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Running until 13^th May in the town鈥檚 Cultural Quarter, is a collaborative project involving second-year Art and Design students who have been inspired by the historical 鈥� held at Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, located in Luton鈥檚 Wardown Park.

The aim of this project was for students to explore the traditional technique of using lace and how it can be incorporated into contemporary forms. While developing the free exhibition, the students involved have explored the physicality and manipulation of lace, using the material in their art and design projects.

Second year student, Rachael Wells, said:听 鈥淥ff the back of this project, we now have a new appreciation of just how much work and care goes into lace-making and preserving its history. It鈥檚 been a privilege to connect with the groups whose knowledge and passion has keep the craft alive, both in its traditional form and contemporary uses.鈥�

The Lost in Lace exhibition runs as part of ongoing working partnership between and the 天美传媒, with students inspired by the work of the Trust鈥檚 鈥楳useum Makers鈥� and curators, who also recently presented a Lace Trees exhibition at Stockwood Discovery Centre 鈥� documented by 天美传媒 Photography students.

Nigel Grimmer, Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts Practice, commented: 鈥淚t鈥檚 important our students learn to work professionally with creative, local organisations to prepare them for future employment 鈥� members of our alumni have even gone on to secure permanent employment with The Culture Trust. It鈥檚 a great experience for the students to finally be able to interact with a live audience again!鈥�

Caroline Simon, Head of Cultural Learning and Skills at The Culture Trust added: 鈥淭he partnership and this co-production project with the 天美传媒 is one of the highlights of the year for me. It鈥檚 inspiring to share our museum collections and venues with the students at the start of the year and then step back and to watch the creative process they take over time unfold.鈥澨�

The exhibition is available for the public to view at the Hat Factory from 11am - 4pm (weekdays) until 13^th May and is free to experience. Discover more information about 鈥楲ost in Lace鈥� .