Learn about Beninese weaving
2.5 hours of training with Estelle and Geroges
Knowledge of Beninese weaving
Your unique creation
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per personThe workshop in detail
Estelle and Georges welcome you to their workshop, which they share with other artisans who also work with textiles. You will be directly immersed within this colourful universe!
After a quick introduction, Estelle and Georges will explain how to prepare your weft yarn on the loom, that is, how to thread the spool. You will then begin to become familiar with the movements used in weaving, coordinating your feet and your hands.
You will learn to weave and form a dense band. Once you have learned the basics, you will try your hand at various materials, colours, and fabric qualities, on the three different warps.
Beninese weaving is a unique and rare form of expertise! Georges and Estelle weave on Georges' African loom, which originates directly from Benin. The unique thing about this weaving method is that fabric strips are produced and then joined together afterwards if a larger piece of material is needed.Â
Live this unique experience, discover what weaving is, and learn about an ancient expertise and the Beninese culture!Â
You will leave this workshop with a unique creation and an unforgettable memory of your time spent learning the Beninese weaving technique!Â
Workshop location
Estelle and George's workshop is located in Anderlecht. It can be reached by metro or tram.
Additional information
Language of the workshop
Français
Meet Estelle & Georges
Weavers
Estelle trained in textile design at a major visual arts school in Brussels. In 2014, she left for an internship in southern Benin, where she met Georges. He shared with her his passion and expertise in the use of the Beninese loom for a number of months. Estelle stepped out of this immersive experience in order to finish her degree, before returning for a year to deepen her knowledge. She is continuing her Master's degree, working alongside Georges, and together they create bridges between Benin and Belgium, collaborating on unique creations such as a traditional Beninese loincloth woven in Flanders, and hammocks created by both artisans working together in tandem.Â
Since July 2021, Georges has settled permanently in Brussels and they have launched their project together. They produce mainly furniture textiles and are keen to share the unique skill of Beninese weaving. They also work in an eco-responsible manner, and practice upcycling.Â
It's through educating others that Estelle and Georges get to share their love of their craft. Meet them, and you're'll be guaranteed an unforgettable time in their company!Â
5 comments
Stéphanie R
12/24/2023
Expérience trÚs intéressante, on a bien le temps de découvrir comment tisser. On repart avec ce qu'on a tissé. Je pense que commencer par l'atelier découverte est trÚs bien pour savoir si on va apprécier la technique.
Charlotte S
11/27/2023
Merci beaucoup pour ce trÚs bel atelier. Il a été trÚs bien expliqué comment tout est assemblé et comment cela fonctionne. J'ai également pu tester plusieurs motifs, ce qui est trÚs instructif. Merci!
Sandrine L
1/9/2023
NâhĂ©sitez pas Ă vous inscrire; cet atelier est un vrai bonheur. Estelle et Georges sont passionnĂ©s et sympathiques đ!
Audrey B
10/1/2022
TrÚs chouette découverte! Merci Estelle et Georges! Je recommande complÚtement cet atelier!
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Stéphanie S
1/30/2024
Atelier vraiment trÚs sympa ! J'ai tellement aimé que je me suis inscrite à l'atelier pour tisser une housse de coussin :-)