Organza Magic: Straight-Line Patchwork (No Thread, No Needle)
Jongkyeong Lee introduces, during this workshop, her signature Organza Magic technique, created without thread, needle, or sewing machine. Building on traditional patchwork concepts, participants use only a soldering iron to precisely cut and fuse layers of organza, forming clean and structured compositions. As there is no stitching involved, seam allowances are less than 0.1 mm, […]
Organza Magic: Curved Piecing & Advanced Techniques (No Thread, No Needle)
Jongkyeong Lee offers an exploration of the next level of her signature Organza Magic technique, created without thread, needle, or sewing machine. Using only a soldering iron, participants cut and fuse layered organza to create precise, seamless compositions. With seam allowances under 0.1 mm, the finished piece is fully reversible and viewable from both sides. […]
Enhance with embossed metal accents
Léna Meszaros offers, in this workshop, the creation of a small textile art piece by exploring various techniques using embossing metal sheets in aluminum and copper. Participants experiment with drawing patterns using a ballpoint pen, folding, perforating, painting with acrylic and glass paints, sanding, and cutting with a precision cutter. Different arrangements are studied to […]
Reverse appliqué, made easy
Cécile Denis offers the creation of a block featuring four tulips with their leaves using reverse appliqué. Participants learn to make smooth and invisible appliqué stitches while working with different fabrics to achieve a harmonious visual result with well-defined points.
Let’s explore traditional-modern patchwork
Katell Renon introduces the use of the rotary cutter, along with its ruler and cutting mat, enabling participants to easily access a wide range of traditional and contemporary patchwork techniques. All sewing is done using sewing machines provided on site.
Discover saeksilnubi, a traditional Korean art form characterised by volume and geometry
Maryse Allard offers an introduction to saeksilnubi, a traditional Korean textile art combining color, volume, and geometry. This simple and almost meditative technique allows participants to create a graphic and colorful piece that can be adapted into a pouch, a small bag, or a bojagi.
I’m upcycling my clothes! Upcycling
Cosabeth Parriaud offers an introduction to recycling and upcycling clothing in order to give garments a second life. Participants learn how to hide a hole or stain using appliqué, or enhance worn clothing by adding fabrics and embroidery, transforming and beautifying their pieces. This approach also contributes to reducing waste and combating fast fashion. Several […]
Otomi embroidery, learn to appreciate
Lilia Jimenez offers an introduction to the textile art of the Otomi people, who have been renowned for their craftsmanship since pre-Hispanic times. Due to economic challenges, entire communities such as Tenango de Doria have devoted themselves to embroidering floral and animal motifs—both real and imaginary—that are now admired worldwide but often imitated. In this […]
Mazatec Embroidery
Lilia Jimenez offers an introduction to the textile traditions of the Mazatec people of Oaxaca, where each community has preserved and developed its own style, deeply rooted in tradition while continuously evolving. Their pieces, whether created for ceremonies or for visitors, are remarkable for their beauty and craftsmanship. In this workshop, participants learn the stitches […]
Bohemian Meditation Mat – Stitch Your Zen
Sherri Noel offers a workshop designed to spark creativity and inner calm through the creation of a Bohemian meditation mat using wedge quilt blocks. This class is ideal for using fabric scraps, bold prints, stripes, or exploring new fabrics. Participants learn how to create dynamic wedge blocks, experiment with color, pattern, and fabric placement for […]