Block Weaving Workshop with Santa Simule

This workshop is all hands-on experience to gain knowledge and confidence to block weave independently. We will create everything from scratch; starting with your own blocks, design and finally your own bookmark. No prior experience in handicrafts is necessary. During this workshop, you will be able to complete 1-2 bookmarks and will have a tool kit to use for your personal projects at home.

Latvian culture:

Latvian culture is rich with handicrafts. It shapes the foundation of their national identity. People are proud of their deep-rooted traditions and connection to nature. Today the land and inherited knowledge are highly respected and appreciated, too. Traditional patterns and symbols are used for empowerment and protection in interior and fashion. Handcrafting is a fun activity, but it's also a ritual to connect to nature, ancestors and creative energy.

About the artist:

Santa Simule comes from a culture where handicrafts such as embroidery, knitting, sewing, and weaving were mastered every day. Many of these techniques were also taught at school. Her grandmother was a Queen of knitting. Watching her Santa's admiration towards the hand-made, self-made craft grew stronger day by day. Art has been by Santa's side since she was a little girl. After receiving a diploma from a local art school in applied and fine arts, she continued at the Baltic International Institute in Riga, where she studied advertisement design. One year in Athens, Greece as an exchange student. Soon after graduation, she realized computers were not her passion. She embarked on a self-discovery journey that led her to explore many different practices—both artistic and self-growth. While on this path, she received a diploma in arts and crafts from an art institute in New Delhi, India, and fell in love with creating with hands again. Her attention was mostly on mozaïek, quilling, hand sewing, paper mache and intuitive paintings.

Today, with art still by her side, Santa delves deeper into the healing properties of creative expression. She continues practicing different art forms and facilitates dot painting workshops and clothing repair workshops.

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome to the tours. However, the content of the chosen exhibition/topic may not be suitable for children up to a certain age. It is advised to discuss this with the curator beforehand. You will be in a group with max. 14 people.

Time frame:

15 mins: entrance and meeting
30 mins: introduction
2 hours: guided hands-on experience
15 mins: conclusion and last remarks

It’s also possible to organise private in-group art tours and team activities at your favourite museums and exhibitions on your desired date & time.

The address is T.T. Neveritaweg 57, A3, 1033 WB Amsterdam (Google Maps)

This event is not suitable for children aged under 14 years old. Children above this age can only join with a supervisor. There is an easy access made for the disabled.

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