A workshop programme during the first two weeks of September for (international) LUCA students in Textile who need to refresh or want to elaborate their skills before the start of the academic year 2025-2026. The machine knitting workshop (nr. 2) is open to the general public.

Are you a textile enthusiast and want to learn the Machine Knitting technique? We invite you to workshop 2. 

Are you a (future) Textile Design student? We advise you to follow both workshops. Workshop 1 takes place in the weaving atelier on our campus, and workshop 2 in the city of Leopoldsburg. These workshops are also interesting for international students in a preparatory programme. 

This summer school provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, to work more independently in the workshop at LUCA campus Ghent / Sint-Lucas, and to successfully integrate essential technical skills into your (master’s) projects. 

Are you a LUCA student from another programme? Feel free to participate in both workshops and learn new skills.

THE TEXTILE WORKSHOPS:

Workshop 1: Loom Weaving (Max. 6 participants)
Date: 01/09/2025 – 05/09/2025 (5 working days)
Time: 9:00 – 18:00
Location: LUCA Campus Ghent / Sint-Lucas
Tutor: Lieve Decorte (www.jeudefil.be)

Content:
This hands-on workshop offers an introduction to the art of loom weaving, focusing on fundamental techniques and creative exploration.

Participants will:

- Learn how to set up and prepare a loom for weaving.
- Experiment with a variety of yarns and weave structures.
- Understand and apply different weaving techniques.
- Learn to read and interpret weave notations for independent projects.

 
Workshop 2: Machine Knitting (Max. 10 participants)
Date: 08/09/2025 – 12/09/2025 (5 working days)
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Leopoldsburg
Tutor: Janne Landuyt (www.jannelanduyt.be)

Content:
This workshop provides a deep dive into machine knitting, helping participants develop essential technical and creative skills.

Participants will:

- Get familiar with the knitting machine and its basic functions.
- Learn to create fundamental knitting patterns.
- Experiment with materials, stitches, and advanced techniques.
- Develop accurate calculations for knitting projects.

Total Price:
600 EUR 

*count on an extra 100 euros (64 when < 26 years) to take the train to Leopoldsburg from Ghent for the knitting workshop.

This Summer School is an excellent opportunity to enhance technical proficiency and confidence before beginning the Master’s programme or the learn some new textile techniques.
 

Would you like any additional details or refinements?
Reach out to the MA Textile Design - coordinator: Lieve Decorte