Exploring Creativity Through Textiles in Athens, Greece! With Rachna Garodia
Join a 10-day residential textile course in Athens to explore creative approaches to art-making through embroidery, hand weaving, and other textile techniques.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- $1975
- Location
- Athens, Greece (Argo Mansions for accommodation, Exarchia for studio).
- Exhibition window
- Jun 7, 2026 → Jun 17, 2026
About
Overview
A 10-day residential course taught by Rachna Garodia exploring creative approaches to textile art-making including embroidery, hand weaving on frame loom, and weaving on paper. Designed for beginners and experienced artists alike with no portfolio required.
Key dates
- Application deadline: 2026-04-15
- Residency starts: 2026-06-07
- Residency ends: 2026-06-17
Eligibility
Anyone with an interest in textiles and playful creative exploration. No age limit, no prior experience or established artist status required.
Location & Accommodation
Held in Athens, Greece. Students stay in Argo Mansions, a neoclassical building from 1928 in Kypseli with private or shared rooms available. Studios are located in Exarchia neighborhood. Accommodation includes shared kitchen and bathrooms.
Cost
€1,975 per student includes accommodation for 11 days, studio access for 10 days, basic materials, three hours per weekday of instruction from Rachna plus one-to-one support, and advice on making the most of your stay. Does not include travel, food, or extra materials. Reduced rates available for shared rooms.
Course expectations
During the course you will learn or refresh basic textile skills, connect with your creative passion, explore how inspiration translates into handmade textile pieces, gather materials from nature, visit cultural sites and museums, engage with fellow students and teacher in shared meals and trips, and have time to work independently and explore Athens.
How to apply
Fill in the form on the website or email [email protected] and [email protected]. Simply state why you are interested to attend and what you hope to get out of it; no portfolio required.
Accessibility
No public exhibitions or talks are required. Shared rooms available at lower rate for friends or partners applying together.
- Entry fee
- €1,975 per student for the core course (includes accommodation for 11 days, studio access for 10 days, basic materials, three hours per weekday instruction plus one-to-one support, advice on making the most of your stay).
- Theme
- Exploring creative approaches to art-making and expression through textile techniques including embroidery, hand weaving on frame loom, and weaving on paper, drawing inspiration from Athens, the Mediterranean, and ancient Greek cultural heritage.
- Eligibility
- Open to anyone with an interest in textiles and creative exploration; no prior experience or portfolio required.
- Audience
- Anyone with an interest in textiles and playful creative exploration; no age limit; beginners and experienced artists welcome.
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