Explore South American Indigenous crafting techniques and discover their way of life.

Although my main goal is to teach you how to create beautiful artifacts, Indigenous craft and its techniques go far beyond just making decorative pieces.

In addition to learning about these unique forms of expression, you'll gain a glimpse into the traditions, values, and worldviews of the Indigenous peoples behind them.

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Courses

Gunayala Mola

In this course, you will learn how to create Molas, traditional handcrafted pieces of the Guna indigenous people, who inhabit the Guna Yala region of Panama and Colombia. In the Gunayala language, “Mola” means “clothing” and, beyond their practical use, these colorful and detailed works represent the culture, nature and cosmovision of the Guna people.

  • Course Goals

    • To learn about the origin and history of the Molas and their importance to the Guna people.

    • Learn the traditional techniques of creating a Mola, including cutting, embroidery and the use of layers of colored fabrics.

    • Develop an original design based on the traditional principles of the Mola.

  • Materials and Tools

    Sewing thread: Two spools of thread, each matching the color of your fabrics.

    Two pieces of fabric: Choose two fabrics in different colors.

    Sewing needle: A standard hand-sewing needle suitable for your fabrics.

    Sharp and small scissors for cutting fabric. If you don’t have any, here is a link where you can purchase it: Small scissors.

  • Modality and Price

    This course will be taught online through Zoom, so you can join from the comfort of your home. You don't need previous experience, just an interest in textile art and the desire to learn.

    The price for an academic hour (45 minutes) is 10 EUR.

Wayuu Crochet

In this course you will learn the crochet technique used by the Wayuu indigenous people. This technique is known for its complex and colorful designs.
Throughout the course, you will immerse yourself in traditional Wayuu crochet techniques, learning how to create and combine geometric patterns through the use of crochet and vibrantly colored yarns. This course will allow you to develop unique pieces.

  • Course Goals

    • Learn about the origin and history of the Wayuu crocheting technique and the meaning behind the patterns.

    • Discover how to create the pattern of your desired design.

    • Develop an original design based on your previous knowledge of pattern-making.

  • Materials and Tools

    You will need 2 different-colored wool yarns and a crochet hook that matches the size of the yarn. Additionally, you will need paper, a pencil, an eraser, a ruler, and two colored pencils (ideally in the same colors as the yarns you've chosen).

  • Modality and Price

    This course will be taught online through Zoom, so you can join from the comfort of your home. prior crochet knowledge is preferred.

    The price for an academic hour (45 minutes) is 10 EUR.

Workshop at "Disainiöö" (Design Night) 18/09/2024

  • Siiri Kuusmann

    Aitäh imelise Mola tehnika töötoa eest! See oli tõeliselt inspireeriv kogemus. Eriline tänu juhendajale, kes jagas meile oma kodumaa unikaalset käsitöötraditsiooni nii kirglikult ja oskuslikult. Mõlemad päevad olid täis rõõmu, loovust ja uusi teadmisi. Heegeldamise õppimine oli küll alguses paras väljakutse, kuid tänu suurepärasele juhendamisele ja toetusele sain tehnika lõpuks selgeks :-). Olen väga tänulik ja õnnelik selle võimaluse eest avastda midagi nii erilist ja südamelähedast. Aitäh Ivana!

  • Katrin

    Suur aitäh läbi viidud töötubade eest! Oled hea õpetaja.
    Tean, kuna isegi õpetajaks kunagi õppinud ja ei ole üldse kerge käsitöövõtteid inimestele õpetada.
    Looming mida jagad, on kaunis ja hingega, vaid kahju, et Eesti sedavõrd väike ja kandjate hulk seetõttu piiratud aga palju julgemalt võiksid inimesed soovida sünnipäevaks kunstniku töid ja sel moel kanda seda, mis väärtuslik aastateks.

  • Poona

    It was a great and very engaging workshop which was well prepared. Ivana is attentive and patient with us, can see she has passion for what she does. Really appreciate the event and the time she shared.Have to same the sowing process is requires a lot of time and patience, but definitely worth trying.