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Sweet Briar College in Virginiais the setting for a

week-long retreat for lacemakers and connoisseurs of

fine lace and textiles. The campus has been described

as one of the most beautiful in the United States. The

Conference Center and Inn on the campus, nestled in

a tranquil, wooded setting, willprovide luxurious ac-

commodations and spacious work areas, allowing

guests to feel pampered and relaxed.

The Sweet BriarMuseum contains lace from the origi-

nal collection of the Founder of the college, Indiana

Fletcher Williams. In 2003, the Connin-Barber collec-

tionwasgivento the collegebyJane Connin,grand-daughter of). Margaret Barber who was a collector of

fine lace at the end of the 19th century. One of thereasons Sweet Briar was chosen to receive the collec-

tion was the potential for teaching a large and diverse

audience through undergraduate study, community

involvement, and special summer programs. This

collectionhas inspired the event, "Lace at SweetBriar".

This event is designed to bring together people who

will be studying lace from different perspectives:

identification and evaluation, lacemaking in Binche or

's Gravenmoer; and reconstruction and design of lace.

With open-studio hours scheduled throughout the

week, participants will have the opportunity to see

what students in other classes are doing, enriching

their knowledge and appreciation of fine old laces.

In addition to the classes, there are several special

events scheduled during the week, and "Lacy Susan"

willhave her full range of lacemaking supplies and

books for our shopping pleasure!

July 15-21,2007

This promises to be a memorable week, and we invite

you to join us for what we hope will be the first of

many such retreats.

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Sunday, July 15, 2007Noon-5:00 pm RegistrationOpen studios and vending in the afternoon

6:00pm-Welcome Reception

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fri-day:

Classes 9 am to 4:30pmLunch breaks 12 noon-1:30 pm

WednesdayClasses 9 am to 12 noon

12:30: Luncheon

Open studios in the afternoon, vending,and free time for exploring on your own.

Friday6:00pm Dinner in the WailesLounge

Saturday, July 21Open studios until noon.

Departure

PLEASE NOTE:The Elston Inn serves a continental breakfast forguests each morning. Beverage breaks will be pro-vided mid-morning and mid-afternoon each day inthe conference area. Your registration fee includesthe opening reception, luncheon on Wednesday, anddinner on Friday. All other meals are on your own.The College Dining Room is available to guests andis just a short walk from the Conference Center. Itfeatures a buffet which offers a variety of options ateach meal, and the costs are modest, There will alsobe a list of local restaurants in the area, availablewhen you check in.

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Connoisseurship of Antique Lace- Elizabeth KurellaThe connoisseurs of antique lace and lacy linens can do far more than simply slap a label on a vintage piece-they can

read the clues in the threads to know what makes it special. This class will feature Elizabeth Kurella's unique checklists

to study threads manipulations, how to date and place pieces by design and technique, and how to distinguish between

intrinsic and market values. Participants will work with pieces from the Sweet Briar collection, with some from Eliza-

beth's personal collection, and are encouraged to bring pieces from their own collections for identification, evaluation,

and analysis. Kit fee for this class is $10, paid directly to the teacher.

Elizabeth Kurella is an author and teacher who specializes in the identification and conservation of fine antique

laces and embroidery. Her books include, "Anybody can Mend Lace and Linens ", "Guide to Lace and Linens ",

"The Secrets of Real Lace ", and her new Connoisseur's Guides to VintageLace, including, "A Connoisseur'sGuide to Honiton Lace ", "Whitework Embroidered Lace Handkerchiefs ", and "Normandy Lace Patchworks ". She

lives near Chicago.

Binche Lace-Michael GiusianaThis class will cover Binche techniques at all levels of instruction. Beginners should have experience in Flanders lace

and be proficient at working from color diagrams. Participants in this class will receive all handouts on CDs, including

PDF files of Michael's first two books which are now out of print. Advanced students may elect to begin reconstruction

and design work. Some preparation before the class begins will be necessary for this, and reconstruction students may

find that having their laptop computers with them will be helpful.

Michael Giusiana teaches at Ramstein Middle School in Germany during the school year, and comes home to theUS to teach Flanders and Binche laces during the summer. He has been studying lacemaking and lace reconstruc-

tionfrom some of the finest teachers in Europe, and has written four books with afifth one due out thisfall.

's Gravenmoer Lace-Susan WenzelSusan will be providing instruction in's Gravenmoer Lace on all levels. Those who have never made any's GravenmoerLace will start with a bookmark. The bookmark incorporates many's Gravenmoer techniques including those necessary

to make the now "famous" necklace. If you have completed this bookmark in an earlier workshop you will move onto

the necklace or a mat which incorporates advanced techniques. Those who complete the bookmark during the week may

begin work on a more advanced piece. Class requirements are for a SOLID foundation in Torchon. Knowing how towork a half stitch diamond and trail are a must. Knowledge of gimp use is helpful but not required.

"Susan Wenzel,- AKA "Lacy Susan", has been teaching for 16 years including numerous lOLl charter chapters,

lOLl conventions and professional craft shows. She recently developed her experience in 's Gravenmoer Lace while

studying in Holland under the guidance of a Dutch teacher and made sure to actually visit the town of 's Graven-

moer. Her emphasis on the use of "color" in lacemaking grew out of her experiences in Holland. Susan owns and

operates "Lacy Susan, " a lacemaking, tatting and knitted lace retail supply business carrying one of the most com-

prehensive ranges of supplies of any u.s. suppliers. She will be our vendor during this retreat.

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A block of rooms has been reserved at the Flor-ence Elston Inn, adjacent to the Conference Cen-ter. Rates for this event are $75 per night, dou-ble occupancy, and $68 per night for single occu-pancy. As the number of rooms is limited, weencourage you to share with a roommate.You may book your reservations directly with theInn by calling 434-381-6266 or by going on-lineto

http://www.sbc.edu/elstoninn/Please use reservation code 121977 to receive

our special rates.

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Sweet Briar College is located off of U.S. 29about 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 45 milessouth of Charlottesville.. There is air service to

Lynchburg, and we are also served by AM-TRAK. If you plan to use either of these modesof transportation, please contact us and we willtry to arrange to have someone meet you on arri-val and return you prior to departure.A new bypass was completed last year, whichaffects those arriving from points south. It pro-vides a welcome relief from the congested trafficaround Lynchburg. You reach the bypass fromUS 460, just east of Lynchburg. Ten minuteslater, you'll be at the Sweet Briar exit. Simplyfollow the signs to the College.

For additional information, Contact:

Clay Blackwell1541 Club Drive

Lynchburg, VA 24503

Phone: 434/384-8470Email: blackwellc@adelphia.net

Registration FormLaceAt Sweet BriarJuly 15-21,2007

Name:

Address:

Phone: e-mail address:

o Please provide vegetarian options for me at meals.

Please indicate your class choice, ranking your first choice # I, and your second choice #2:

Binche Lacewith MichaelGiusiana

o I am interested in working in design and reconstruction.

's Gravenmoer Lacewith Susan Wenzel

Connoisseurship of Antique Lace with Elizabeth Kurella

Fees

Registration Fee $125.00(includes Wel(Includes Welcome Reception, morning and afternoon breaks, Wednesday luncheon, and Friday dinner)

TOTAL:

$250.00$375.00

Class Tuition, 27 hours of instruction

Your non-refundable deposit of $100 must be received by January 1, 2007, to secure a place in a class, with the balancedue by June 1,2007. All classes have a limited size, and class assignments will be made in the order registration formsare received. If a class has filled before your registration is received, your check will be returned. You may request to bewait-listed in the event that this happens.

Please send your registration form and check (payable to Clay Blackwell) to:Clay Blackwell, 1541 Club Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503.