W02

Taster course in weaving

Fri 02 – Sun 04 October 2026

Have you always wanted to know what warp and weft are all about and how a pattern is created in fabric? What types of looms are there, how must a loom be set up, and how do different weaves arise?
In this course, we'll get a taste of the vast world of weaving and explore this ancient craft in more detail. We will work on simple, portable weaving devices to understand the basic principles, as well as try out various looms in the workshop. Different weaves, materials, and structures can be experimented with on patterned looms. Anyone who fancies it can also weave a slightly larger piece on a pre-set-up treadle loom.

Group of participants: all interested parties aged 14 and over
Requirements: none
Number of participants: max. 8 people
Course times: Fri: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Sat: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Sun: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Course fee: 230 Euros, for students 210 Euros (excluding material costs)

Course instructor 1: ELISABETH STÖTZLER, Austria/Germany
Born in 1960, trained as a hand weaver and ladies' tailor; studied textile design; practical experience in craft workshops and the textile industry; many years of teaching experience at the University of Art Linz and the Swiss vocational school for fabric designers, collaboration at the Textile Centre Haslach.

Course instructor 2: LISE GRUSCH, Austria
Born in Horn in 1966, 2010 – 2022 Caregiver at the Integrative Farm Community Loidholdhof, 3-year training as a hand weaver in Sindelfingen, Germany with final examination, since 2019 employee at the Textile Centre Haslach.