Studio Workshop
Space for creation, visual thinking and artistic practice
The studio workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to learn about and try out artistic craft techniques and develop their own creative methods.
In 2026, the workshops will focus on the entire creative process of patchwork and quilting, with fibres and textile materials as the central elements. These will be explored using craft methods and tested for their potential as aesthetic, conceptual and creative means of expression.
The focus is on process-oriented work, in which the conscious use of craft techniques serves as a tool for developing individual visual worlds.
Experience with materials, experimental approaches and creative decisions form the basis of every artistic process.
The textile arts – a living tradition, creative potential
The textile arts are a living medium of artistic expression with a rich tradition. Their craft methods serve as tools for exploring and understanding the inherent qualities of the materials. Passing on this knowledge preserves a cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years and makes it accessible to future generations.
The focus is not on technical perfection, but on discovering the creative potential of these techniques – and appropriating them for one's own artistic and creative processes. Textile craft techniques are a treasure trove of collective knowledge that has been passed down through generations. They give us a deep understanding of materials and how they are processed. These traditions can be a source of inspiration for the development of an individual artistic signature – they do not replace the creative process, but offer tried and tested tools for new forms of expression.
With a solid knowledge of needle and thread, endless possibilities for artistic work with fabrics open up. Textile art and textile surface design build on this collective knowledge. The tools required are often simple – and lie in our own hands.
Workshops and courses: textile and fibre techniques in the context of art
My workshops draw on my experiences from my studies at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and the Städelschule in Frankfurt, combined with the precise craftsmanship of men's tailoring – learned at the Schmidt tailor's in Wiemeringhausen.
My courses provide a solid foundation in working with textile and fibre materials: from traditional craft techniques to creative and artistic applications to working with minimal resources.
The focus is not only on learning practical skills, but also on gaining a deeper understanding of textile craft traditions – and their potential as a medium for free artistic design.
The workshops aim to familiarise participants with the essential handicraft processes so that they can independently deepen these time-consuming, repetition-based skills and use them as a basis for their own creative projects.
Workshop Talks
What happens when we understand talking not only as a means of exchange, but also as a tool for thinking? When we understand making not only as production, but also as a process of understanding? This is precisely the intersection at which the workshop talks take place. They are a mixture of artist talk and lecture, an invitation to participate – and thus become a communal space for thinking, encountering and acting.
Quilting Bee & Making Session
In keeping with the tradition of quilting bees, I invite you to be part of an open, supportive community. Whether you are working on a quilt, knitting, crocheting, embroidering or spinning – bring your project with you and become part of our open workshop. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can exchange ideas, continue working on your own projects or simply enjoy the creativity of the group.
My studio is open to you – a place to share knowledge, learn from each other and make new friends. Here there is space for collaborative creation, mutual inspiration and the rediscovery of collective craft practices.
Participation in workshops and events is at your own risk.