Lace studies upgraded to university certificate

The Lace Making Programme at the University of Malta Gozo Centre organised the annual Gozo Lace Day last Saturday for the eighth consecutive year.

The event, held at the Gozo Centre premises, consisted of a number of exhibitions and demonstrations of Maltese lace and a number of talks on matters related to lacemaking.

For the first time this year, lace studies have been upgraded by the University of Malta to the level of a university certificate.

A diploma level has been approved and those completing the certificate will be eligible to join. This has been a major step forward in lace studies, and will promote study and research in the cultural, technical and historical aspects of the traditional art of lace making.

The event also included exhibitions of lace programme projects and textile crafts. Other exhibitions were mounted by the International Organisation of Needle and Bobbin Lace and by the Malta Lace Guild.

There were also demonstrations of pillow covering, card weaving, cord making and information about short courses in different aspects of Maltese lace.

A number of stands were mounted by the Koperattiva Ghawdxija tal-Bizzilla u Artigjanat with lace making materials.