Happy New Year. Thank you for supporting my work and the ancient craft of hand weaving.
Here are a couple of photos from the traditional warp making process. After each three-day weaving workshop, students are invited to witness and participate in the construction of a new warp.
At the moment, due to current regulations, only one on one lessons are offered. If you are keen to familiarise yourself with traditional looms and techniques then do get in touch :)
Just a quick reminder that today Friday the 11th and this weekend Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of December the workshop/showroom will be open from 10:30 to 19:00.
Alternatively you can see the new collection of handwoven cushion covers ‘Chromatin Loops’ and shop online here: https://www.juliastreou.com/shop-11
Saint Barbara’s Street(next to St Barbara’s church)
It has been decided that the traditional weaving lessons will take place next week under the condition that participants will have to wear a mask. There are three out of four slots available, so do let me know if you are interested. The dates and times are:
Thursday 15th / 8:30am-1:30pm
Friday 16th / 8:30am-1:30pm
Saturday 17th / 8:30am-1:30pm
The course costs a total of €180 (€80 to be payed upfront to secure a place) and takes place at the workshop in Kaimakli, Nicosia. For more information please click here: https://www.juliastreou.com/lessons
The looms on which the pieces in my web-shop are woven, reside in a 19th century building that has been in the family for six generations. . My aunt Christalleni -a dressmaker- held sewing and embroidery apprenticeships here in the 1930s. Creative endeavours have always been encased within these walls!
Big thank you to everyone who has acquired the Phytiotiko Weaving book! . I hope that the publication aids in the preservation of traditional Phyti weaves. Drafts and diagrams are included, for those wishing to attempt the basic designs on their looms. . The book can be purchased directly from myself (international shipping available) and it costs €23 plus postage. Do send an email at [email protected] if you are interested!
On Saturday the 3rd of April, a morning of warp making will take place at the workshop. Students from the most recent traditional weaving lessons are invited to watch this physical and laborious -but rewarding- process. There are various mechanised methods which can speed up the aforementioned undertaking significantly, but I like to use traditional techniques the most.
Love this embroideries of Dammann Brown//colorful and vibrant designs of their studio in London. Would love to make colorful designs like this for myself too one day.
Love this embroideries of Dammann Brown//colorful and vibrant designs of their studio in London. Would love to make colorful designs like this for myself too one day.
