Scheduled courses
Our Art School teaches textile skills at every level, from the basic to the highly specialised, with study programs concentrating on both ancient and contemporary textiles. Training comprises theoretical lessons – identification, technical analysis, basic concepts – and practical aspects such as design, weaving, restoration and embroidering. Our annual course calendar is constantly being updated; we also plan customised courses to meet the training needs of public and private entities.
October 23, 2023
Figured fabrics. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 2 |ONLINE| English
Practical exercises on samples of ancient fabrics and 20th-century reproductions to learn a method of analysis of simple and complex weave structures using such analysis tools as the pick glass, digital microscope and macrophotography. Students are provided with samples and lecture notes.
November 07, 2023
Storia delle materie coloranti e della tintura | also online
Il corso ha lo scopo di illustrare la storia e l’uso delle principali sostanze coloranti in Europa e nel Vicino Oriente su filati e tessuti nel periodo X – XX secolo. Si esploreranno, inoltre, i significati simbolici e antropologici delle colorazioni delle stoffe.
November 27, 2023
Basic weaving on the shaft loom
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.
January 15, 2024
Figured fabrics. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 2 | also ONLINE
Practical exercises on samples of ancient fabrics and 20th-century reproductions to learn a method of analysis of simple and complex weave structures using such analysis tools as the pick glass, digital microscope and macrophotography. Students are provided with samples and lecture notes.
January 22, 2024
Figured panels handwoven on a digital jacquard loom
Practical course during which figured panels are designed and subsequently hand-woven on a digital Jacquard loom.
February 26, 2024
Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 1
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.
July 01, 2024
Jacquard Design and Weaving course + Lodging
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.
July 01, 2024
Jacquard Design and Weaving course
Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups.
August 04, 2024
Historical Tailoring, Costume for the Performing Arts 2024-2026
The two-year course offers complete training, structured in quarters, aimed at acquiring sartorial professionalism for measuring up to and communicating with the various professional figures of the performing arts and live shows.
