Suitable for all levels and interests

How it works

1. Choose your activity

Explore our range of activities and choose the one that best suits your interests and skill level. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, we have a course for you.

2. Book the day

Once you've found the perfect course, book your slot for the session of your choice.

3. Information about the activity

The description of the course or workshop you have chosen will give you all the information you need about the teacher, the prerequisites, and how your experience with us will unfold.

4. Services

If you would like us to help you with individual projects or personal coaching, please contact the workshop and we will be happy to provide you with further information.

Our activities

Date:

To be confirmed

Price:

CHF 350.–

We are launching a series of themed workshops led by art & textile specialist Natalia Solomatine. These courses will take place over a week, lasting 3 hours a day. During this week you will learn how to make a real KIMONO.

Date:

To be confirmed

Price:

CHF 45.–

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 30.– for students, AVS-AI, and unemployed individuals.)

Date:

Several dates

Price:

CHF 800.–

Traditional tweed is a woollen fabric with a twill weave, more or less (felted). It comes in an infinite number of variations and colours, all inspired by nature.

The internship is full.
Waitlist: Please send an email to contact@defilenfil.com, and we will keep you informed if a spot becomes available.

Date:

Several dates

Price:

Free

Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.

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Keep up to date with our future courses !

Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss anything

Date:

To be confirmed

Price:

CHF 45.–

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 30.– for students, AVS-AI, and unemployed individuals.)

Keep up to date with our future courses !

Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss anything

Date:

To be confirmed

Price:

CHF 350.–

We are launching a series of themed workshops led by art & textile specialist Natalia Solomatine. These courses will take place over a week, lasting 3 hours a day. During this week you will learn how to make a real KIMONO.

Date:

Several dates

Price:

CHF 800.–

Traditional tweed is a woollen fabric with a twill weave, more or less (felted). It comes in an infinite number of variations and colours, all inspired by nature.

The internship is full.
Waitlist: Please send an email to contact@defilenfil.com, and we will keep you informed if a spot becomes available.

Keep up to date with our future courses !

Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss anything

Date:

Several dates

Price:

Free

Extend the life of your clothes and give them a second life with the help of mending enthusiasts.

Keep up to date with our future courses !

Subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you don't miss anything

Our calendar

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.–

14-15

Juin 2024

17:00

Introduction to the art of lacemaking

This 1.5-day course will allow you to master the basic lace-making techniques.

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.–

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.–

21-22

Sept. 2024

09:00

Passementerie

Discover passementerie, a way of embellishing objects and your home.

CHF 270.–

CHF 270.–

CHF 270.–

26

Sept. 2024

09:30

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.–

29

Sept. 2024

14:00

Introduction to felting

Ilona Sultanova offers introductory felting sessions for children and adults.

CHF 90.–

CHF 80.–

CHF 90.–

8

Oct. 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.–

8

Oct. 2024

14:30

Tuesday café lirette

An afternoon to get together over a cup of coffee and make some lirette.

Free entry

Free entry

8

Oct. 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.–

9

Oct. 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.–

10

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

9

Oct. 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.–