"Hand-Made Lace" Workshop with Isabelle Gruson

Workshop October 8, 2026

About the event

Isabelle Gruson, a certified lace-making instructor from the Kantcentrum in Bruges, guides participants through introductory or advanced classes—using both needle and bobbins—based on a suggested pattern or a pattern of their choice. Choose from two time slots: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m.–5 p.m. Price: €7 for a half-day, €10 for a full day. Ages 16 and up. Registration required. The Cité de la dentelle et de la mode is open every day except Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Oct 8

Thursday 8 oct 10h00 → 17h00

Venue 135 quai du Commerce 62100 Calais
Price 7€
Category Workshop

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Cité de la dentelle et de la mode

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Exceptional Craftsmanship: Weaving with Anne Corbière

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