Marie Rolander returns in 2024 presenting her rug weaving workshop from the VävstolsMuseet in Glimåkra. In addition to the 4 day weaving workshop, this trip includes 3 days visiting the very best textile ateliers and cultural sights in southern Sweden. This workshop is limited to a small group and is suitable for beginners through to experienced weavers.

Workshop instructor Marie Rolander is a textile designer and expert weaver of rugs. She has taught courses in weaving for over 30 years, worked at Väv magazine and co-authored the weaving text “Swedish Rag Rugs 35 new designs”. Marie’s workshop will cover the entire process for creating a rag rug, from dyeing and preparing materials to completing a woven rug.

Itinerary

Day 1

After meeting at Hässleholm train station at 2:30pm we drive to the town of Broby. Checkin at our boutique hotel Broby Gästgivaregård then join us for welcome drinks and dinner. (Train connections are available between Hässleholm Sweden and Copenhagen city and international airport Denmark)

Day 2

We begin with a visit to the atelier of award winning textile artist and tapestry weaver Annika Ekhdahl in Kyrkult.

Annika creates large scale narrative works utilising Renaissance and Baroque techniques with a modern approach that includes digital techniques. Her unique contemporary artworks take up to a year and a half to complete, and depict animals, people, places and stories from her own life. Annika’s tapestries have been exhibited extensively and are held in collections internationally.

Driving through the Swedish countryside we then visit the spectacular estate of Wanås at Knislinge, home to one of the world’s foremost sculpture parks. The estate’s magnificent barns house permanent and temporary exhibitions, there is also a small medieval castle, organic farm, shop, cafe and hotel. Following lunch at Wanås and an opportunity to explore the sculpture park and exhibitions, we return to Broby.

Days 3-6

The Swedish loom museum, Glimåkra VävstolsMuseet will host our 4 day rag rug weaving workshop with Marie. In addition to its program of courses, the museum holds events and houses a small permanent exhibition of looms, textiles and weaving tools.

Marie’s workshop will focus on the creation of a small rag rug (approximately 2’ x 4’, 60cm x 120cm) including dyeing of recycled fabrics, preparation of looms, and a variety of rag rug weaving techniques. Participants can explore a range of techniques (creating a sampler) or focus on a few techniques for their rug. Workshop hours are 9am - 4pm daily. This is a small group workshop, limited to a maximum of 6 participants.

Days 7 - 8

Checking out of Broby Gästgivaregård we drive to the west coast of Sweden to visit the atelier and showroom of renowned Swedish artisan weavers Märta Måås-Fjetterström. MMF have been handweaving fine carpets and tapestries in their Båstad studio since 1919. Their work is represented in collections of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including The Louvre, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The National Museum of Sweden.

Following our time in Båstad we drive to the small city of Lund where we checkin for our final 2 nights at the Grand Hotel. In addition to Kulturen and Skissernas museums, we visit the atelier of handwoven textiles expert Gunvor Johansson. Gunvor is a master weaver, academic and author of weaving text “Heirlooms of Skåne”. She has been awarded the Royal Silver Medal by the Svenska Hemslöjdföreningarnas Riksförbund and has served as board member on the Stiftelsen Skånsk Hemslöjd. On our final evening we get together for dinner in Lund.

Day 9

Following checkout in the morning we depart from Lund train station. (Train connections are available between Lund Sweden and Copenhagen city and international airport Denmark).

Accommodation

We’ll be staying at boutique hotel Broby Gästgivaregård in the heart of the small town of Broby for 6 nights. Hotel guests have access to a dedicated guest kitchen and private lounge and dining area.

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of amenities including supermarkets, pharmacy and bottleshop. Glimåkra VävstolsMuseet is a 10 minute drive away.

In Lund we’ll be staying at the Grand Hotel for our final 2 nights, in the centre of this great town, close to nearby cafes, restaurants, stores and museums.

Inclusions

• Accommodation – 6 nights at Broby Gästgivaregård and 2 nights at Grand Hotel Lund in individual rooms

• Meals – 8 breakfasts, 10 fikas, 5 lunches, 2 dinners

• Transportation – Private transportation between Hässleholm, Broby, Glimåkra VävstolMuseet, Kyrkult, Knislinge, Båstad and Lund. This trip begins in Hässleholm and ends in Lund.

• Workshop – 4 day weaving workshop with expert weaver Marie Rolander at VävstolMuseet Glimåkra including all materials

• Atelier visits - Annika Ekhdahl in Kyrkult, Gunvor Johansson in Staffanstorp near Lund, Märta Måås-Fjetterström in Båstad

• Museum entry – Wanås Konst Knislinge

Cost

US$3900 Individual rooms (US$250 Deposit)

Bookings

Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions and Covid-19 Policy. A US$250 deposit payment is required to confirm your booking. Final payment for this workshop is due 60 days prior to the workshop start date.

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