OIDFA WORK GROUPS AND STUDY GROUPS

According to our Constitution, one of the aims of OIDFA  is: "to promote, coordinate and increase efforts for the study, practice and the quality of bobbin and needle lace in traditional techniques as well as in modern use".

At the moment there are four groups working for the benefit of OIDFA and its members throughout the world:

OIDFA Study Group Northern Netherlands
Chairperson: Jo van Doorninck
E-mail address: click here.
The group studies lace on household linen found in linen cupboards of the Northern Netherlands.
In Nottingham (2002) they presented their folder "Linnenkast 4" and in Groningen (2008) "Linnenkast 5".
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OIDFA Work Group Lace in Dutch Folk Costumes
Chairperson: Jantje Emmens
E-mail address: click here.
The group studies lace on Dutch costumes.
In Prague (2004) they presented "Lace on the Staphorst 'toefmuts'".  In Groningen (2008) they presented "Lace on the Caps of South Beveland".
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OIDFA Work Group Lace in the German Folk Costumes
Chairperson: Marianne Stang
E-mail address: click here.
The group studies lace on German costumes.
In Prague (2004) they presented "Masterpieces in Blue".  "Gold & Silk" was presented in Athens (2006) and their latest publication "Black & White" was first presented in Groningen (2008)

OIDFA Work Group Lace in the Italian Folk Costumes (This group is currently inactive)
Chairperson: Rosita d'Ercoli
E-mail address: click here.
The group studies lace on Italian costumes.
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Recent suggestions for new Work/Study groups have been made by Catherine Barley, Needlelace, and Ann Day, Gupuire laces.  Interested in joining?  Contact  Mary  There is no requirement for you to be a member of OIDFA to join a work/study group.

For more information about how to set up an OIDFA workgroup, please click here.

For information how to order one of the publications please click here.