This ongoing workshop focuses on an overlooked phenomenon: the knitting club. Not everyone knows that this is a fertile place for knowledge exchange. Gossip, secrets, stitching advice, or plans for a revolution are freely discussed. During this session we take a dive into the history of women’s contribution to needle work and textile art through short lectures held every hour while we stitch. You are welcome to bring your own project or start one with the materials provided. For all experience levels, absolute beginners are also encouraged to join.
As we gather around the table we discuss topics like the role of women in (textile)art and technology, fast fashion, and the art vs craft dichotomy. This way we collectively contribute to the huge textile network of information, stitch by stitch!
Sadie Girigorie is a textile artist and graphic designer based in Rotterdam. Her practice consists of interactive embroidery and experimental looms through which she researches the human relation to craft, technology and ornamentation.
01. First floor – Art She Crafted
Lectures at 20:30, 21:30, 22:30 & 23:30
