Mended History: Embroidered, patched, and somehow woven together with Anne Neuhauser

Termin:
Fr., 26.06.2026 bis So., 28.06.2026

Dauer:
3 days

Zeiten:
Fri 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (including a 1.5-hour lunch break); Sun 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Ort:
Pöllauer Tal Nature Park Meet at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Pöllau Tourist Office

Zielgruppe:
Beginners, intermediate learners; adults; suitable for people with disabilities

Workshop-description:

We wear our clothes like a second skin, and our favorite pieces of clothing are part of our identity and personality. Children’s clothes, Grandpa’s sweater, those favorite jeans that have been part of so many wonderful moments—it’s hard to part with them…

This workshop explores the stories behind textiles that have been lovingly repaired, allowing the emotional connection to them to shine through. We will explore various embroidery and darning techniques in depth, including Japanese sashiko, boro, as well as Swiss and Scottish darning. Together, we will determine the most suitable technique for each piece. In this way, we will successfully combine traditional handicraft techniques with contemporary interpretation and an experimental yet sustainable approach to working with textile materials.

A workshop for anyone who enjoys working with textiles, wants to experiment with different techniques, and is committed to sustainable fashion.

Here are some photos from the Workshop 2025!

Anne Neuhauser talking about herWorkshop:

Please bring:

Clothing and textiles that you want to mend, embroider, or repurpose. Jeans are ideal for sashiko and boro, especially for beginners. Bring a maximum of 3 items that are particularly dear to you.
Marking pens (iron-off or tailor’s chalk), scissors, a utility knife, a set square, and circle templates
Sewing or darning needles with and without points, pins
Fine crochet hooks and thin, short knitting needles
Basting thread, embroidery, darning, and wool yarn in all shapes and colors, buttonhole silk—any special thread can be used.
For sashiko and boro, thin cotton crochet yarn (weight 0.7–1.0) is best—white, off-white, or even colored.
Fabric scraps, as many different colors, materials, and textures as possible, for patches or for experimenting with stitches
Iron-on interfacing (batiste interfacing)
Darning egg or darning sponge, possibly an embroidery hoop. Thimble – optional. If necessary, a magnifying lamp can be helpful

There will also be materials available to try out, exchange, or purchase.

To get you in the right frame of mind, I recommend Orsola de Castro’s book, *Beloved Things: Why Sustainable Clothing Makes Us Happy* (Dörlemann Verlag).

Cost:

€ 380,-

The artist:

Anne Neuhauser, born in Würzburg in 1962, has lived in Salzburg for many years. She holds a Master of Arts in English and Slavic Studies (1992) and a Master of Science in Psychology (2023), and has undertaken numerous study visits to learn textile techniques in Japan (sashiko, boro, shibori), Taiwan and the Philippines (weaving and basic techniques), and India (embroidery). Since 2019, she has been working part-time as a lecturer on sustainable textile practices and embroidery and darning techniques at various educational institutions (including the University of Art and Design Linz).

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