ERGANI weaving workshops:
Eco – weaving
A very easy and fun workshop; you learn to weave while you recycle and reuse everyday materials.
- DURATION: 1 hour
- COST: 12€ / per person
- Beginners and kids friendly
(6 years old and older)
Felt beads
Learn how to make colourful wool beads.
- DURATION: 1 hour
- COST: 20€ / per person
- Beginners and kids friendly
(6years old and older)
Frame weaving / rigid heddle loom weaving
Learn to weave on a frame loom or a Rigid Heddle loom. Beginners will learn how to thread warps and simple weaving techniques. The more experienced will learn some more complex weaving techniques.
- DURATION: 2 hours
- COST: 30€ / per person + 12€ each additional hour
Felting
Learn all the basic techniques of wet felting and make at least 3-4 accessories (brooches, earrings, necklaces or bracelets and a small bag).
- DURATION: 2+2 hours
- COST: 80€ / per person
- Beginners friendly
Doll making
Recycle old clothes to make a doll with a personality. Pattern making, sewing, embroidery.
Equipment & materials are provided by ERGANI workshop. At the end of the class you will take away with you what you’ve created.
- DURATION: 1 half hour
- COST: 25€ / per person
- You must know sewing basics
WEAVING MEMORIES
Choose the most characteristic photo of your vacation and make a small work of art.
- DURATION: 1 half hour
- COST: 25€ / per person
- No prior knowledge is required
In schools:
Programs are conducted in cooperation with teachers in the ERGANI workshop or in the classroom.
The programs are adjusted to the age and knowledge of the students, combining theory and practice.
Indicative Project Titles:
- “From the sheep to the wool”
- “Weaving meets mathematics.”
- “What is weaving?”
- “Weaving our old clothes”.
- Weaving a story/poem/ drawings/song
- Weaving in ancient Greece
The programs are held upon request. Contact us for more information
We have previously held educational programs, exhibitions and yarn bombing in collaboration with the Folklore Collection of Poros, the Archaeological Museum of Poros, theChildren’s Craft Center ofPoros as well as the Poros arts Festival . The last years we are co- organaizers of Poros Craft Festival. Photos from the activities are available on the workshop Facebook page