Instructor: Galina Khmeleva

Dates: April 5th and 19th, 9:30-12:30 followed by lunch (included)

Cost: $120, Materials fee: $20

Description: Welcome to knitted lace nirvana: Whether it's Orenburg's exquisitely detailed scalloped border (teeth) and intricate patterning schemes, Estonian lace's classic nupps, or Shetland's luxurious, richly textured wool, each represent three intriguing and unique approaches to knitting lace, each with its own classic distinctions, to the knitted lace genre.

In this class, lace knitter extraordinaire, Galina A. Khemeleva will compare and contrast what makes these legends of the lace knitting milieu unique, and help you choose which approach best suits your individual lacey desires. Learn to speak the language of lace like a veteran!

Galina A. Khemeleva, owner of Skaska Designs and author of "Gossamer Webs", "The History of Orenburg Lace Shawls", and "Gossamer Webs: The Design Collection" has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and knowledgeable lace knitting instructors in the country. As a former clothing and costume designer who worked with the "aristocracy" of St. Peterburg's music and theater society, Galina was a pioneer in breaking down barriers in the "new" Russia that allowed Russian women the opportunity to achieve ownership status in private companies. As the principal student ot Orenburg's lace knitting elite, Galina brings the classic style and revered traditional techniques of Russian lace to her classes. Galina's unique, inspiring, and fun-loving teaching style has made her the guru of lace enthusiasts across the USA. Galina's classes are an unforgettable cultural experience.