Welcome to the universe of artisanal weaving
The workshop ’De Fil en Fil’ is a colourful, friendly place where you can meet other enthusiasts, learn the art of traditional weaving and give free rein to your creative desires. Come and mix techniques, materials and colours to create your own works.
Workshops
Sessions lasting one day or a few hours, focusing on a technique or material related to the activities of De Fil en Fil workshops.
Courses
Individual, flexible or in small groups; our courses cover the entire process of creating textiles or other materials.
Training
Courses can last one or several days and cover themes related to textiles and yarn, with the help of a professional.
Our calendar
- All
- Workshops
- Courses
- Training
- EVENTS
- Free
18
Mai 2024
09:30
Creative weaving on small frames
This 1-day course will teach you the techniques and materials you need to make tapestry creations on small frames.
150.–
CHF 150.–
150.–
25
Mai 2024
09:00
Saturday lirette workshop
How to give a second life to your used clothes.
CHF 130.–
CHF 130.–
CHF 130.–
27-31
Mai 2024
14:00
Blouse paysanne bleue
Natalia Solomatine invites you to study timeless garments such as the peasant shirt.
CHF 250.–
CHF 250.–
CHF 250.–
1
Juin 2024
14:00
Introduction to felting
Ilona Sultanova offers introductory felting sessions for children and adults.
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
12
Juin 2024
14:00
Introduction to spinning
This introductory course will teach you how to spin wool in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.
CHF 30.–
CHF 30.–
CHF 30.–
14-15
Juin 2024
17:00
Introduction to the art of lacemaking
Ce cours sur 1 jour ½ vous permettra d’apprivoiser les techniques de bases de la dentelle.
CHF 290.–
CHF 290.–
CHF 290.–
17-21
Juin 2024
14:00
The Miao pleated skirt
Natalia Solomatine will teach you how to make a ‘hundred pleats’ skirt.
CHF 250.–
CHF 250.–
CHF 250.–
27
Juin 2024
14:00
Sewing courses
Sewing classes in small groups of max. 4 people. You will be guided to make clothes or accessories from A to Z.
CHF 50.–
CHF 50.–
CHF 50.–
6-7
Juill. 2024
09:00
Passementerie
Discover passementerie, a way of embellishing objects and your home.
CHF 270.–
CHF 270.–
CHF 270.–
20-21
Juill. 2024
09:00
Tissage créatif
Jodie Posen offers you a weaving session using unusual yarns.
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
14-15
Sept. 2024
09:00
2-day basic course
This 2-day course is an introduction to the art of weaving. You'll learn the whole process from design to a finished weave.
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
17
Sept. 2024
14:30
Tuesday café lirette
An afternoon to get together over a cup of coffee and make some lirette.
Free entry
Free entry
Free entry
16-20
Sept. 2024
14:00
The Kimono
During this week, you will learn how to make a real KIMONO.
CHF 250.–
CHF 250.–
CHF 250.–
8
Sept. 2024
09:00
Weaving and sewing
A one-day workshop in two parts: weaving in the morning and sewing in the afternoon.
CHF 130.–
CHF 130.–
CHF 130.–
14-15
Sept. 2024
09:00
2-day basic course
This 2-day course is an introduction to the art of weaving. You'll learn the whole process from design to a finished weave.
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
16-20
Sept. 2024
14:00
The Kimono
During this week, you will learn how to make a real KIMONO.
CHF 350.–
CHF 350.–
CHF 350.–
17
Sept. 2024
14:00
SAORI free weaving workshop
The looms are ready to use. All that's left is to get started. 1/2 day (3 hours) long
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
17
Sept. 2024
18:00
Experimental Tapestry
Learn and perfect your creative skills with these 6 fully tutored sessions of experimental tapestry!
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
17
Sept. 2024
18:00
SAORI free weaving workshop
The looms are ready to use. All that's left is to get started. 1/2 day (3 hours) long
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
24
Sept. 2024
14:30
Tuesday café lirette
An afternoon to get together over a cup of coffee and make some lirette.
Free entry
Free entry
Free entry
17
Sept. 2024
14:00
SAORI free weaving workshop
The looms are ready to use. All that's left is to get started. 1/2 day (3 hours) long
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
17
Sept. 2024
14:30
Tuesday café lirette
An afternoon to get together over a cup of coffee and make some lirette.
Free entry
Free entry
Free entry
17
Sept. 2024
18:00
SAORI free weaving workshop
The looms are ready to use. All that's left is to get started. 1/2 day (3 hours) long
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
18
Sept. 2024
14:00
SAORI free weaving workshop
The looms are ready to use. All that's left is to get started. 1/2 day (3 hours) long
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
19
Sept. 2024
14:00
SAORI free weaving workshop
The looms are ready to use. All that's left is to get started. 1/2 day (3 hours) long
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
CHF 75.–
14-15
Sept. 2024
09:00
2-day basic course
This 2-day course is an introduction to the art of weaving. You'll learn the whole process from design to a finished weave.
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
17
Sept. 2024
18:00
Experimental Tapestry
Learn and perfect your creative skills with these 6 fully tutored sessions of experimental tapestry!
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
24
Sept. 2024
18:00
Experimental Tapestry
Learn and perfect your creative skills with these 6 fully tutored sessions of experimental tapestry!
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
26
Sept. 2024
9:30
Introduction to Knitting
During this course, you will become familiar with the range of different fibers and learn how to understand their labeling: composition, care instructions, weight, code, and needle size.
CHF 45.–
CHF 45.–
CHF 45.–
1
Oct. 2024
18:00
Experimental Tapestry
Learn and perfect your creative skills with these 6 fully tutored sessions of experimental tapestry!
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
CHF 90.–
8-12
Juill. 2024
09:00
Warp painting
During these five days, you will be able to discover the whole process of creating a very personal fabric using warp painting.
CHF 800.–
CHF 800.–
CHF 800.–
16-20
Sept. 2024
14:00
The Kimono
During this week, you will learn how to make a real KIMONO.
CHF 350.–
CHF 350.–
CHF 350.–
21-22
Sept. 2024
09:00
Passementerie
Discover passementerie, a way of embellishing objects and your home.
CHF 270.–
CHF 270.–
CHF 270.–
30-4
Sept. 2024
14:00
The Miao pleated skirt
Natalia Solomatine will teach you how to make a ‘hundred pleats’ skirt.
CHF 350.–
CHF 350.–
CHF 350.–
5
Oct. 2024
09:30
Creative weaving on small frames
This 1-day course will teach you the techniques and materials you need to make tapestry creations on small frames.
CHF 150.–
CHF 150.–
CHF 150.–
11-12
Oct. 2024
17:30
Basic weaves: TWILLS
In-depth course on one of the basic weaves
CHF 270.–
CHF 270.–
CHF 270.–
9
Nov. 2024
09:00
Weaving with unconventional materials
Jodie Posen offers you a weaving session using unusual yarns.
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
CHF 360.–
19
Sept. 2024
18:00
Textile repair cafés
Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.
Free
Free
Free
3
Oct. 2024
18:00
Textile repair cafés
Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.
Free
Free
Free
17
Oct. 2024
18:00
Textile repair cafés
Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.
Free
Free
Free
7
Nov. 2024
18:00
Textile repair cafés
Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.
Free
Free
Free
21
Nov. 2024
18:00
Textile repair cafés
Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.
Free
Free
Free
Textile repair cafés
Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts. Aterlier gratuit !
Become a member
Join our association to support and develop the workshop's activities. The membership fee is CHF 30 per year.
Our values
Weaving
The De Fil en Fil workshop aims to preserve the ancestral tradition of hand weaving. Our teaching activities, open to all, will keep the savoir faire alive to produce valuable, unique and original fabrics.
Sustainable development
Through workshops which recycle used textiles, we aim to raise awareness among children and adults of our consumption habits. The impact of the textile industry is disastrous, both environmentally and socially.
The social aspect
Weaving is a way out of isolation, and has the ability to facilitate exchanges between people from different walks of life . It has a beneficial effect on health, both physical and mental, and helps to develop individual creativity. We offer a welcoming and caring environment that is accessible to all.
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