Courses archive

Basic course to learn Stumpwork embroidery: to work padding, applied fabrics (appliqué) and needlelace, as well as a few raised and surface embroidery stitches.

A practical first-level course for learning the ancient art of gold embroidery, for creating jewels with needle and thread.

Corso gratuito di Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore (IFTS) di 800 ore (di cui 530 ore di aula, 240 di stage e 30 ore accompagnamento) per 20 allievi. Bando approvato dalla Regione Toscana con decreto D.D. n. 11219 del 25/07/2017 Graduatoria approvata con decreto n.3672 del 20/02/2018. Codice progetto: 193535

A practical first-level course for learning the ancient art of gold embroidery, for creating jewels with needle and thread.

Bando per corso gratuito di Qualifica Professionale per ADDETTO ALLA LAVORAZIONE TESSILE specializzato nel controllo Qualità. Durata corso: 900 ORE (di cui 470 ore di aula, 400 di STAGE, 30 di orientamento) per n.12 allievi. Scadenza domande 21 giugno 2019.

Introduction to rug and carpet conservation: basic notions concerning cleaning and correct maintenance.

Application of integrative restoration techniques to a small fragment: replacement of broken warps, reweaving of the wefts and knotting.

Notions of history, use and technique relating to tapestry-making.

Notions of history, use and technique relating to carpet-making. Course I: Basic level

Theoretical/practical course to learn textile drafting; that is, how to read a diagram of the various components, threading, knotting and pedal set-up, and then weaving from the drawing on the loom.

The aim of the course is to offer tools to recognize, analyze and describe laces, through the observation of objects in various states of conservation, both ancient and contemporary. Teacher: Thessy Schoenholzer Nichols

The course offers to the students tools to be able to recognize, analyze and describe laces, by observation of objects in various states of conservation, antique and contemporary. Teacher: Thessy Schoenholzer Nichols

Advanced level: each student designs a small tapestry, draws the cartoon, and then handweaves his/her work.

A basic course for learning the embroidery technique known as ‘punto Bargello’ or ‘flame stitch’. This eminently Florentine counted-thread technique, whose origins lie in the far-off 15th century, calls for upright flat stitches laid in an opportune mix of colour to create particular three-dimensional effects.

Advanced level: each student designs a small carpet, draws the cartoon, and then handweaves his/her work.

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups. The student will stay at Fondazione Lisio apartments, price for this course is cumulative of the accomodation costs.

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups.

Introduction to tapestry conservation and basic notions of restoration.

Intensive theoretical/practical seminar: the weave structures studied during the textile analysis courses are woven using a range of looms and visualization methods, to promote comprehension of the connection between weave annotation, analysis and loom technology.

The lessons review the techniques and styles typical of several regions of Italy - Tuscany, Lombardy, Umbria, Sicily, Sardinia - from the thread to the finished fabric.

Course participants learn how to identify the constituent elements of woven textiles according to the methods proposed by the Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens. Observation of historical samples in varying states of conservation, modern reconstructions and contemporary wovens.

A course for learning the basics of weaving and how to weave ‘samplers’ on pre-prepared 4-to-8 heddle looms, to manage tensioning, shrinkage and shuttles, to repair broken threads and defects in the weave, to create impeccable selvedges.

Individual module of "Historical Tailoring, Costume and Performing". The course aim is to illustrate not only the ways in which a decorative theme which has characterised textile production through the ages – that is, flowers and plant motifs – has assumed different meanings in different historical eras but also how taste and the idea of ‘fashion’ have evolved through the centuries. A vast iconographic repertoire of slides is projected, church vestments and paraments and textile fragments from the Fondazione Lisio historic archives are presented.

The course traces the evolution of the various types of clothing in use from ancient times through the Renaissance and focuses, besides on the stylistic peculiarities of each era, on the specific uses to which wool, leathers and silk were put and the significance acquired by each material over history.

Practical course during which figured panels are designed and subsequently hand-woven on a digital Jacquard loom.