Interlaced
Textile Art Workshops
Textile Arts as a Craft, Artistic and Collaborative Process – textile art workshops in Frankfurt am Main
Interlaced combines artistic vision with craftsmanship. The focus is on working with textile surfaces and the associated craft techniques—such as hand sewing, appliqué, and quilting—as well as working with raw wool and felting. I offer insights into my working methods and teach craft techniques as I understand, develop, and apply them in my own practice. For me, traditional skills are a living body of knowledge that, when internalized, promises a space for artistic freedom and collaboration.The workshops focus on a process-oriented approach, in which the conscious use of these craft techniques serves as a tool for developing one’s own individual visual worlds.
Through these workshops, I hope to pass on and preserve knowledge of basic traditional handicrafts—skills that, even though textile art has now established a firm place in contemporary art, are increasingly in danger of being forgotten.
Foundation Workshops
The focus is on the professional and mindful use of needle, thimble, and thread—for example, in the art of hand sewing or the Japanese sashiko technique. A separate workshop is dedicated to the sewing machine, not as a tool for efficiency, but as a creative instrument: Under the title “The Sewing Machine as a Creative Tool,” we explore improvisational patchwork together—a technique that emphasizes the process and opens up space for spontaneous decisions.
Weekend Workshops
In the weekend workshops, we focus on specific examples of craftsmanship and explore their artistic potential.
Please note: The processes are usually slow, and the focus of the workshops is on teaching skills and to allow time for the mindful work inherent in every craft. It is possible that a project that has been started cannot be completed on site. The instructions, inspiration, and practical experience gained during the workshop are intended to enable participants to complete the projects they have started independently at home.
Anyone who has participated in one of my workshops is welcome to attend the Quilting Bee, which takes place on an irregular basis. There, participants can continue working on their own projects in a calm, friendly atmosphere, exchange ideas with others, or simply enjoy the creative community.
Textile handcraft traditions have their roots in the creative and sustainable use of resources. At the center of my workshops are repurposed fabrics and wool from local sheep. If not stated otherwise all materials are included.
Please note: Participation is at your own risk.
If you are in a difficult financial situation and the workshop fees are too high for your wallet, please let me know. We will discuss together whether I can grant a discount.