Shrewsbury Lacemakers show off their skills
Lace making enthusiasts are calling on the people of Shropshire to take up what they believe is a "dying art".
Shrewsbury Lacemakers is holding an exhibition at the Bear Steps Gallery and organisers hope to attract new members to take up the bobbin.
Thelma Foster, the group's publicity officer, said: "Visitors can find out more about different types of lace, and the theme of spring will be a key part of the exhibition, demonstrating modern interpretations of this ancient craft."
Fellow member Pat Matthews believes people no longer have the time for the difficult craft. She said: "It is a bit like anything really, people get busy and they don't have the time for it."
Lace has undergone a revival in the fashion world thanks to the intricate lace trim on Kate Middleton's wedding dress, but the art of making it has been going on for centuries.
Mrs Matthews said: "Kate actually bought her lace from France but Queen Victoria had her lace from Devon.
"You can do all sorts of things with it including individual pieces like hankies and little lace animals."
The group meets at Bayston Hill Memorial Hall on the second Saturday of the month and has recently experienced a surge in members.
They have a professional tutor and have been making lace since 1981.
The exhibition will run until March 21 and is open between 10am and 4pm Monday to Saturday.
For more information about the group visit http://www.shrewsburylacemakers.co.uk
