Our objective is that the art and knowledge of weaving, in all its forms and essence, will be preserved, valued and developed for the future.

What We Do

About our Association

The association International Weaving Center Sjuhärad was established on the 1st of March 2016 and it's a non-profit association.
To learn more click here.

Watch our presentation movie here.

Weaving Events

22-24 of September you will find us at VÄV22 in Halmstad
To find out more, do visit their webbsite HERE
Hope to se you there!
Welcome!

Education and courses

We will offer practical and theoretical courses. The ambition is to start a weaving teacher training program and supply staff from various weaving industries, handweavers included, with useful knowledge. To find our more click here.

Activities and projects

We want to create a destination with different ACTIVITIES, workshops and D.I.Y., seminars and lectures, innovative activites focusing on colour, design and technology. The centre will also accommodate different DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, collaboration with colleges, universities and a wide range of companies. This center will promote sustainability and develop new technical solutions.

International

In the future we want to explore the possibilities of cooperating with other countries. Their cultures and weaving skills can be an inspiration for future innovation.

Rydal

Rydal is situated on the banks of the river Viskan, North of the town called Kinna. Due to the well-preserved remains of an old industrial Community, Rydal is of national interest. The factory, alongside with several other buildings in the village, have been declared historical monuments. Here you can find Rydals museum that offer a wide range of activities. Weavingcenter is also collaborating with other local associations. If you would like to find out some more about Rydal click here.

More weaving for the People!

Our association has received funding from the Culture Committee in the region fo Västra Götaland for the next three years. This gives us great opportunities to develop and build our studio up for our meeting place.

VÄV 2022

The popular Handweaving Fair that is now hosted by the region of Halmstad. We will be there to show our exhibiton and talk about our organisation and its future plans.
To order tickets and finding out more visit their webbsite HERE.
Hope to se you there!

Would you like to learn how to weave with a Table Loom?
You can watch our intstruction films HERE.

Happy weaving summer!
Regards
From the Board

GALLERY

We are involved with textiles for everyone!

Our objective is that weaving as an art form and the knowledge of weaving, in all its forms and essence, shall be preserved, valued and developed for the future.