Many of the current blog posts are not very interesting for my foreign readers. I’m sorry for that. But I would like to document that interest in it is increasing following the inclusion of Schwalm whitework in the Nationwide Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Some print media also focus on this needlework technique.
This is how the course leader Monika Wegener, who teaches at the Family Education Center in Kassel, became
presented twice in the press in detailed reports – once in the local newspaper
and then in an article in “Mein Kassel” in the edition “Heimat”.
This brought interested people who wanted to “get a taste of it” as well as new course participants. There was also demand for compact or weekend courses. It remains to be seen whether enough participants can be found.
In a completely different region of Germany, the Swabian region Binsdorf, was made aware of Heike Götz’s work.
Because of the article, she received an invitation to the ancient farmers’ and crafts market in Unlingen-Möhringen. She took the opportunity to show and explain Schwalm whitework to a wide audience. It is a good way to advertise Schwalm whitework at events that are attended by many people.
The autumn course by Marion Weber begins on October 12th in 64853 Otzberg-Lengfeld.
On Saturday and Sunday, October 26th and 27th, 2024, an exhibition and sale will take place in Guxhagen under the direction of Christa Waldmann: “Hessian whitework in the Schwalm style”.
Every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Ehemalige Synagoge Lilli-Jahn-Platz 1, 34302 Guxhagen
Margarete Grandjot will be at the European Arts and Crafts Days ETAK on the first weekend of April 2025with a focus on Schwalm whitework.
Here I would also like to take the opportunity to point out the Handwerkbeurs in Groningen/Netherlands, which takes place from November 14th to 16th. I haven’t found whitework there yet, but I have found many other interesting offerings.
I love to read about classes and different styles being taught ! I would always be interested in weekend or compact classes, since I live in the USA and would try to combine with my twice yearly visits to Germany. Alternatively it would be great if there were a social media group (Facebook ?) where experienced hand embroiderers could help us learn from a distance. Your blog gives a huge amount of beautiful and detailed information, I am so impressed at the precision of it. Thank you !
I will try to find social media groups for you to take part.