Elsie Lange
If you were told a ‘tatting’ workshop was taking place at the Sunbury library, would you believe it?
You’d be surprised, because firstly, tatting is an old form of lace making, and secondly, there’s a program to learn how to do it on Monday, May 16.
Sunbury’s Judy Hasse is from the Goldfields Tatters, a small group of friends living in various regional towns who meet once a month in a different spot.
She said the aim of the group is to introduce the artform to people who haven’t seen the delicate-looking craft before, to keep it alive.
“It’s quite absorbing, and as lace goes, it’s very strong and sturdy,” Ms Hasse said.
“It was originally used for a lot of household items that got a bit of wear and tear.
“Despite it looking fragile, it can be quite strong,” she said.
The craft involves the use of a shuttle and thread to produce knotted lace, which has now moderned and can be used to make flowers, baskets and jewellery.
Members of the group will teach anyone who is keen on learning the art, and will give basic tuition at the workshop, running 10am to 1pm, or can arrange a suitable time.
Shuttles and thread will be provided too.
“Learning a new craft is stimulating for one’s creativity, giving respite from one’s worries as well as improving dexterity,” Ms Hasse said.
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