Handbag from marsh grass

Weaving durable and eco-friendly handbags from marsh grass has a long tradition, as ancient civilizations already crafted them. Today, in regions where invasive marsh grass has overgrown, weaving handbags has an additional ecological benefit, as it helps remove the marsh grass from the environment, and the natural material doesn’t end up in a landfill.

We will also learn how to weave marsh grass handbags in the workshop at Rog Center. First, we will start by dyeing linen fabric with natural dyes, which will be used as the lining of the handbag. Then, we will weave strips of marsh grass and sew them into the final shape – a beautiful handbag. We will use a 3D-printed "last" to assist with the process. At the end, we will decorate the handbag with buttons and add handles or straps to make it truly unique.

Duration: 3 sessions of 4 hours each

• Wednesday, August 21, from 4 PM to 8 PM
• Thursday, August 22, from 4 PM to 8 PM
• Friday, August 23, from 4 PM to 8 PM

Prerequisites:

NO, prior knowledge is not required, but basic hand sewing skills are desirable.

About the Mentors:

The workshop will be led by Mateja Kavčič, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana and winner of the Ivana Kobilca Award 2021 for ongoing production. She works as a visual artist in painting, drawing, printmaking, spatial installations, and land art.

Vita Ivičič is a textile designer who completed her studies at Chelsea College of Art & Design in London. In 2017, she received an award for the most experimental and innovative collection at the Mittelmoda competition in Milan. She creates clothing from natural materials.

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Participants are to gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in the entrance hall of the Rog Center. Please store personal belongings in the lockers before the program begins. Do not be late for the program. Entry is not guaranteed in case of late arrival - once the creative process begins, it is no longer possible to join in!

In case of cancellation, you will be notified no later than two days before the program starts.

In case of non-attendance, fees are non-refundable, and it is also not possible to reschedule. Participation can be transferred to another person; please notify us at least 24 hours before the start at the email address: tekstil@center-rog.si.