Spring School 2025

In Claire’s class you will have plenty of time to work on a Milanese project of your choice or take your first steps into Milanese Lace. Lacemakers who would like to try this type of lace for the first time will learn the techniques to get started with a beginner’s piece that introduces commonly used techniques and decorative braids. More advanced and experienced lacemakers will receive individual support and guidance on their chosen project.  Everyone is welcome at all levels of experience in Milanese Lace. Claire is also more than happy to help if you would like to work on other European Braid Laces.

Claire has been making and designing lace for around 30 years and learnt from the best under Pat Read MBE and latterly Jacquie Tinch. She has been teaching regularly for over 5 years now and teaches a range of laces but specialises in Modern Milanese. She has become well known for her contemporary Designs using both Milanese and Withof lace techniques. Claire teaches in a range of settings across the UK. She is extremely talented, both as a lacemaker and designer, and is a very good communicator with all levels of lacemaking. Her students say that “she has an easy manner and friendly nature.” Her classes are popular with both new and regular students alike. Claire was awarded both the Individual’s and the Visitor’s Choice Trophies in the Lace Guild’s ‘Contrasts’ Exhibition, and was previously awarded a Medal for Excellence for her ‘Waterlily Mat’ in their ‘Movement’ exhibition.