SUMMER SCHOOL for international students Textile

We advise you to follow both workshops. Workshop 1 takes place in the weaving atelier on our own campus, and workshop 2 in the city of Leopoldsburg.

Workshop 1: Loom Weaving (Max. 6 participants)

Date: 01/09/2025 – 05/09/2025 (5 working days)
Time: 9:00 – 18:00
Location: LUCA Campus Ghent / Sint-Lucas
Tutor: Lieve Decorte (www.jeudefil.be)

Content:

This hands-on workshop offers an introduction to the art of loom weaving, focusing on fundamental techniques and creative exploration.

Participants will:

• Learn how to set up and prepare a loom for weaving.
• Experiment with a variety of yarns and weave structures.
• Understand and apply different weaving techniques.
• Learn to read and interpret weave notations for independent projects.
   

Workshop 2: Machine Knitting (Max. 10 participants)

Date: 08/09/2025 – 12/09/2025 (5 working days)
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Leopoldsburg
Tutor: Janne Landuyt (www.jannelanduyt.be)

Content:

This workshop provides a deep dive into machine knitting, helping participants develop essential technical and creative skills.

Participants will:

• Get familiar with the knitting machine and its basic functions.
• Learn to create fundamental knitting patterns.
• Experiment with materials, stitches, and advanced techniques.
• Develop accurate calculations for knitting projects.

Total Price:

€ 600 (+ count on an extra € 100 (€ 64 when < 26 years) to take the train to Leopoldsburg from Ghent for the knitting workshop.)
 

This Summer School is an excellent opportunity to enhance technical proficiency and confidence before beginning the Master’s programme.
 

Would you like any additional details or refinements?
Reach out to the MA Textile Design - coordinator: Lieve Decorte


(c) Photos below: Elien Jansen