The Swedish word "text" comes via the French word "texte"originally from the Latin word "textas" (pieces of cloth), which in turn is derived from "texere" - which means to weave. In this pop-up workshop and exhibition, Janna Berggren and Ellen Landberg will show textile works that in various ways explore linguistic connections to textiles. They will show both joint and individual works, some finished and others in the middle of the process, all independent but still interconnected based on the question: what kind of knowledge - in language, emotions and memories - can be gained through textile work?

Please note the special opening hours:
Thursday 27 January 2022, 15:00-19:00
Friday 28 January 2022, 12:00-18:00
Saturday 29 January 2022, 12:00-16:00

Fiberspace’s autumn program is jam-packed with textile craft! In addition to the exhibitions on-site, we will be releasing a series of on-line workshops. In these workshops we’ll visit some of the foremost artisans in Sweden and learn a little history and the basics in tulle embroidery, quilting, weaving, printing and knitting. A workshop will be released on the second Thursday of every month, starting on the 12th of August. The workshops can be purchased in the /Shop. Happy crafting!

Is biodesign within textiles and fibers the way to a the sustainable future? What can designers learn from nature? How can designers collaborate with nature in their design processes? In this webinar, three research projects will be presented that will answer these questions and more. Dr Mitchell Jones is a postdoctoral researcher at the Materials Science and Technology Institute at TU Wien, the University of Technology in Vienna. He will give insights into his research on fungi-derived leather-like materials and soft foams for fashion, product design and architectural applications. Designers Laura Luchtman and Ilfa Siebenhaar will present their research project, Living Colour, which explores the possibilities of natural textile dyeing with bacteria that produce pigment. They aim to draw attention to the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, in their case a combination of design and bioscience. Designer Linda Nurk will present her project, Couture Vivante: bio-grown fashion, where she combines the raw elements of nature with couture through the development of home-grown bio-textiles and urban micro-farming of silkworms. Join us for this third and final webinar on 17 May 2021 at 18:00, in a series of webinars is made possible by the generous support of Kulturförvaltningen Stockholm Stad.

What is the role of textiles in the world today and in the future? To discuss possible answers to this question, Fiberspace has invited Jessica Hemmings, Textile Writer & Professor of Craft and Vice-Prefect of Research HDK, Bella Rune, Artist & Professor of Fine Art, Textiles, Konstfack, Åsa Pärson, Master Weaver and Delia Dumitrescu, Professor & Manager of the Smart Textiles Design Lab, Borås Textilhögskolan to a webinar on International Women’s Day, the 8th of March 2021 at 18-19.30. There will be time for a Q&A at the end, so please join us to share your thoughts and reflections too. This is the first in a series of webinars made possible by the generous support of Kulturförvaltningen Stockholm Stad.