Workshop Gabi tote bag
march 13th & 14 th
Join us on 13 and 14 March 2025 at Arc-et-Senans for a two-day workshop to make the magnificent Gabi bag designed by Jane MacDonald.
We'll show you all the techniques involved in making the Gabi bag. The project is great fun and covers a variety of different techniques, and can also easily be turned into a wall decoration if you prefer.
The workshop will be held in French and English if necessary. This course is led by Yves Al-Ghazi at the Galerie Claude-Nicolas, Arc-et-Senans (France).
Le Palais Sucré 2-day course with Martine Apaolaza
20 and 21 March
Join Martine for a two-day workshop, hand appliqué of a building facade with a confectionery shop and a character in close-up.
You will become familiar with hand appliqué and reverse appliqué (window and door openings that give perspective) you will learn how to construct your project and embellish and detail with simple embroidery and suggest some details.
I'll also teach you how to insert a blind or curtains etc... all these steps are very creative and fun to do, and what's more, this is a very happy subject!
At the end of the 2-day workshop, you'll still have a bit of work to do, but everything will have been studied and your project will be well advanced. With this workshop, you'll be able to launch your own projects.
For this course, there will be no kit available for you to customise, so you will have a list of specific materials, and a list of fabrics and threads to bring.
To follow this course you should have some basic knowledge of patchwork and sewing, embroidery is basic stitches.
Shibori-nui workshop
4 April 2025
Shibori first appeared in Japan in the 8th century. Originally, the most commonly used textile fibres were hemp and silk, followed by cotton. The main dyes used were indigo, but sometimes other existing natural dyes (beetroot, madder, etc.) were also used. Shibori techniques are infinitely varied.
Here is a fun introduction to this ancient art. We'll use simple methods and materials that are accessible to everyone to make a scarf, and everyone will be able to choose the design they like. We'll explore a wide range of designs that will arouse your curiosity and open up new creative ideas.
No pre-requisites, just bring an apron to protect your clothes from dyeing. The workshop will be held in French and English if necessary. This course is led by Yves Al-Ghazi at the Galerie Claude-Nicolas, Arc-et-Senans (France).
- Our one-day workshop begins at 9am with a presentation of the method. Over the course of the morning, we'll discover the techniques used to compress textiles (resist) to obtain the geometric shapes of shibori.
- At the end of the morning, we'll begin our second project, a shibori-nui scarf. We'll use a needle and thread to gather our textiles into a specific pattern to create one of the graphic effects. As this technique is more complicated, we'll be spending more time making the fabric. Everyone will create a different pattern!
- At the end of the day, we dye our work, and the patterns appear before our astonished eyes.
Bojagui (pojagui) workshops with Maryse Allard
6 June (beginners) and 7 June (intermediates) 2025
Pojagi is a traditional Korean technique for joining fabrics, used to create textile items such as blankets, curtains, bags and clothing. The technique dates back several centuries and was once used to make functional objects for everyday life. Pojagi is characterised by the use of invisible seams to join lightweight textile pieces, creating interesting geometric patterns and visual effects of transparency. The sewing is done by hand, creating unique, personalised pieces.
The fabrics used for pojagi are often light, transparent fabrics such as silk, cotton or linen. Colours and patterns can vary considerably, from neutral tones to bold, vivid colours. Pojagi is a technique that requires patience and precision, but also offers great satisfaction when you see the final result. Pieces created using this technique are not only beautiful, but also durable and functional.
Today, pojagi has become a popular art form throughout the world, with contemporary artists taking up this traditional technique to create innovative and modern works.
Maryse Allard is a Pojagi specialist who has exhibited her work in Korea and many other countries around the world. Although she is deeply attached to her European roots and her interest in Art Deco, she also sees herself as a bridge between Korean and French cultures. In addition to her exhibitions, Maryse takes pleasure in sharing her passion for Pojagi through workshops organised around the world, either face-to-face or online. Each session is a magical moment in which the transparency and lightness of Pojagi are brought to the fore.
- Our beginners' Pojagi course is specially designed for those who want to learn this traditional technique of assembling Korean fabrics.
- The course will focus on the creation of a work with rights seals. The techniques will be explained in detail, step by step, so that each participant can follow and learn at their own pace.
- The final objective will be to create a hanging approximately 50 cm square. Maryse will share her knowledge and passion for Pojagi with you, guiding you through the various stages of creating your own hanging.
- The materials needed for this course will be provided, but you can also bring your own fabrics if you wish. The course will take place over a full day, so that everyone can master the techniques and make their own work.