Weaving Workshop for Children at Rodakas

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Weaving Workshop for Children at Rodakas

April 5, 2025 - April 6, 2025

rodakas loom for children

November 2024 – April 2025

This winter, Rodakas invites children to learn the fascinating art of weaving in our workshop in Margarites! Designed for young creatives, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of textiles and traditional craftsmanship. Guided by experienced instructors, children will discover the magic of transforming threads into beautiful creations.

Workshop Format:

The workshop runs for two weekends each month, engaging children for 4 hours on Sunday of the first weekend, and 4 hours on Saturday and another 4 on Sunday of the second weekend.

Dates:

The weekends are not necessarily consecutive. Please see the schedule below for specific dates.

Enrollment:

Children can join the workshop at any point during the six-month duration. For information and registration, please call 6944330970.

Instructors:

  • Despina Pantelaki-Somaki: Despina has been teaching weaving for five years at the Lyceum Club of Greek Women in Chania. Her weavings have been acquired by Chanel, and Dior has expressed interest in her work. She collaborates with the Greek brand Gaenus by Eftychia Sarri in London and other notable fashion houses.

  • Irini Xanthioti: Irini holds a degree in Business Administration and Education from the Athens University of Economics and Business, specializing in marketing. She studied theatre education at the School of Play in Athens and learned the art of weaving and textile crafts alongside Despina Somaki and Manolis Kouratoras at the Rodakas Workshop in Crete.

Workshop Schedule:

Date(s)
Time
Location
Description
Instructor
Sunday, November 24
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Introduction to weaving
Weekend of November 30-December 1
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Sunday, December 15
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Weekend of January 18-19
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Sunday, January 26
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Weekend of February 15-16
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Sunday, February 23
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Weekend of March 15-16
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Sunday, March 30
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites
Weekend of April 5-6
Rodakas Workshop, Margarites

Details

Start:
April 5, 2025
End:
April 6, 2025
Series:
Event Category:
Website:
https://rodakas.org/activity/loomworkshop

Organiser

Rodakas
Phone
0030 6944 330970
Email
rodakas.koinsep@gmail.com
View Organiser Website

Venue

Margarites
Margarites, Crete Greece + Google Map

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