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Textile & Crafts

Textiles & Crafts is a creative and sustainable subject where we return to the roots of traditional craftsmanship. You’ll learn to create clothing and textiles from scratch – from raw wool to finished pieces – with the focus being on reuse, sustainable fashion, and traditional craftsmanship techniques. Along the way, we will explore a wide range of techniques and forms of expression, and the subject will end with a collaborative textile artwork. The subject is geared to both beginners and the more experienced, and you’ll leave with new skills, a sense of community, and plenty of inspiration to continue your journey with textiles and handcrafts.

Crafts with meaning

In class, we go back to the roots of textile craftsmanship and take a closer look at the rhythm of clothing production.

We slow things down and question the way we consume and produce clothing today.
We will take a hands-on and reflective approach to how handcraft and sustainability can go hand in hand – and how your own hands can create something that is not only beautiful and functional, but also meaningful.

The world of textiles

Learn how to create

You’ll learn to work with textiles from the ground up: washing and processing raw wool, spinning your own yarn, dyeing with plants, and knitting or crocheting your own creations. Along the way, we will explore various handcraft traditions and techniques – both historical and modern - allowing you to be introduced to the many possibilities and methods that can be used in the world of textiles.

You'll gain insight into the cultural and historical significance of textile production and work hands-on with a wide range of techniques, including:

Embroidery and visible mending
The full process from raw wool to finished textile
Handspinning wool
Knitting and crocheting
Upcycling old clothes and textiles
Textile printing
Sewing new items from old materials
Experimental knitting (dogme knitting)
Sustainable plant dyeing techniques
Weaving

... and much more!

Craftivism and Community

The teaching is hands-on, experimental, and conversation-based.
We use creativity as a springboard to express ideas and spark dialogue.

This class is for everyone – whether you’ve maybe never held a pair of knitting needles or you already love handcrafts and want to learn even more. We start with your hands, skills and curiosity, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of techniques at your own pace and in your own way - with plenty of creativity and calm.

What will you learn?

You’ll gain:

Practical skills in textiles and crafts
Knowledge of textile production, traditions, and sustainability
The ability to repair and create new pieces from old materials
A sense of community built around concentration, craftsmanship, and creativity
Time for individual projects and deep dives

As a final project, we’ll create a collective artwork where everyone contributes with their own piece of textile, created with their chosen technique – a shared reflection on the world we live in.

Teacher

The teacher is

Met our staff

LÆRKE BRUHN ELMING

Nordfyns Folk High School is a sanctuary with room to explore the unknown, broaden one's horizons, gain insight into oneself, and see the world from new perspectives in the company of others

“Attending Nordfyns Højskole gave me the chance to pause, listen to my heart, and discover that my joy lies in following my own pace. I hope future students are ready to enjoy the moment and the presence at the school, as well as the conversations they will have with new friends and with themselves.” — Azusa Kawaguchi

Textile & Crafts

In class, we go back to the roots of textile craftsmanship and take a closer look at the rhythm of clothing production.

Learn how to create

Craftivism and Community

What will you learn?

The teacher is

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