Christmas Bobbin Lace - High Pavement Learning Centre - Adult Learning

Step into the festive season and discover the beautiful tradition of Christmas-themed bobbin lace making. Over this creative and relaxing course, YOU will learn how to craft delicate lace inspired by winter motifs. You will develop practical skills using bobbins and patterns while creating your own seasonal lace decorations and gifts. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, improve dexterity, and enjoy a mindful, calming craft that connects heritage techniques with festive creativity. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience—just let your tutor know your level and your Christmas crafting goals.

This welcoming and practical course introduces learners to the traditional craft of bobbin lace making, with a festive twist. Focusing on the accessible and versatile Tape/Braid lace and Torchon Bobbin Lace techniques, learners will create seasonal lace pieces inspired by Christmas, such as tree decorations, gift embellishments, or winter-themed motifs.

Designed for complete beginners as well as those with prior experience, the course builds skills step-by-step while allowing for individual progression and creativity.

Over the duration of the course, learners will:

Explore the history and heritage of bobbin lace, including its use in decorative textiles and festive traditions

Learn the two fundamental movements of bobbin lace – the cross and the twist

Combine these techniques to create a variety of seasonal stitch patterns and textures

Develop confidence in:

Handling bobbins and managing multiple threads

Reading and following a simple lace pattern (pricking)

Maintaining even tension and spacing

Accurate pin placement to shape festive designs

Festive Creative Focus

Throughout the course, learners will apply their new skills to create Christmas-themed lace samples, which may include:

Snowflakes

Stars

Tree decorations

Decorative trims for cards, gifts, or home décor

No prior experience is required—beginners are very welcome

Learners with some existing knowledge can build on their skills and work on more detailed or personalised designs

The course encourages mindfulness, creativity, and relaxation, making it an ideal seasonal activity

By the end of the course, YOU will have a selection of beautiful handmade lace pieces and the confidence to continue exploring this timeless craft.

Funding and Fees

If you receive certain benefits, you may be able to take the course for free.
If money is stopping you from enrolling, please visit our funding page to see what help is available.

Living in England

To book and join one of our courses, you must live in England permanently and either:

• Live outside the devolved areas listed below, or

Live inside the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) area (Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire).

You cannot enrol if you live in these devolved areas:

• Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

• Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

• North East Combined Authority

• South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

• Tees Valley Combined Authority

• West Midlands Combined Authority

• West of England Combined Authority

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

• York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Hull and East Yorkshire

• Greater Lincolnshire

• Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority

• Cornwall Council

• Lancashire Combined County Authority

• Buckinghamshire Council

Residency Requirements (Additional Information)

If you live in the UK on a visa, we’ll need evidence of your visa to confirm funding. You can upload this when applying, and you’ll need to complete a short questionnaire.

Some exceptions include:

• Your visa must last until after your course ends.

• Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for at least 6 months while their claim is being processed.

• You are supported by your local authority under Section 23C or 23CA of the Children Act 1989, or under the Care Act 2014.

Anyone who does not meet the funding criteria would need to pay full course fees.