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TEXTILE ART BERLIN 2018

The concept of TEXTILE ART BERLIN, large international art fair, was developed by the late Dr. Christof Wolters. The fair which is now in its 14th year, presents the latest textile creations. Patron of the TEXTILE ART BERLIN 2018 is Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Tietmeyer, Director of the MEK, Museum Europäischer Kulturen – Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.

Programme

The TEXTILE ART BERLIN is a magnet for creative visitors. On a surface of 4000 square meters is offers an inspiring festival of the textile arts.
Discover the incredible diversity of textile art in exhibitions, workshops, numerous possibilities for active participation, films and lectures.
More than 100 stalls offer exclusive material for handmade enthusiasts, international textile books, stylish and funny fashion, elegant accessories and jewellery, colourful interior decoration, quilts, designer objects with a modern mix of materials and antique textile treasures.

Programme guide

Openings hours fair/exhibition
Saturday, 23 June, 10 .00– 18.00 hrs
Sunday, 24 June, 10.00 – 17.00 hrs
Fashion shows: Saturday, 23 June 19.00 – 21.00 hrs

Ticket prices, fair and exhibitions

day ticket: 10 Euro
two-day ticket: 16 Euro
(half price for unemployed, students and pupils, bring valid identification)
children under the age of 16 in the company of an adult: free entry
advance ticket sale, special prices for groups : info@textile-art-berlin.de
(up to the end of May)
fashion shows: 10 Euro
Participants of workshops need to buy a ticket!

Saturday, 23 June 2018

10.00 – 18.00 hrs
fair open for the public
13.00 – 18.00 hrs
“Market place for textile treasures”
12.00 – 17.30 hrs
Films and lectures
18.00 hrs
Fair closes
18.45 hrs
Official opening – canteen of the school
19.00 – 21.00
Fashion shows
21.00 hrs
End of day one

Sunday, 24 June 2018

10.00 – 17.00 hrs
fair open for the public
11.00 – 16.00 hrs
Films and lectures
13.00 – 18.00 hrs
“Market place for textile treasures”
17.00 hrs
Fair closes

Exhibitions

The exhibitions will illustrate the range and variety of the contemporary textile arts – unique handmade objects of the highest standards. Many of the artists invited to TEXTILE ART BERLIN 2018 offer their work in sales stalls.
The overall coordination of the exhibitions will be ensured by Brigitte Lüdtke, Ronny Jaßmann and Nathalie Wolters.

Sales and info stalls

The sales and info stalls offer a balanced mixture of “textile art” and exceptional working material.

Workshops 23 and 24 June 2018

In order to participate in a workshop you need to contact the tutor directly and discuss all details with her/him. Most workshops take two hours and cost 10 Euro per hour and participant (+ working materials). Your registration is effective only after you have paid the workshop fee directly to the tutor. After successful registration the tutor will send you a list on required materials and other important information.
Free places in workshops can be booked during the fair at the organisation stall of Galerie in der Victoriastadt, on the ground floor close to the entrance.
Participants of workshops need a valid ticket!

Gala evening and fashion shows

Pia Fisher presents her new collection and stages a gala evening.

Active participation events

Mini workshops lasting 15 to 30 minutes, taking place at the stall of the artist.
You can decide to participate on the spot and try out materials or techniques for a small fee. Generally no registration is required, but if many people would like to participate you might have to wait for the beginning of the next mini workshop.

Market place for textile treasures

In the “Market place for textile treasures”, participants sell exceptional materials and tools as well as old or out of print textile books, patterns, textile objects and more.

Only specialized traders can participate in the “Market place for textile treasures”. Please contact the organizer for a binding agreement and register in writing.