👉 a cheerful, creative atmosphere
👉 unique, personalized projects based on your own ideas
👉 a taste of leatherwork while finishing the woven bands
👉 custom-designed looms and all necessary materials provided
Date: 9 May
Time: 12:00
Venue: Hungarian Language Lab
25 Place Gudule, 1000 Brussels
25 Place Gudule, 1000 Brussels
This year our ribbon-weaving workshops, launched in 2024, expand to include bead weaving, bringing together different generations around traditional crafts. From card weaving belts and straps to beaded bracelets and jewellery, participants explore techniques in a warm setting that encourages curiosity, creativity, and shared learning. Open to beginners and experienced makers aged 12+, these friendly workshops offer a relaxed space to slow down, make by hand, and connect through craft.
🎴 Card Weaving
Card weaving is like a favorite book: no matter how many times you open it, it always reveals something new. This several-thousand-year-old technique was essential to the nomadic lifestyle: bands woven with it were used to fasten tents or make halters. Today, it lends itself to belts, guitar straps, bag handles, garment decorations, and even jewelry.
👉 Perfect for both beginners and advanced weavers. There is always a new trick to learn!
💎 Bead Weaving
Bead weaving is a delicate and intricate craft that allows you to create bracelets, necklaces, pendants, and earrings. Beyond the basics, we’ll also introduce the peyote technique for those who are interested!
👨👩👧 A Parent–Child Experience
Both workshops make for a wonderful family activity, though we recommend them from age 12 upwards, as both techniques require patience and concentration
What do we offer?
Session dates:
- January 10
- February 14
- March 14
- April 18
- May 9
- June 27
Additional information:
- The workshop sessions run from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- The maximum number of participants is 6, so everyone gets personal attention and their own tools
- Participation fee: €30 per person. Discounted price for parent–child pairs! Payment information will be provided by the session leader after registration
- Minimum age is 12 years if you wish to participate in a parent-child program
Important note: the workshop requires the participants' attention.
👉 Please let us know in advance which workshop you’d like to attend. Registration closes 1–2 days before each workshop to allow us to prepare the materials.
Tamás Ferencz
In Tamás Ferencz's workshop, kobzas and bows are made, but as his daughters grew up, he always made sure they had some handy craft tools within reach. Making craft tools became the third theme of his workshop. He currently lives in Ráckeve, Hungary.