Lacemaking Instruction

on DVD

Program Titles

John and Kathy Hensel began producing lacemaking videos in 1989 in collaboration with Christine and David Springett of The British College of Lace. The first 23 video programs were filmed over a period of 7 years. 19 of these were lacemaking programs and 4 were wood turning videos scripted by David Springett. Several years later when the college closed, video program production stopped. Most of these early lacemaking programs are still available for purchase from Van Sciver Bobbin Lace in Ithaca, New York or directly from C & D Springett in Rugby, England.

Then, in 2003, Kathy and John decided to again make instructional programs. Their first new program, Russian Tape Lace with Lia Baumeister-Jonker, was released. Since then, six more programs have been produced; Milanese Lace with Louise Colgan, followed by Chantilly Lace, another program by Lia. Then Jean Leader did Color in Torchon. Released next was Introduction to Flanders Lace with Sally Schoenberg, followed by Starts & Finishes with Susan Wenzel. Our most recent effort, a comprehensive Intermediate Bucks Point Lace DVD featuring Jean Leader from Scotland, was released in July 2009. More DVDs are always in the planning stages for the future.

Kathy has a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from UCLA and Masters degree in Teaching from Pacific University. She has worked as an elementary school teacher and school librarian in California and most recently, assisting with video production and acting as webmaster for a Eugene, Oregon-based company. Kathy not only serves as the consultant to the teachers, but also consults during the editing phase of each program. In addition, she designs and lays out print materials and pattern sheets as well as authoring the program DVDs. Kathy has been and continues to be a passionate bobbin lacemaker and also enjoys knitting, tatting, Hardanger and counted cross stitch.

John has an Associates of Arts Degree and in 1977 did an apprenticeship in filmmaking at 20th Century-Fox Studios in Beverly Hills, California. He was employed there for 17 years working in film editing on such television series as Trapper John, M.D., L.A. Law and many television movies and feature films. For the past 13 years John has continued working in filmmaking at a Eugene, Oregon-based company producing, directing and editing videos on CPR and First Aid topics. John constructs the set, does the camera work and edits the video programs.

The Hensels currently enjoy living in the fir covered hills northeast of Eugene, Oregon with their two Scottish Terriers, Molly and Daisy, who rule the household.