The Slovak Mining Museum (SBM) and OZ Initiative for a Living City invite you to the next edition of the Festival of Waves event. It will take place on the premises of the Kammerhof in Banská Štiavnica on November 9, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. It will be a celebration of the renaissance of sheep wool processing in Slovakia and will highlight the return to traditional craft techniques such as spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, which today are becoming part of the modern lifestyle and the trend of "slowing down" life.
The Wool Festival will present not only the historical roots of textile techniques, but also their current significance and new contexts. A rich program will be prepared for visitors, which will offer the opportunity not only to admire the work of experienced craftsmen, but also to actively participate in creative workshops.
The program will include lectures and demonstrations of wool processing from a historical and contemporary point of view. In the past, a company specializing in the production of knitted clothing and textiles - Pleta Banská Štiavnica - operated in Banská Štiavnica. The fashion show at the festival will return several interesting models of this brand to the stage. The exhibition "Three x Wool" from the workshop of the Podpolianske awareness center in Zvolen will offer an insight into various contemporary approaches to the processing of wool. There will be woolen and knitted garments from the museum collection. The festival will bring examples of works by renowned authors creating under the brands Gubaňa, Manuzóna, Moruša, Vlnárska manufaktúra and Momoko. Current wool processors will offer their products for sale.
During the entire event, those interested will be able to try wool felting, knitting, crocheting, spinning or other textile techniques under the guidance of experienced lecturers.
The Wool Festival is an ideal opportunity not only to remember old crafts, but also to experience a special day. Wool will touch you, inspire you and delight you in the form of various products. And not only you, but also your loved ones. We look forward to seeing you!
The event was supported from public funds by the Art Support Fund.
Entrance fee: €3 / person.
Contact:
Slovak Mining Museum, Kammerhof – Mining in Slovakia, Kammerhofská 2, 969 01 Banská Štiavnica
E-mail: infobs@muzeumbs.sk
Phone: 045/694 94 18, 0918 990 450
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