Students design their own woven patch inspired by different makers from the TextielLab.
Patches have been used for centuries to repair damaged clothing. Early civilisations used fabrics and leather to patch holes in clothes. In the 1960s and 1970s, patches also became popular in hippie culture and with motorbike clubs. Motorcyclists wore patches with their club's name and logo on their leather jackets, while hippies used patches to express political views and peace symbols. Today, patches are still used for repairs or in fashion. Thanks to fashion house Gucci, among others, patches got a real revival.
During this workshop, students design and produce a unique, hand-woven patch, going through all the steps of the design process. In doing so, the students step into the shoes of a textile designer who is inspired by the history of textiles and has designed a product for the label by TextielMuseum. They immerse themselves in the designer's sources of inspiration, materials and weaves, and then create their own interpretation of these. In this way, they weave past and present into their patch in a sustainable way, as we use leftover yarn from the lab. The workshop includes a weaving card for further work at home and at school.
Foto: Patty van den Elshout
Practical info
Costs
Costs are listed per programme. These costs relate to supervision by a workshop facilitator. Workshops must be set up and cleaned up again, which is why an extra hour is charged for each half-day session. Materials will also be charged for workshops.
In addition, the entrance fee of € 3 per student and € 3 per student for materials applies. Guides have free entrance.
Group size
The maximum group size per workshop is 15 students. For groups larger than 75 students, the museum will employ a coordinator at € 70 per hour.
Registration
To apply, please use the application form. A request for a museum visit can be submitted up to two weeks before the visit date.
When booking several classes at once or an extensive programme, we recommend applying at an earlier stage due to space constraints.
All guided tours and workshops are conducted in Dutch. English-language workshops and guided tours are possible by arrangement.
