What We Do
About our Association
The association International Weaving Center Sjuhärad was establishedon the 1st of March 2017 and it's a non-profit association.
To learn more click HERE.
Weaving-route Sjuhärad
The aim of this event is to highlight the art of weaving, enlighten us about its purpose, history and tradition as well as weaving the future. 3-5 may 2018 was a succés with over 3500 visitors.
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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 such as workshops and D.I.Y., seminars and lectures, innovative activites with focus 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.
Weaving Event 2019
"Dräll på Rydal" 10-11 May 10.00-17.00
The event focuses on weaving from the unique textile tradition and cognizance of the area of the Seven Districts (Sjuhäradsbygden).Welcome to take part of our lectures, workshops and exhibitions compiled from companies to associations.
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. The village Community has an active team that organises activities and guided tours of the milieu. If you would like to find out some more about Rydal click here.
More weaving for the People!
We organise several Weaving Cafés at the konferenscenter in Rydal. These are appreciated and well visited. Our next occasion to remember is the 21st of March at 17.30 on the second floor.
We welcome our fellow Weavers from Vävknuten i Vårgårda and the makers of Öxabäcks Looms.
Fee payment for this occasion, which includes coffe and a filled roll, is 60 SKR for members, non members pay 80 SKR.
Pay when you arrive.
Save a space by sending an email or calling following:
Eva-Karin.torhem.arnell@sv.se
+46 708 951119
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