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from May 24 2026 to May 24 2026

WORKSHOP L’Arte del Cuscino Tradizionale- Scuola di Calascio

Rediscover the ancient and skilled craft of creating padded textiles. In this workshop dedicated to slow craftsmanship, you will learn traditional techniques to create a handmade piece that evokes the warmth of home and the essence of nature.

24 May 2026

Time: 10:00–13:00; 14:00–17:00

Workshop duration:

6 hours — €30.00

*Two free places are reserved for residents of Calascio.

Location:
Chiesa di San Leonardo

The participation fee includes:

  • attendance at in-person lessons
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance

The course is part of ISTÓS – “Calascio School for Advanced Training in Weaving, Native Wool and Plant Fibres." With the contribution of the pilot project for cultural, social, and economic regeneration “Rocca Calascio – Luce d’Abruzzo” promoted by the Municipality of Calascio, selected by the Abruzzo Region within the framework of the Ministry of Culture PNRR measure (Line A – M1.C3 – Investment 2.1 – “Attractiveness of Villages”), funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

How to enroll for WORKSHOP L’Arte del Cuscino Tradizionale- Scuola di Calascio

Applications are closed at the moment for this course.

Saturday 24 May | A hands-on experience in restoration and creation

We will work with washed virgin wool, specially prepared for the day, ready to be transformed through carding and hand-stuffing techniques. Each participant will shape their own project and return home with a small mattress or finished cushion, handmade from start to finish.

Bring your personal touch:
If you have fabrics that hold special meaning for you or wool you would like to regenerate, bring them along! It will be the perfect opportunity to incorporate them into your work and give them a new life.

Join us for a day of fibres, textures, and softness.

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