Handicraft workshops should be enjoyable, simple and accessible. My wish is to develop and preserve textile traditions and to share the rich textile traditions of Dalarna and Sweden, with the world.

Art&Craft Sweden offers wearable art, curated classes, study visits and lectures. 

###### My Story

I´m Kirsi Manni, the owner of Art&Craft Sweden. Since 2016 my business is located in the former Parish Assembly Hall of Siljansnäs, Dalarna, Sweden. I have created the textile studio of my dreams, in a tiny village at the heart of Sweden.

My interest in textiles has been passed down through generations in my family of highly skilled crafts women. My grandmother grew her own flax and was the queen of recycling, in order to provide for her large family she had to be creative with resources. My mother is a seamstress and hand weaver, she let me cut into her fabric stash and encouraged my passion. I studied for a Bachelor in Textiles and Mathematics Education at Gothenburg University. For 20+ years I worked as an educator throughout Sweden and abroad, e.g. Tanzania and Hong Kong.

Today I divide my time between my wearable-art weaving, heritage craft, textile conservation and sharing my passion with the wider community through workshops, lectures and the internet. I´m a firm believer that we are creative creatures in our core and I want to invite you to co-create and express your individuality without judgement.

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Customize your everyday shoes/boots by designing your own shoelaces. Having mastered the basics of band weaving, you can enjoy the wonderful flow that the craft gives, but do not forget to get a fika. A travel-size rigid heddle is included, so you have the option to continue weaving when you get home.

Suitable for anyone with any craft experience. Small groups ensure that we can meet individual needs. From 16 years and up.

**\*Please note that accommodation needs to be booked separately.**

**Your CREATIVE WEEKEND, extends from Friday evening and welcome dinner, to Sunday lunch.**

**Friday**

17.00 Studio tour with planning and inspiration for your project.

19.00 Welcome dinner with your host.

**Saturday**

9.30-13.00 Studio time

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-17.00 Studio time

**Sunday**

9.30-13.00 Studio time

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00 Closing workshop

Band Weaving Weekend

Adult

**About the experience**

Band loom basics, learn how to set up a warp and weave pick up patterns with the help of a band-knife. After mastering the basics of band weaving, you can enjoy the wonderful flow and ease that the craft provides. Learn about the intricate historical Leksand bands and their use. Bands can be used for bookmark, bracelet or key fob.

You are welcome to borrow a band loom at the studio or bring your own loom. The loom must to be equipped with a rigid heddle and treadle for this class.

Suitable for anyone with some prior craft experience.
Small groups ensure you can immerse yourself in the making and we can accommodate for individual requests. From 16 years and up.

***Please note accommodation needs to be booked separately. We will send you a separate link for booking at Siljansnäs Hotell, you receive a 25% discount with Weekend experience purchase.**



**Your CREATIVE WEEKEND, stretches from Friday night welcome dinner, to Sunday lunch.**

**Friday**

16.00 Check-in at Siljansnäs Hotel

17.00 Studio tour with planning meeting and inspiration for your project.

19.00 Welcome dinner at hotel with your host.

**Saturday**

8.00-9.00 Breakfast at hotel

9.30 Studio morning session, preparing your warp and loom.

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Studio workshop time.

19.00 Dinner at hotel.

**Sunday**

8.00-9.00 Breakfast at hotel and check out.

9.30 Studio workshop time.

13.00 Lunch

14.00 End of workshop

Leksand Bandloom Weekend 

I will book my stay with Siljansnäs Hotell, 25% off

I have separate accommodation

Adult 

**About the experience**

Weave a unique scarf. Once you have mastered the basics of hand weaving, you can enjoy the wonderful flow and focus that the craft provides. Learn simple and fun techniques to decorate and create your personalized scarf. Come to our studio and take part in a meditative form of weaving, originating in Japan, where personal expression is more important than perfect textures or edges.

Suitable for beginners and experienced hand weavers. Small groups ensure that you can immerse yourself in the creation and we can cater to individual requests. From 16 years and up.

**\ *\ *Please note that accommodation must be booked separately. \ *\ ***

**Your CREATIVE WEEKEND extends from Friday night's welcome dinner to Sunday lunch. ** 

**Friday**

17.00 Studio tour with planning meeting and inspiration for your project.

19.00 Welcome dinner with your host.

**Saturday**

9.30-13.00 Studio workshop time.

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-17.00 Studio workshop time.

**Sunday**

9.30-13.00 Studio workshop time.

13.00 Lunch

14.00 End of the workshop

Handloom Weaving Weekend

Vi börjar kl 10 med kaffe och en presentation av Leksandsdräkten och dess olika band.

Sen är det dags att prova på att väva självrandande band med lyft-och tryckskäl.

Lunchen består av en matig soppa och bröd, laktos och glutenfritt alternativ finns att tillgå.

Efter lunch kan du fortsätta på ditt band eller testa att väva plockade mönster.

Bandvävstolar finns att låna. Om du har en egen bandvävstol hjälper jag till att göra iordning den i mån av tid.

Leksandsbandvävning

Medlem i Handvävarna 

Ej Medlem i Handvävarna 

A taster is a half-day introduction to a craft

\*\*Who does it fit? \*\*

Suitable for beginners and curious or a great way to learn old knowledge. It is not a course but an opportunity to try on under relaxed forms.

\*\*How long is a Taster? \*\*

A taste test is about 4 hours. We start with coffee or lunch depending on when we start. In the meantime, you will get a brief introduction. Then it's time to try it on yourself.