Saturday, October 25 at 3:30 PM
FROM DESIGN TO FABRIC. Hand Printing Workshop

Guided visit and workshop, organized by the Museum Education Service.

A session dedicated to the ancient art of fabric printing, exploring its history, techniques, and tools through a thematic path within the museum collection.

During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to experiment firsthand with hand printing on fabric, using the stunning wooden blocks from the Zucchi Collection.

Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 PM
FROM COLOR TO FABRIC, or the Ancient Art of Dyeing

Thematic guided visit, organized by the Museum Education Service.

A guided visit dedicated to the dyeing technique, from natural dyes to the chemistry that revolutionized the textile sector.

Participants will learn about the dyer’s craft and some scientific aspects behind one of the most fascinating textile finishing processes.

Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 PM
SUMINAGASHI. THE MAGIC OF FLOATING INK

Japanese fabric printing workshop organized by the Sinòpia Cultural Association, in collaboration with MILIBRO Gavirate.

The word suminagashi means “floating ink” and refers to an ancient Japanese technique imported from China to decorate paper and fabric, using ink (sumi) that is made to float (nagashi) on water, then captured and transferred onto the surface.

During the workshop, participants will have fun creating unexpected spots, shapes, and patterns, and transferring them onto fabric.