Inspired by Landscape
‘Inspired by Landscape’ is a PowerPoint presentation showing how the varied landscapes of Australia have inspired Dianne’s work as well as some other Australian quilters. The lecture will also discuss the way materials, process and technique have enabled these artists to develop a distinctive style. The lecture will be held in English.
Olivia’s little houses
In this sensitive and personal talk, Olivia Uffer invites the audience to enter her textile universe through her small fabric houses, the emblems of her work. Inspired by traditional architecture, these hand-sewn constructions embody memories, emotions and identities that are sometimes fragile, but often powerful. Halfway between intimate shelters and universal symbols, her houses question […]
Du tartan à Chanel et Prada : les carreaux du Val d’Argent
This lecture, dedicated to the iconic checked fabrics of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, reveals the textile heritage of the Val d’Argent. Discover how tradition and innovation blend seamlessly in this valley, giving rise to unique creations that have shaped fashion history — from the soft Guingamps of the 19th century to today’s high-end fabrics favored by the Parisian […]
From Tartan to Chanel and Prada: Checked Fabrics from Val d’Argent
This lecture, dedicated to the iconic checked fabrics of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, reveals the textile heritage of the Val d’Argent. Discover how tradition and innovation blend seamlessly in this valley, giving rise to unique creations that have shaped fashion history — from the soft Guingamps of the 19th century to today’s high-end fabrics favored by the Parisian […]
