WORKSHOP Denim Reassembled - Riutilizzo Creativo - Scuola di Calascio
WORKSHOP “Denim Reassembled”
Creative Reuse of Traditional Abruzzo Blankets + Denim Patchwork
For the second year, “Denim Reassembled” arrives in Calascio (AQ), a workshop dedicated to creative recovery and contemporary textile experimentation.
The initiative proposes a dialogue between tradition and reuse: the iconic and colourful Abruzzo wool blankets are reinterpreted together with vintage jeans, deconstructed and reassembled through the patchwork technique.
A creative process that transforms materials rich in memory into unique, sustainable accessories and small garments with a strong sense of identity.
Participation in the workshop does not require any previous skills.
The aim is to provide a practical and design-oriented experience that enhances craftsmanship, experimentation, and awareness in the use of materials.
How to enroll for WORKSHOP Denim Reassembled - Riutilizzo Creativo - Scuola di Calascio
14 and/or 15 March 2026 (optional)
Time: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Workshop duration: participants may choose between:
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1 day = 8 hours, €100.00
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2 days = 16 hours, €180.00
Location: Convento di Santa Maria delle Grazie, CALASCIO (AQ) – Via XI Febbraio, 1, 67020 Calascio AQ
The participation fee includes:
- Attendance at in-person lessons
- Teaching materials
- Certificate of attendance
The course is part of ISTÓS – “Calascio School for the Specialization in Weaving, Wool and Native Plant Fibres”. With the contribution of the pilot project for cultural, social, and economic regeneration “Rocca Calascio - Luce d'Abruzzo” of the Municipality of Calascio, selected by the Abruzzo Region within the framework of the PNRR measure of the Ministry of Culture (Line A - M1.C3 – Investment 2.1 – “Attractiveness of Villages”), funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.
Andrea Bonfini , FADE OUT Label art director
Andrea Bonfini is the art director and founder of the zero-waste fashion brand FADE OUT Label.
Born in Isola del Gran Sasso (TE), he graduated in Painting from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma in 2007, where he also explored costume design for theatre and performance.
From 2007 to 2013, he worked as a stylist and designer for Miss Sixty, while simultaneously developing his first personal projects: “C.A.2 Creative”, an accessories brand awarded “The Best Designer of The Year 2012” in Paris, and “DoreaPalan”, a printed blouse brand.
In 2013, after moving to Berlin, he founded FADE OUT Label, a denim brand that quickly achieved international recognition. His genderless, seasonless garments are handmade using patchwork techniques and upcycled materials.
His work has been recognised by Vogue, The Guardian, V&A, Harper’s Bazaar, and Fondazione Pistoletto.
