Celebrating the art of handmade lace in all its forms. The Lace Guild is a membership organisation for anyone interested in lacemaking.
The guild's headquarters is based at The Hollies in Stourbridge. The Hollies contains a well appointed library, probably the most comprehensive lace library in the world, and a collection of lace and lace-related items which has been recognised through the designation of The Hollies as an accredited museum.
Current Exhibition - until 26 April 2012
During 2011 the Lace Guild museum was able to acquire several collections of lace. This display is the first opportunity we have had to show you some of these pieces. A range of different types and ages of lace has been chosen, so something is bound to please.
The next exhibition will be Assessment 2011 and Convention Competitions and will be on show from 30 April until the end of July 2012.
Opening times
Exhibition Room
Friday 10am - 3pm
In 2012 the museum will be open on the first Saturday of the month in February, May, August and November.
Monday to Thursday visits are by arrangement.
For groups of more than five - please contact The Hollies prior to your visit.
Library - Members resident within the UK can borrow items from the guild library either by personal visit to The Hollies or by post. The librarian is in the office on Thursdays 12.30 to 4pm and Fridays 8.30am to 4pm.
Both members and non-members are welcome to visit The Hollies. Entrance is free to members. A small donation from non-members would be appreciated.
The Lace Guild
The Hollies
53 Audnum
Stourbridge
DY8 4AE
01384 390739
www.laceguild.org
Car parking
There is a small car park at The Hollies, in adidtion to parking on Junction Road. There is also a car park at the Red House Glass Cone, which is a short distance along the A491, which visitors to The Hollies are welcome to use. Why not combine a visit to the Red House Glass Cone, where the Lace Guild also has a small exhibition case.