Tapestry Weaving Basics with Vânia Reichartz

Trainer: Vânia Reichartz (textile artist formerly known for TWO HANDS textile studio)

When: Saturday, May 26, 2023 (2pm-6pm)
Where: Rua Maria Andrade, 50A (Lisbon)

Tapestry Weaving Basics through the technique of weaving on small looms with Vânia Reichartz, artisan and costume designer living between Germany and Portugal. Workshop for beginners (no knowledge in the area is necessary). This workshop will be held in Portuguese but the trainer can give guidance in English or German.

Content:
Assembling the warp on the loom, main tapestry techniques, use and combination of materials, finishing techniques.

Materials:
Students should bring a small pair of scissors to cut yarn and a yarn needle. The registration fee includes a kit of materials to be used in the workshop, the use of a small loom and a booklet of techniques prepared by the trainer.

Withdrawals/refunds: the registration fee will be refunded to students who for some reason cannot participate in the workshop and communicate their withdrawal up to ten days before the workshop date.