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Our Art School teaches textile skills at every level, from the basic to the highly specialised, with study programs concentrating on both ancient and contemporary textiles. Training comprises theoretical lessons – identification, technical analysis, basic concepts – and practical aspects such as design, weaving, restoration and embroidering. Our annual course calendar is constantly being updated; we also plan customised courses to meet the training needs of public and private entities.
Scheduled courses
Courses archive
ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from Jun 15 2026 to Jun 20 2026

MASTERCLASS Tecniche della Tessitura Popolare - Scuola di Calascio

Il corso esplora la ricchezza della tessitura tradizionale abruzzese attraverso l'analisi dei manufatti storici di Calascio, insegnando a interpretare le tecniche artigianali locali per riprodurre e personalizzare infiniti motivi decorativi con l'uso di filati del territorio.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from Jun 22 2026 to Jun 27 2026

MASTERCLASS Tessitura Popolare in chiave artistico contemporanea - Scuola di Calascio

Il corso valorizza le risorse naturali del territorio, fibre di origine vegetale e animale, in particolare le lane locali e le tecniche insegnate si ispirano a pratiche tessili tradizionali del Centro Italia. Il percorso permette di riscoprire gesti e disegni storici, integrandoli con la sperimentazione personale e promuovendo una consapevolezza del patrimonio culturale e della materia.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Jun 29 2026 to Jul 10 2026

Jacquard Design and Weaving course + Lodging

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups. The student will stay at Fondazione Lisio apartments, price for this course is cumulative of the accomodation costs.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Jul 20 2026 to Jul 24 2026

Study of Historical Techniques and Technologies: from basic weaves to brocade and other weft effects

Intensive theoretical/practical seminar: the weave structures studied during the textile analysis courses are woven using a range of looms and visualization methods, to promote comprehension of the connection between weave annotation, analysis and loom technology.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Sep 28 2026 to Oct 9 2026

Jacquard Design and Weaving course + Lodging _ Sept 2026

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups. The student will stay at Fondazione Lisio apartments, price for this course is cumulative of the accomodation costs.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from Oct 5 2026 to Oct 10 2026

MASTERCLASS 1890-1895 Historical Garment - Advanced School of Calascio

Following a brief presentation of the restoration project, the course includes observing the stitching techniques in the historical garment for their hand-execution, and studying the garment's cut and construction techniques used to achieve the sleeve's fullness effects, as well as the characteristics of the skirt and bodice.
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Basic weaving
from Oct 19 2026 to Oct 23 2026

Creative Tapestry: Elements of Weaving

An intensive course to learn tapestry weaving techniques starting from a personal project or inspired by famous artworks.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Nov 23 2026 to Dec 4 2026

Jacquard Design and Weaving course November 2026

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups.
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Basic weaving
from Dec 14 2026 to Dec 18 2026

Basic weaving on the shaft loom 1 level | December

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.
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Embroidery techniques
from Jun 22 2026 to Jun 23 2026

Haute Couture Embroidery - crochet de Lunéville Advanced

Il corso è rivolto a chi gia' conosce almeno le basi dell'uso dell'uncinetto per eseguire il luneville. In questo modulo avanzato vedremo come l'uncinetto possa essere usato in modi differenti, realizzando un manufatto a tecniche miste.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Jun 29 2026 to Jul 10 2026

Jacquard Design and Weaving course - June

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Jul 13 2026 to Jul 17 2026

Contemporary textile design inspired by historical Jacquard techniques

Representative samples of historical Jacquard techniques such as lampas, tacqueté, samitum are observed and analyzed. The number and function of warp and wefts series are identified, weave superimposition theory introduced and the drafting of complex weave structures practiced.
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Analysis, recognition and cataloguing
from Sep 21 2026 to Sep 26 2026

Plain cloth. Recognition, analysis and cataloguing 1

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.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Sep 28 2026 to Oct 9 2026

Jacquard Design and Weaving course September 2026

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups.
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ISTÓS - Calascio Advanced School
from Oct 12 2026 to Oct 17 2026

MASTERCLASS The Value of Heritage Rural Garments - Advanced School of Calascio

"The Value of Rural Garments: Contemporary Tailoring with Hand-Loomed Fabrics" is an intermediate-level tailoring course. It focuses on researching and designing mountain rural patterns using contemporary hand-loomed fabrics alongside reclaimed traditional textiles, local wools, and natural dyes.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Nov 2 2026 to Nov 6 2026

Figured panels handwoven on a digital jacquard loom

Practical course during which figured panels are designed and subsequently hand-woven on a digital Jacquard loom.
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Design and jacquard handweaving
from Nov 23 2026 to Dec 4 2026

Jacquard Design and Weaving course + Lodging _ Nov 2026

Basic course to introduce participants to the Jacquard design process, to loom technology and the specifics of the Lisio loom set-ups. The student will stay at Fondazione Lisio apartments, price for this course is cumulative of the accomodation costs.
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