Masterclass: Creative Quilting with Yamuna Forzani
During this master class, artist Yamuna Forzani will immerse you into the wonderful world of quilting. In the course, she also makes the link between textiles and identity.
What are you going to do?
At the start of the day, you will get a presentation on Yamuna's work and process, showing physical examples from her studio. In particular, she draws inspiration for her work from identity and communities. She will then discuss the history of quilting and the surprisingly feminist stories behind this textile technique.
Then, of course, you will get to work yourself. You will make a small quilted tapestry using a free embroidery foot on the sewing machine. You will use layers of fabric and fiberfill to create a beautiful double-jersey effect. Other techniques such as embroidery and beading are also covered.
About Yamuna Forzani
Foto: Tommy de Lange
Yamuna Forzani is a multidisciplinary artist and queer activist. She has been a regular at our TextielLab since 2016, where she develops beautiful knitted artworks. She has extensive teaching experience, having taught at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, University of the Undeground Amsterdam, and recently at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam.
Practical information
- This master class is in English
- It is useful if you already have some experience with sewing machines
- If you have beautiful beads or other materials you would like to incorporate into your quilt, you are welcome to bring them.
Cancellation and reimbursement
What if you have bought a ticket but cannot attend the masterclass?
- If you let us know that you cannot attend at least four weeks before the masterclass, we can cancel your participation and give you a full refund. You can also choose to change your ticket to the same masterclass on another date, provided there are still places available.
- Unfortunately, if you cancel less than four weeks in advance, you are not entitled to a refund or rebooking.
- You may pass your ticket on to someone else. If so, we would like to know who will take your place no later than one week in advance.
Please notify us of the cancellation or changes via [email protected]. We are of course also available for all your questions!
