What we offer

Join the Art Lace community

Wherever you're at in your creative journey, we're here to help you nurture and grow as a maker, designer and an artist. Here are a couple of ways in which we can assist you:
More about our membership options

Our Patreon community tiers.

Our Patreon membership tiers are the gateway to The Adventurous Lacemakers learning community. They offer access to our courses, video demonstrations, monthly mentorship sessions, and a lively private Discord forum where members share ideas, experiment, and learn together. Whether you're just starting out or developing a personal design practice, Patreon is the way to join our programmes and connect with others exploring contemporary bobbin lace.

Studio Mate 

A gentle, accessible entry point into The Adventurous Lacemakers community. Ideal for those who prefer to learn independently but still appreciate guidance, structure, and a supportive environment.

What’s included

  • Access to all bobbin lace design and technique courses

  • Exclusive text-and-image posts, process notes, and behind-the-scenes content

  • Access to the private TAL Discord server

  • General support from the TAL partners and the community

  • Scholarships available for anyone who cannot afford a subscription

Groundbreaker

For members who value seeing process unfold. This tier includes our full library of video demonstrations, offering clarity and confidence when approaching new techniques.

What’s included

  • Everything in Studio Mate

  • Exclusive video tutorials accompanying each new course

  • Step-by-step demonstrations of drafting and pattern construction

  • Access to the private Point Fusion Forum on Discord

  • Patron-only extras: mini lessons, “fun extras,” and process insights

Noobs

Designed specifically for beginners. This tier grants access to a complete series of introductory courses, an approachable, exploratory introduction to bobbin lace where you begin designing from the start, with a focus on all the essential techniques.

What’s included


  • A structured progression from 1 to 6 pairs of bobbins

  • Design-based learning rather than pattern copying

  • Suggestions for using household objects instead of specialized equipment

  • Everything in Groundbreaker (all courses + video demos)

  • Full access to the TAL Discord community

All-in

Access to all the recourses offered in the first three tiers, including the beginners' courses & Discord access

Sponsor

THis is the "pay it forward" - tier. Not only will you gain access to all our courses and our private Discord server, your subscription will also sponsor a scholarship student. We pride ourselves in not turning anyone away for a lack of funds, and your contribution will help us make good on that promise. You're welcome to give your sponsorship to a specific individual in your circles too.
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Online Courses

Joining The Adventurous Lacemakers on Patreon gives you immediate access to our entire collection of self-paced courses—an ever-expanding resource we’ve been building lesson by lesson, almost every week, since 2020. Today, our members can explore over 20 courses created by internationally recognised lace artists, with more on the way. From beginner-friendly foundations to innovative design strategies and contemporary artistic techniques, our programme is designed to help you develop skill, confidence, and a creative voice in bobbin lace.

By Jane Atkinson:

  • Diamond Mesh

  • Abstract Design

  • Stylization


By Pierre Fouché:

  • Point Fusion

  • Point Ground Clothwork

  • The Binche Algorithm

  • Two-Toned Tulle

  • Inkscape for Lacemakers

  • Macramé Lace

  • Sculptural Lace

  • Art Lace for Absolute Beginners

  • One Pair Lace

  • Two Pair Lace

  • Three Pair Lace

  • Four Pair Lace 

  • Five Pair Lace 

  • Six pair Lace

By Dagmar Beckel Machyckova:

  • Taking your Thread for a Walk

  • Drawing with Lace

By guest teacher Nicole Gammie:

  • Lace Books

By Tina Koder:

  • Narrow Tape Idrija Lace Design

By Lieve Smets:

  • Layering and its Illusions

By guest teacher Marian Tempels:

  • Embellished Clothwork

By Denise Watts:

  • Multi-Pair Plaits & Tallies

  • Horsehair Bobbin Lace
Community

The Adventurous Lacemakers' Discord server.

This is where our community comes to life. You'll find lively chat, voice, and video spaces for members and anyone diving into one of our self-paced courses. Share your work, swap ideas, join a research team, or just explore and chat about all things lace. Access is included with any subscription 
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