Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles

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Ballet/ Bridal Bodice week! 6/8-6/12, 10 AM – 4 PM with Abra Berman. This class that will take you through the process...
05/21/2026

Ballet/ Bridal Bodice week!
6/8-6/12, 10 AM – 4 PM with Abra Berman.
This class that will take you through the process of designing and building a classic ballet/bridal bodice from fit to finish. At the end of this week-long class, you will have a fully fashioned bodice, suitable for a ballet costume or a traditional bridal/formalwear gown!
This class will be part one of a two-part series. The second class installment will be focused on designing and building a classical Russian tutu or a romantic tutu. The classes can be taken individually or as a series. Register online or call the shop!

05/18/2026

There are still spaces available in
class, Pure Fluff: mid-Victorian, hand-sewn petticoat! Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 10 AM - 5 PM Sign up on our website or call the shop.
Together we will go through the basics of hand-sewing and some important period construction details. We will discuss variations to wear over a hoop, replace it entirely, or modernized versions for goth glamour and more!
This class is aimed at beginning stitchers, but is suitable for anyone who needs new undergarments.

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“Nureyev” Doublet Class with Abra Berman, award-winning Bay Area theatrical costume designer! The “Nureyev” doublet was ...
05/12/2026

“Nureyev” Doublet Class with Abra Berman, award-winning Bay Area theatrical costume designer! The “Nureyev” doublet was designed specifically for full range of motion and elegance. In this 5 day class, students will learn how to design, cut, fit and build a dancer’s doublet worthy of the Nureyev legacy. July 13 - July 17, 10am - 4pm. $480. Sign up online at lacismuseum.org

Jules Kliot, founder of Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles, will be teaching Lace Recognition and Identification on Satur...
05/11/2026

Jules Kliot, founder of Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles, will be teaching Lace Recognition and Identification on Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 PM! Beginning with bobbin lace and needle lace, this class will trace the evolution of lace from its labor intensive hand techniques to the innovation of mechanisation. Discover why lace has held a place of distinction in the world of textiles, prized for not only its beauty but the extraordinary skill required to create it. Sign up for this fascinating class at lacismuseum.org

Prepare your fingers to waltz through yards of tulle and ribbon whilst you create a tutu worthy of a prima ballerina! J...
05/09/2026

Prepare your fingers to waltz through yards of tulle and ribbon whilst you create a tutu worthy of a prima ballerina! Join us at Lacis for a series of workshops on classical ballet bodices, tutus, doublets, and lectures with award winning costume designer Abra Berman. Registration is now open at Lacismuseum.org

Learn how to design your very own Period Sewing Accessory with our fabulous ribbonwork teacher DL Popplewill🧵 Saturday M...
05/09/2026

Learn how to design your very own Period Sewing Accessory with our fabulous ribbonwork teacher DL Popplewill🧵 Saturday May 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm. These incredibly useful accessories can be used in a multitude of ways. You’ll review historical examples and then work on your own design and create a pattern for your unique piece. Sign up for this and many many other classes on our new website at lacismuseum.org

Come and learn Tatting from the best! Kevin Baum’s tatting classes for beginners are super fun and will have you tatting...
05/08/2026

Come and learn Tatting from the best! Kevin Baum’s tatting classes for beginners are super fun and will have you tatting comfortably in no time. The next Beginning Tatting Part I is coming up on May 16, 12:30-4:00pm. Sign up on our brand spanking new website at lacismuseum.org where you can see all of our tatting classes and more!

Who doesn’t love a fluffy petticoat?Pure Fluff: mid-Victorian, hand-sewn petticoat with Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 10 AM ...
05/05/2026

Who doesn’t love a fluffy petticoat?
Pure Fluff: mid-Victorian, hand-sewn petticoat with
Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 10 AM - 5 PM
Together we will go through the basics of hand-sewing and period construction details. We will discuss variations to wear over a hoop, replace it entirely, or modernized versions for goth glamour and more!
This class is aimed at beginning stitchers, but is suitable for anyone who needs new undergarments. Check the website for more details or call the shop to sign up!

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What a whirlwind! We had so much fun at Marriage à la Mode that we barely took any pictures! Thank you so much to all ou...
05/05/2026

What a whirlwind! We had so much fun at Marriage à la Mode that we barely took any pictures! Thank you so much to all our lovely guests and our talented vendors. We can’t wait to do this again next year!
Xoxo team Lacis

Come peruse our incredible vintage, and antique beaded bags at Marriage Ala Mode this Saturday, May 2, 11-5pm! We will h...
04/28/2026

Come peruse our incredible vintage, and antique beaded bags at Marriage Ala Mode this Saturday, May 2, 11-5pm! We will have a selection of our finest vintage bridal garments and accessories alongside work from the talented local artisans showing at this event. We can’t wait to see you there!

Vendor spotlight for Marriage à la Mode: An Avant-Garde Wedding Trunk Show. May 2nd 11am-5pm. 2982 Adeline St. Berkeley....
04/26/2026

Vendor spotlight for Marriage à la Mode: An Avant-Garde Wedding Trunk Show. May 2nd 11am-5pm. 2982 Adeline St. Berkeley. Rachael Heiman graduated from the California College of the Arts in 2018 and has spent the last decade working as a Bay Area Production Designer and Fabricator specializing in historical recreation costumes for opera and musicals. Their individualized BFA melded textiles, sculpture, and fashion. They use their fine art background to create q***r couture accessories; specializing in sculptural bowties and ties, ornate boot chains, and stained glass. They enjoy breathing new life into vintage and found objects in their work to remain environmentally friendly and prioritize reuse. Come and see Rachel’s wearable sculptures and how they can transform your day!

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2982 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA
94703

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

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(510) 843-7290

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