Corso interamente gratuito, professionalizzante, di 990 ore, di cui 396 ore di stage in aziende del settore. Il Corso mira a formare figure tecniche in grado di presidiare a 360° il ciclo di vita del prodotto di abbigliamento, nel rispetto dell’ambiente. Finanziato con le risorse del Programma regionale FSE+ periodo 2021-2027, rientra nell’ambito di Giovanisì.

A course for learning the basics of weaving and how to weave ‘samplers’ on pre-prepared 4-to-8 heddle looms, to manage tensioning, shrinkage and shuttles, to repair broken threads and defects in the weave, to create impeccable selvedges.

During the 4th days workshop, participants design and weave custom fabric for their personal creations on Lisio’s digital Jacquard loom. The workshop is open to weavers and designers.

The two-year course offers complete training, structured in quarters, aimed at acquiring sartorial professionalism for measuring up to and communicating with the various professional figures of the performing arts and live shows.

Notions of history, use and technique relating to tapestry-making.

Recognition of one-dimensional stitches in a continuous direction (running stitches) and back stitches; two-dimensional stitches, combined stitches; stitches creating fabrics; stitches for embroidering with sequins, beads and other materials.

Introduction to textiles conservation and basic notions of restoration.

Practical course during which figured panels are designed and subsequently hand-woven on a digital Jacquard loom.

1st level academic Master in Textiles – Creation of Art Fabrics: 1500 hours for learning to design and hand-produce precious fabrics. The course opens the way to collaborative working relationships in the ancient textiles restoration sector and in construction of costumes for the stage and film. The course foresees internships and apprenticeships at companies and at textile museums.

Il corso ha lo scopo di illustrare la storia e l’uso delle principali sostanze coloranti in Europa e nel Vicino Oriente su filati e tessuti nel periodo X – XX secolo. Si esploreranno, inoltre, i significati simbolici e antropologici delle colorazioni delle stoffe.

Practical exercises on samples of ancient fabrics and 20th-century reproductions to learn a method of analysis of simple and complex weave structures using such analysis tools as the pick glass, digital microscope and macrophotography. Students are provided with samples and lecture notes.

Bando per corso gratuito di Qualifica Professionale come OPERAIO GENERICO NEL COMPARTO MODA (CORSO ENTRY LEVEL). Durata corso: 330 ore (di cui 165 ore di aula, 165 di stage) per max n.11 allievi.

Bando per corso gratuito di Qualifica Professionale come OPERAIO GENERICO NEL COMPARTO MODA (CORSO INTERMEDIO). Durata corso: 330 ore (di cui 165 ore di aula, 165 di stage) per max n.11 allievi.

1st level academic Master in Textiles – Creation of Art Fabrics: 1500 hours for learning to design and hand-produce precious fabrics. The course opens the way to collaborative working relationships in the ancient textiles restoration sector and in construction of costumes for the stage and film. The course foresees internships and apprenticeships at companies and at textile museums.

Course participants learn how to identify the constituent elements of woven textiles according to the methods proposed by the Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens. Observation of historical samples in varying states of conservation, modern reconstructions and contemporary wovens.

Corso gratuito di Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore (IFTS) di 800 ore (di cui 530 ore di aula, 240 di stage e 30 ore accompagnamento) per 20 allievi. Bando approvato dalla Regione Toscana con decreto D.D. n. 11219 del 25/07/2017 Graduatoria approvata con decreto n.3672 del 20/02/2018. Codice progetto: 193535

Obiettivo del corso è insegnare l'arte della sartoria, guidando gli allievi a creare abiti storici attraverso lo studio della storia del costume e del taglio storico. Lezioni pratiche durante le quali gli allievi affineranno le loro conoscenze sulle tecniche sartoriali indispensabili per una corretta pratica del mestiere.

1st level academic Master in Textiles – Creation of Art Fabrics: 1500 hours for learning to design and hand-produce precious fabrics. The course opens the way to collaborative working relationships in the ancient textiles restoration sector and in construction of costumes for the stage and film. The course foresees internships and apprenticeships at companies and at textile museums.

The two-year course offers complete training, structured in quarters, aimed at acquiring sartorial professionalism for measuring up to and communicating with the various professional figures of the performing arts and live shows.

The course covers traditional Shibori techniques for tie-dye, stitch-dye, fold-dye, pole wrap-dye, etc. as well as three-dimensional effects, appropriate for creation of garments having great impact and artistic interest.

Individual module of "Historical Tailoring, Costume and Performing". The course aim is to illustrate not only the ways in which a decorative theme which has characterised textile production through the ages – that is, flowers and plant motifs – has assumed different meanings in different historical eras but also how taste and the idea of ‘fashion’ have evolved through the centuries. A vast iconographic repertoire of slides is projected, church vestments and paraments and textile fragments from the Fondazione Lisio historic archives are presented.

The course traces the evolution of the various types of clothing in use from ancient times through the Renaissance and focuses, besides on the stylistic peculiarities of each era, on the specific uses to which wool, leathers and silk were put and the significance acquired by each material over history.

Application of integrative restoration techniques to a small fragment: replacement of broken warps, reweaving of the wefts and knotting.

Application of integrative restoration techniques to a small fragment: replacement of broken warps and reweaving in colour and in selected areas.

Individual module of "Historical Tailoring, Costume and Performing". The course aim is to illustrate not only the ways in which a decorative theme which has characterised textile production through the ages – that is, flowers and plant motifs – has assumed different meanings in different historical eras but also how taste and the idea of ‘fashion’ have evolved through the centuries. A vast iconographic repertoire of slides is projected, church vestments and paraments and textile fragments from the Fondazione Lisio historic archives are presented.

The course traces the evolution of the various types of clothing in use from ancient times through the Renaissance and focuses, besides on the stylistic peculiarities of each era, on the specific uses to which wool, leathers and silk were put and the significance acquired by each material over history.

The lessons review the techniques and styles typical of several regions of Italy - Tuscany, Lombardy, Umbria, Sicily, Sardinia - from the thread to the finished fabric.

Introduction to tapestry conservation and basic notions of restoration.

Advanced level: each student designs a small carpet, draws the cartoon, and then handweaves his/her work.

Advanced level: each student designs a small tapestry, draws the cartoon, and then handweaves his/her work.

Notions of history, use and technique relating to carpet-making. Course I: Basic level

Introduction to rug and carpet conservation: basic notions concerning cleaning and correct maintenance.

Bando per corso gratuito di Qualifica Professionale per ADDETTO ALLA LAVORAZIONE TESSILE specializzato nel controllo Qualità. Durata corso: 900 ORE (di cui 470 ore di aula, 400 di STAGE, 30 di orientamento) per n.12 allievi. Scadenza domande 21 giugno 2019.

A practical first-level course for learning the ancient art of gold embroidery, for creating jewels with needle and thread.

Corso gratuito di Istruzione e Formazione Tecnica Superiore (IFTS) di 800 ore (di cui 530 ore di aula, 240 di stage e 30 ore accompagnamento) per 20 allievi. Bando approvato dalla Regione Toscana con decreto D.D. n. 11219 del 25/07/2017 Graduatoria approvata con decreto n.3672 del 20/02/2018. Codice progetto: 193535

A practical first-level course for learning the ancient art of gold embroidery, for creating jewels with needle and thread.

Basic course to learn Stumpwork embroidery: to work padding, applied fabrics (appliqué) and needlelace, as well as a few raised and surface embroidery stitches.