W30

Macramé and weaving –
Two traditional techniques combined in a richly textured wall hanging

Fri 04. – Sun 06 June 2027

For millennia, people have been knotting and weaving fabrics to wrap themselves in, or to make decorative objects like blankets, curtains, jewellery and more. In this workshop, we will combine two of the oldest textile techniques – knotting and weaving – and jointly create an expressive wall hanging full of structure, depth and texture.
We begin with the knot art of macramé, which has its origins in the Arab world (miqrama = „knotted veil“). With simple basic knots, we build the framework of our work. In the second part of the course, we bring life and colour into play with selected sustainable plant fibres and soft wool yarns – we will weave intuitively using specially chosen weaving techniques, experiment with materials, and give our piece a unique personal touch.
Whether we are gaining our first experience in textile design or deepening existing knowledge, at the end of the workshop, we will not only have a handmade work of art in our hands but also the know-how to continue combining macrame and weaving.

Group of participants: all interested parties
Requirements: None, just a desire for materials, craftsmanship, and co-creation.
Number of participants: max. 12 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 leadership DÖRTE BUNDT, Germany
Born in Germany in 1983, she has lived and worked in Berlin since 2009. She is an artist, craftswoman, designer, curator, and has been a lecturer in textiles both in Germany and abroad for 10 years. She trained as a jewellery designer in Sydney and has been self-taught in macramé, weaving, and plant dyeing since 2015. She has exhibited, led workshops and undertaken art residencies in Mexico, Italy, Switzerland, Montenegro, the USA, and Germany.
More info: dortebundt.com