Textile and Fiberworkshops
In our hands!
Workshops and courses in the context of art!
In 2025, the workshops will focus on The Power of Quilting.
With this ongoing workshop series, I aim to equip you with a broad range of possibilities – offering both techniques and inspiration for your artistic or creative pursuits. The program continues to evolve and expand.
What to expect:
– Rarely taught techniques in the context of contemporary art
– Individual support & space for creative exploration
– A calm and inspiring environment
– A community of makers
– All materials are included (or available on site if preferred)
Intensiv-Workshop
Einführung in Sashiko:
Unshin und die Konstruktion von Moyouzashi und Hitomezashi
25. und 26. Oktober
12 bis 16:30 Uhr
140 Euro 6 Plätze
In diesem Wochenend-Workshop lernst du alles Wesentliche über Sashiko: die für Sashiko typische Technik Unshin und wie die zwei bekannten Mustergruppen, Moyouzashi und Hitomezashi konstruiert und genäht/gestickt werden. Alle Materialien werden gestellt.
Using a needle and thread as creative tools is both simple and challenging. The needle is one of the oldest tools in human history and is around 50,000 years old (found in the Denisova Cave in Russia). Interestingly, it was not only a pragmatic instrument, but was also used to create ornaments from the very beginning. Here you’ll find a video by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences about the small high-tech instrument and its significance for human history: Hightech aus der Höhle | Aufgepasst! Kulturelles Erbe neu entdeckt.
The focus of these workshops lies in craft-based processes using simple and affordable tools.
Drawing from my background in Fine Arts at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and the Städelschule Frankfurt, as well as my training in bespoke tailoring at Maßschneiderei Schmidt in Wiemeringhausen, I’ve developed a series of workshops that provide a solid foundation for your own projects, share knowledge about working with minimal resources, and deepen the understanding of the cultural and practical relevance of textile craftsmanship.
Please note: The processes are usually slow and the focus of the workshops is designed to teach skills. You will receive guidance and inspiration, gain practical experience and an understanding of how to continue working on your own.
In the course of time, further offerings are added: Korean Bogaji, Italian Trapunto and quilting inspired by the Siddi quilts - kawandi - from India, spinning, felting, goldwork and embroidery for 3D designs.
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.
Please note: Participation in the Bee is at your own risk.
House Rules for the Workshops:
Respect & Consideration:
Please treat each other with care. This is a space for focused work and creative exchange. All experience levels are welcome – mutual support is encouraged.
Handling Tools & Materials:
Please use all provided materials, tools, and books with care. Return or clean anything you've used so others can enjoy it too.
Personal Responsibility:
Participation is at your own risk. We cannot assume liability for personal belongings, accidents, or damage.
Cleanliness & Order:
Please leave your workspace as you would like to find it. Thank you for helping maintain a pleasant atmosphere.
Openness & Trust:
This is a space for quiet making, exchange, and artistic freedom. Be kind to each other.