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The windmill knot Experimental exploration of the technique & development of own baskets

Mon 20 - Fri 24 July 2026

The course will begin with an introduction to the technique of windmill knotting. Using different coloured strips of paper, the system will be tested and the structure of the resulting surface illustrated. In the next step, methods will be shown to further process these experimentally and to connect them three-dimensionally. The realisation of an individual basket can be envisaged as well as the production of different surfaces for own projects. The aim is to fully engage with the windmill knot and explore it in a playful way.
Suitable materials are flat tapes that are stable and flexible at the same time. These include, for example, webbing, tapes made from tear-resistant paper, leftover plastic packaging (strapping), thin leather straps, tetra pack strips and much more that would otherwise end up in the bin!

Group of participants: all interested parties aged 14 and over
Requirements: none, as the technique can be a little „fiddly“ depending on the size, project and material, you need to enjoy working with your hands and have a little patience
Number of participants: max. 12 people
Course language: German, English if required
Course times: Mon - Thu 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30, Fri 9:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00
Course fee: 420 euros, for students 380 euros (excluding material costs)

Course instructor: MAGDALENA ORLAND, Germany
Born in 1992, textile designer, lives and works in Leipzig. Special focus on the combination of traditional handicraft techniques and modern interpretations, experimental material research and the development of innovative production technologies.
More info: www.magdalena-orland.de