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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Sep 16 2024 to Sep 19 2024

Designing your dream bag

During the 4th days workshop, participants design and weave custom fabric for their personal creations on Lisio’s digital Jacquard loom. The workshop is open to weavers and designers.
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Restoration
from May 13 2024 to May 16 2024

Fabrics: Basic notions of conservation and restoration

Introduction to textiles conservation and basic notions of restoration.
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Historical tailoring
from Jul 31 2021 to Jun 30 2023

Historical Tailoring, Costume for the Performing Arts 2021-2023

The two-year course offers complete training, structured in quarters, aimed at acquiring sartorial professionalism for measuring up to and communicating with the various professional figures of the performing arts and live shows.
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Restoration
from Jun 9 2025 to Jun 13 2025

Tapestry. Basic notions of conservation and restoration 1

Introduction to tapestry conservation and basic notions of restoration.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from May 12 2025 to May 17 2025

Scuola di Calascio - Corso intensivo di tintura naturale

Il corso, tenuto presso il paese di Calascio in Abruzzo, verterà sul corretto metodo per la tintura naturale con coloranti estratti da piante tintorie tradizionali e autoctone, permettendo quindi di ottenere una palette di colori unica legata al territorio, in seconda battuta si studieranno sulla particolarità chimica dell’indaco e le relative modalità di estrazione e utilizzo in tintura.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Mar 24 2025 to Mar 29 2025

Figured fabrics. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 2

Practical exercises on samples of ancient fabrics and 20th-century reproductions to learn a method of analysis of simple and complex weave structures using such analysis tools as the pick glass, digital microscope and macrophotography. Students are provided with samples and lecture notes.
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Technical Certificate Courses
from Nov 21 2024 to Jul 31 2025

Corso IFTS EcoDesigner - Tecnico Stilista Green per un abbigliamento sostenibile

Corso interamente gratuito, professionalizzante, di 990 ore, di cui 396 ore di stage in aziende del settore. Il Corso mira a formare figure tecniche in grado di presidiare a 360° il ciclo di vita del prodotto di abbigliamento, nel rispetto dell’ambiente. Finanziato con le risorse del Programma regionale FSE+ periodo 2021-2027, rientra nell’ambito di Giovanisì.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from May 23 2024 to May 24 2024

Embroidery. Recognition of embroidery stitches and techniques | ONLINE |

Recognition of one-dimensional stitches in a continuous direction (running stitches) and back stitches; two-dimensional stitches, combined stitches; stitches creating fabrics; stitches for embroidering with sequins, beads and other materials.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from May 24 2025 to May 25 2025

PROMO 2 WORKSHOPS FADE OUT LABEL | Upcycling , Scuola di Calascio

I due laboratori FADE OUT LABEL "Upcycling Coperte abruzzesi" e "Upcycling Reti per la raccolta delle olive" sono acquistabili a prezzo scontato del 10% attraverso questa pagina.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Jan 22 2024 to Jan 26 2024

Figured panels handwoven on a digital jacquard loom

Practical course during which figured panels are designed and subsequently hand-woven on a digital Jacquard loom.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Oct 3 2022 to Oct 14 2022

Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 1 |ONLINE| Italian

Course participants learn how to identify the constituent elements of woven textiles according to the methods proposed by the Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens. Observation of historical samples in varying states of conservation, modern reconstructions and contemporary wovens.
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Basic weaving, Analysis, recognition and cataloguing, Design and jacquard handweaving
from Jan 10 2023 to Jul 1 2023

V edition Master I level "Textile - Creation of Art Fabrics" 2022/2023

1st level academic Master in Textiles – Creation of Art Fabrics: 1500 hours for learning to design and hand-produce precious fabrics. The course opens the way to collaborative working relationships in the ancient textiles restoration sector and in construction of costumes for the stage and film. The course foresees internships and apprenticeships at companies and at textile museums.
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Color-Dyeing
from Jun 28 2021 to Jun 29 2021

Shibori technique for wearable art

The course covers traditional Shibori techniques for tie-dye, stitch-dye, fold-dye, pole wrap-dye, etc. as well as three-dimensional effects, appropriate for creation of garments having great impact and artistic interest.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Mar 24 2023 to Mar 25 2023

Laces in-depth study | ONLINE |

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Technical Certificate Courses
from Mar 10 2022 to Jan 10 2023

Corso IFTS "Fashion Designer 5.0"

Corso gratuito di Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore (IFTS) di 800 ore (di cui 530 ore di aula, 240 di stage e 30 ore accompagnamento) per 20 allievi. Bando approvato dalla Regione Toscana con decreto D.D. n. 11219 del 25/07/2017 Graduatoria approvata con decreto n.3672 del 20/02/2018. Codice progetto: 193535
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History of techniques
from Nov 4 2021 to Nov 25 2021

History of Embroidery in Italy between the Middle Ages and the 19th century | ONLINE

Il corso ripercorrerà l’evoluzione del ricamo in Italia dal Medioevo sino a tutto l’Ottocento in ambito sia laico (arredo e abbigliamento) sia ecclesiastico e prevederà l’analisi di manufatti, dipinti e fonti documentarie. Grazie al confronto con diverse tipologie artistiche, gli allievi acquisiranno le conoscenze necessarie per tracciare l’evoluzione del ricamo dal punto di vista stilistico e tecnico.
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Lace technique
from Jul 14 2021 to Jul 15 2021

Basic level Needlepoint Lace

Il corso insegna le basi della tecnica del merletto ad ago, dalla costruzione del cartoncino di lavoro e il percorso di realizzazione del merletto, attraverso la realizzazione di semplici bordini di abbellimento che potranno essere utilizzati per rifinire colli e polsini.
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Embroidery techniques
from Sep 27 2018 to Sep 28 2018

Gold embroidery: purl thread

A practical first-level course for learning the ancient art of gold embroidery, for creating jewels with needle and thread.
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Historical tailoring, Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Mar 10 2021 to Mar 31 2021

History of Textiles 2. Textile decoration from the Baroque era to the Empire period

Individual module of "Historical Tailoring, Costume and Performing". The course aim is to illustrate not only the ways in which a decorative theme which has characterised textile production through the ages – that is, flowers and plant motifs – has assumed different meanings in different historical eras but also how taste and the idea of ‘fashion’ have evolved through the centuries. A vast iconographic repertoire of slides is projected, church vestments and paraments and textile fragments from the Fondazione Lisio historic archives are presented.
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Historical tailoring
from Oct 14 2020 to Nov 4 2020

History of Textiles 1. Textile decoration from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

Individual module of "Historical Tailoring, Costume and Performing". The course aim is to illustrate not only the ways in which a decorative theme which has characterised textile production through the ages – that is, flowers and plant motifs – has assumed different meanings in different historical eras but also how taste and the idea of ‘fashion’ have evolved through the centuries. A vast iconographic repertoire of slides is projected, church vestments and paraments and textile fragments from the Fondazione Lisio historic archives are presented.
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Basic weaving
from May 18 2020 to May 22 2020

Carpet weaving - level 1

Notions of history, use and technique relating to carpet-making. Course I: Basic level
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Basic weaving
from Jun 22 2020 to Jun 26 2020

Carpet weaving - level 2

Advanced level: each student designs a small carpet, draws the cartoon, and then handweaves his/her work.
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Basic weaving
from Jul 1 2024 to Jul 5 2024

Tapestry weaving - level 1

Notions of history, use and technique relating to tapestry-making.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from May 30 2024 to Jun 1 2024

Online Course | Bobbin lace. Recognition, Study and Cataloguing

The aim of the course is to offer tools to recognize, analyze and describe laces, through the observation of objects in various states of conservation, both ancient and contemporary. Teacher: Thessy Schoenholzer Nichols
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Basic weaving
from Jun 19 2025 to Jun 22 2025

Italian Folk Weaving | in Turin (Italy)

The lessons review the techniques and styles typical of several regions of Italy - Tuscany, Lombardy, Umbria, Sicily, Sardinia - from the thread to the finished fabric.
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Embroidery techniques
from May 13 2025 to May 15 2025

Embroidery: the ‘punto Bargello’ technique

A basic course for learning the embroidery technique known as ‘punto Bargello’ or ‘flame stitch’. This eminently Florentine counted-thread technique, whose origins lie in the far-off 15th century, calls for upright flat stitches laid in an opportune mix of colour to create particular three-dimensional effects.
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Technical Certificate Courses
from May 1 2025 to Apr 30 2025

Corso Fashion LAB : Addetto alle operazioni di realizzazione di prototipi di abbigliamento

Il corso prevede n° 900 ore totali, di cui n° 414 ore di aula, n° 96 ore di laboratorio, n° 30 ore di orientamento collettivo/individuale e n° 360 ore di stage in aziende del settore. Il corso mira a formare modellisti con alte competenze sartoriali, in grado anche di ideare il prodotto. Il corso è interamente gratuito in quanto finanziato dalla Regione Toscana con risorse a valere sul PR FSE+ Toscana 2021-2027.
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Basic weaving
from Feb 17 2025 to Feb 19 2025

Weaving on the shaft loom: threading and drafting

Theoretical/practical course to learn textile drafting; that is, how to read a diagram of the various components, threading, knotting and pedal set-up, and then weaving from the drawing on the loom.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Apr 9 2025 to Apr 11 2025

Needlepoint lace. Recognition, study and cataloguing

The basic course is designed for historians, curators, artists, collectors, and enthusiasts, and is available in Italian, English, French, and German. The course lasts six days and covers all types of needlepoint lace exploring their technical, historical, and stylistic characteristics.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from May 24 2025 to May 24 2025

WORKSHOP IL GIORNO DELLA TARANTA | Upcycling coperte abruzzesi, Scuola di Calascio

Il corso di upcycling "Il giorno della Taranta", tenuto presso il paese di Calascio in Abruzzo, mira alla creazione manuale di una borsa e/o un cappello cuffia a partire da un iconico oggetto della tradizione: la coperta abruzzese. La tecnica di confezionamento - a cura dell' Atelier Fade Out Label - consisterà nel riportare il cartamodello sulla coperta, taglio e assemblaggio tramite l'uso di macchine da cucire e rifiniture manuali.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from May 25 2025 to May 25 2025

WORKSHOP PESCATORI DI OLIVE | Upcycling reti per raccolta olive, Scuola di Calascio

Il corso di upcycling "pescatori di olive", tenuto presso il paese di Calascio in Abruzzo, mira alla customizzazione di uno o più capi (t-shirt o felpa) che il partecipante porterà con sé. Durante il laboratorio dell'Atelier Fade Out Label saranno presentate una selezione di tecniche per la customizzazione del proprio vecchio indumento attraverso l'utilizzo della rete: Intarsio, Applicazione e Patchwork.
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Basic weaving, Analysis, recognition and cataloguing, Design and jacquard handweaving
from Jan 11 2024 to Jul 31 2024

VI edition Master I level "Textile - Creation of Art Fabrics" 2023/2024

1st level academic Master in Textiles – Creation of Art Fabrics: 1500 hours for learning to design and hand-produce precious fabrics. The course opens the way to collaborative working relationships in the ancient textiles restoration sector and in construction of costumes for the stage and film. The course foresees internships and apprenticeships at companies and at textile museums.
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Color-Dyeing
from Nov 7 2023 to Nov 10 2023

Storia delle materie coloranti e della tintura | also online

Il corso ha lo scopo di illustrare la storia e l’uso delle principali sostanze coloranti in Europa e nel Vicino Oriente su filati e tessuti nel periodo X – XX secolo. Si esploreranno, inoltre, i significati simbolici e antropologici delle colorazioni delle stoffe.
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Restoration
from Oct 12 2019 to Oct 16 2019

Carpet. Basic notion of conservation and restoration 1

Introduction to rug and carpet conservation: basic notions concerning cleaning and correct maintenance.
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Historical tailoring
from Jul 19 2021 to Aug 1 2021

The 2021 Summer School “The lady in red”

Nell’ambito delle manifestazioni relative ai 500 anni dalla nascita di Giovan Battista Moroni, organizza la prima Summer School di sartoria storica: «La dama in rosso». Il corso rilascia attestazione di competenze da parte di Agenzia formativa accreditata presso la Regione Lombardia.
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Historical tailoring
from Nov 22 2021 to Dec 15 2021

Laboratorio Sartoriale "Medioevo" - Allegoria del Buon Governo di Lorenzetti

Obiettivo del corso è insegnare l'arte della sartoria, guidando gli allievi a creare abiti storici attraverso lo studio della storia del costume e del taglio storico. Lezioni pratiche durante le quali gli allievi affineranno le loro conoscenze sulle tecniche sartoriali indispensabili per una corretta pratica del mestiere.
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Basic weaving, Analysis, recognition and cataloguing, Design and jacquard handweaving
from Oct 4 2021 to Jun 30 2022

IV edition Master I level "Textile - Creation of Art Fabrics" 2021/2022

1st level academic Master in Textiles – Creation of Art Fabrics: 1500 hours for learning to design and hand-produce precious fabrics. The course opens the way to collaborative working relationships in the ancient textiles restoration sector and in construction of costumes for the stage and film. The course foresees internships and apprenticeships at companies and at textile museums.
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History of techniques
from May 25 2021 to Jun 3 2020

Tapestry History

Gli incontri di Storia dell’Arazzo offrono l’opportunità di conoscere la tecnica esecutiva di questi straordinari manufatti artistici e di seguirne, attraverso un vasto repertorio iconografico, le principali specificità che ne hanno caratterizzato la produzione dal medioevo fino al contemporaneo.
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Embroidery techniques
from Nov 29 2018 to Nov 30 2018

Gold embroidery: couching stitch

A practical first-level course for learning the ancient art of gold embroidery, for creating jewels with needle and thread.
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Historical tailoring
from Oct 14 2020 to Nov 4 2020

History of Costume and Fashion 1: Evolution from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

The course traces the evolution of the various types of clothing in use from ancient times through the Renaissance and focuses, besides on the stylistic peculiarities of each era, on the specific uses to which wool, leathers and silk were put and the significance acquired by each material over history.
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Historical tailoring
from Jan 20 2021 to Feb 10 2021

History of Costume and Fashion 2: Evolution from the XVI sec. to the French Revolution

The course traces the evolution of the various types of clothing in use from ancient times through the Renaissance and focuses, besides on the stylistic peculiarities of each era, on the specific uses to which wool, leathers and silk were put and the significance acquired by each material over history.
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Restoration
from Nov 16 2020 to Nov 20 2020

Carpet. Basic notions of conservation and restoration 2

Application of integrative restoration techniques to a small fragment: replacement of broken warps, reweaving of the wefts and knotting.
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Basic weaving
from Jun 8 2020 to Jun 12 2020

Tapestry weaving - level 2

Advanced level: each student designs a small tapestry, draws the cartoon, and then handweaves his/her work.
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