Pin-Tucked Fabric Forms – A Three-Day Making Intensive

Pin-tuck is a decorative sewing method often used in folk art and traditional costume making. This technique involves a straightforward process of folding the fabric and sewing each fold individually. The resulting pleats create a striped surface that can be shaped into organic forms through additional processes. This will allow participants to have the chance to create their own organic-shaped object by hand sewing and glueing out of the pin-tucked fabric.

Over the course of three immersive days, participants will explore the full process of transforming fabric into sculptural, small-scale objects using pin-tucking, starching, and intuitive shaping techniques. This hands-on workshop introduces both the technical foundations and the creative possibilities of working with structured textiles.

Throughout the workshop, participants will receive individual feedback and support as they refine their concepts, test shaping methods, and bring their textile forms to life.

Kinga Földi is a visual artist and designer based in Hungary, who specialises in creating sculptures using the pin-tuck method. The pin-tuck stitching technique, initially used for designing blouses, has evolved into the defining element of her creations, forming the intricate scales of her sculptures. Her techniques are deeply influenced by nature, with flora and fauna servingas key inspirations that resonate throughout her silk sculptures.

https://www.foldikinga.hu/

• 10am tot 17pm (studio is open from 9.30am)
• Price: € 480
• Included: soup, bread meal with cheese and salad, drinks, biscuits and sweets, excl. materials
• Location: Studio Vrouwwolle, Kapelstraat 81 (behind the Citroëngarage), B-2910 Essen

the list of materials will be sent 6 weeks before the start

• Experience:no