Handarbetets Vänner is a center for advanced textile craft and design founded in 1874. In the unique studio, large-scale textile art is produced for various places - from Sweden's Parliament to the United Nations headquarter. At Handarbetets Vänners school tomorrow's textile artisans are educated. Handarbetets Vänner also runs a textile gallery where established textile artists as well as rising stars are shown.
Ann Bonander LooftPhoto: Ann Bonander Looft
The knitted creations by Ann Bonander Looft range between textile craft, fashion and art, and have been featured in both films and on stage. Bonander Looft has worked as a costume designer and set designer for over 30 years. For the past fifteen years, she has also operated a studio where her unique knittings come to life. The exhibition "Varje Maska en Bokstav" (Every Stitch a Letter) is a continuation of ”Stickerskan” (The Knitter) an exhibition showcased at Galleri Glas earlier this year.
Ann Bonander Looft
Djurgårdsslätten 82-84, Stockholm
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Ann Bonander Looft
Knit intuitively and break free from patterns and descriptions. In connection with Ann Bonander Looft's solo exhibition ”Varje Maska en Bokstav” (Every Stitch a Letter) at the Handarbetets Vänner Gallery, you have the opportunity to sign up for a creative knitting workshop led by Ann. She will discuss pattern cutting in knitting and share her private tips and experiences. Among other things, you will have the chance to create a puffed sleeve. Bring along your favorite knitting needles, yarn, and preferably inspiration images. Some materials will be available for purchase.
Ann Bonander Looft
Djurgårdsslätten 82-84, Stockholm
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Saturday 7 October 10.00-16.00
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1650 SEK per person
Ann Bonander Looft