Chilac embroidery the unknown famous
Lilia Jimenez offers an exploration of the origins of embroidery and garments often associated with Mexico and widely reproduced in global trade. These creations originate from the Nahua communities of Chilac, who have preserved a rich embroidery tradition since colonial times. In this workshop, participants learn the stitches and techniques, while also gaining a deeper […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
Mobile Decoration with Korean Silk
Seika Lee Klein offers to hand sew a light and airy mobile decoration inspired by traditional Korean craftsmanship, perfect for window or home decoration. For this workshop, she provides oksa, a Korean silk fabric known for its unique stiffness and transparency. Participants can personalize their piece by adjusting color combinations, sizes, or by adding beads. […]
Persimmon Leaves Pouch with Korean Silk
Seika Lee Klein offers to hand sew a small pouch inspired by traditional Korean craftsmanship. This design, known as a “persimmon leaves pouch” due to its shape, was traditionally used to wrap tea utensils and is called dagibo. In this workshop, participants create an adorable version with a diameter of approximately 12 cm, perfect for […]
Sashiko & Komebukuro: The Magic of White Thread
Silvia Campagna offers an introduction to the art of sashiko through the creation of a personalized Komebukuro bag. During this workshop, participants learn the fundamentals of the two main sashiko techniques: Hitozashi, known for its simple and precise stitches, and Moyōzashi, which allows for more decorative and complex patterns. They also learn how to create […]
Bojagi, circle or square: discover the art of inlay through transparency
Maryse Allard offers an introduction to bojagi, a traditional Korean textile art characterized by transparency and elegance. Through the use of inset shapes—circles, semicircles, or squares—participants create a personal, graphic, and colorful piece. This art form is used both in decoration and in clothing.