S.10

Sprang

Tue, 21 - Fri, 31 July 2026

Sprang is an ancient textile manufacturing technique, known since the Bronze Age. It works with a warp of threads stretched vertically in a frame. Textile structure is created by crossing the tensioned warp threads together using fingers while a row braided in the upper half of the frame also appears mirror-like in its lower half. The work then grows from both sides.
We will go through the basic steps of the technique, from warping to completing the sprang work. Beginners will learn basic and some advanced sprang techniques creating smaller objects as bags, scarves, net bags, or fingerless gloves. Advanced attendees can work on bigger projects, like a mini dress, waistcoat or bag, using various sprang techniques. In the spirit of this summer symposium we will have the opportunity to use for our sprang projects also some interesting leftover materials in addition to classical yarn.

Group of participants: all interested parties
Requirements: no previous experience with the technique is necessary; you will need patience, perseverance and a joy of working with yarn
Number of participants: max. 12 people
Course language: English, Czech
Course times: Tue - Thu 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30, Fri 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00 Course fee: 365 euros, for students 330 euros (excluding material costs)

Course instructor 1: Sylva Rauser Cekalová, Czech Republic
Born in 1978, restorer of historical tile stoves, more than 15 years intensively engaged in sprang technique, designs and creates sprang garments and loves to keep developing new contexts in which sprang can be employed; exhibitions, lectures and workshops.
More info: https://www.krosienky-sprang.cz

Course instructor 2: Hana Hurtíková, Czech Republic
Born in 1967, dedicated to creating and promoting the sprang lace, focuses on creating objects of daily use, using the sprang technique, participates regularly in international lace shows and leads workshops.
More info: https://krajkazramu.cz