Explore the diversity of weaving techniques through three workshop formats, designed for all levels and all interests. Each session invites you to discover the gesture, the materials, and the joy of creating something yourself.
#1 Creative Workshop / Introduction to Weaving
This workshop will help you become familiar with the loom and its tools, and introduce you to different textile fibres. At the end of the workshop, you will leave with your small woven creation and with the basics you need to keep weaving at home!
Current project: Creating a custom woven wall hanging
Duration: 3h
Maximum number of participants: 4
Price: 55 €
Workshop outline:
- Introduction to the loom and its tools
- Warping the loom; choosing colours and materials
- Basic weaving techniques
- Creating textures and patterns according to each participant’s wishes
- Various finishing touches (fringes, cords, hanging elements, etc.)
#2 Creating a Woven Pouch
A refined technical workshop to make a small textile accessory combining weaving and sewing, in pairs or in a small group.
Current project: Making a woven and sewn pouch
Duration: 3h
Maximum number of participants: 2
Price: 75 €
Workshop outline:
- Introduction to the loom and its tools
- Basic weaving techniques
- Weaving fabric for the pouch
- Creating the pouch with lining
#3 Introduction to Weaving on a Rigid-Heddle Loom
A full-day immersion in traditional weaving, to explore the technical possibilities of a rigid-heddle loom.
Current project: Weaving a textile piece on a rigid-heddle loom
Duration: 6h
Maximum number of participants: 4
Price: 150 €
Workshop outline:
- Introduction to the loom and its tools
- Introduction to weaving
- Warping the loom
- Sampling (pattern variations in plain weave, brocading, textural effects, etc.)
- Various finishing touches (fringes, securing stitches, cords, etc.)
Astrid-Laure, +3 years of experience
Weaver
I was drawn to textiles at an early age, practising knitting, sewing, embroidery and dyeing as hobbies before taking up weaving.
I studied humanities at university in Paris, focusing on history and archaeology, where I was able to develop and deepen my interest in ancient fabrics, the symbolism of cloth, and broaden my knowledge of the history and archaeology of textiles.
I then retrained in the practical craft of weaving, completing professional training in weaving and textile creation in Lot-et-Garonne.
I later opened my own weaving workshop in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. My workshop is open to the public. There I offer different workshop and course formats with the aim of promoting traditional techniques and the practice of artisanal weaving (fabrics, wall hangings, rug and tapestry techniques, etc.).
The modules are organised around different types of looms in order to showcase the diversity of weaving and textile creation.
I also offer creative and educational workshops for children, designed to introduce them playfully to the world of textiles while helping to awaken their creativity.
ATELIER DES TISSAGES welcomes you in the 20th arrondissement of Paris for courses and workshops aimed at highlighting traditional techniques and the practice of hand weaving.
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation if more than 48 hours before the experience starts. Between 48 and 24 hours before, 50% of the amount is due. Less than 24 hours before, cancellation is non-refundable.