country, one of which is Missenden Abbey in Buckinghamshire. The Abbey is situated 'in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in a fold of the Chiltern Hills, 30 miles north-west of London on the A413, with easy rail and motorway links and the M40 and M25 only 20 minutes away.' Courses are fully residential and non-residential with each room having en-suite facilities. For further information contact:-
E mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet: www.aredu.org.uk/missendenabbey Tel: 0845 045 40 40 Fax: 01753 651870 Maybe overseas visitors might be interested when visiting London, to see if there is a weekend course available to coincide with their trip. I have received several enquiries from overseas students in the past. One can learn Bucks Point, Torchon, Bedfordshire, Honiton, Belgian and other Eruopean Laces along with Needlelace/Stumpwork. There are many other crafts also available. I shall be teaching Needlelace/stumpwork the weekend 7-9 November 2003 (still one or two vacanacies), 6-8 February 2004 and 4-6 June 2004. Catherine barley - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
