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Creative Knitwear Workshop.

Creative Knitwear Workshop

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Acne, Chanel, Alexander McQueen..., knitwear is on every catwalk. Knitting combines creative originality, simultaneous creation of surface and volume, possibilities of customisation and waste limitation. In this course you will be introduced to the many possibilities of machine knitting.

Public concerné

Open to all above 16 years old. No prerequisites. Basic English required.

Informations pratiques

Type :
Programme Summer School
Format :
Format court
Duration :
8 days
Next session :
21 - 30 July 2025
Fees :
€1,490 incl. VAT

The material is provided by Institut Français de la Mode.

Summer School programs may be combined with each other to form longer courses (-10% discount on the second cheapest program).

Group size :
limited to 18 people
Langue :
Anglais
Lieu :
Austerlitz campus

34 quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris

Public concerné

Open to all above 16 years old. No prerequisites. Basic English required.

Programme

Objectives

  • Understand the formation of loops and the operation of handknit machine
  • Learn to choose and combine yarns provided by IFM and a variety of materials to create innovative knitted fabrics
  • Translate your ideas into personal three-dimensional knitwear
  • Design and create your own original knitted accessory

Program

This course blends creative experimentation and technical learning

  • Place of knitwear in fashion: emblematic brands and designers
  • Experimental giant knitting workshop
  • Introduction to basic hand knitting and crochet stitches
  • Technical demonstrations of machine knitting and practical exercises
  • Guided experimentation with yarns, techniques and stitches
  • Introduction to methods of finishing and embellishing: linking, needle-punch, felting
  • Learning how to translate images into knitted fabric
  • Creation and production of a knitted accessory

Depending on your skill level, you can use other materials such as ribbons, lace trimmings, raffia, fringes and any other lightweight fabric to finish and embellish your work. You can also mix machine knitting with crochet or hand knitting, depending on your level.

Certificate

At the end of the program, a certificate of participation in the Summer School is issued to participants who have attended all courses.

Comment postuler?

Simply fill in the online form and pay the required deposit to apply. Upon receipt of the online form, the application is studied by the Summer School team. Once the application has been accepted, an email is sent specifying the payment schedule for the registration fee balance. If the application is not accepted, the deposit will be refunded.

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Questions fréquentes

Candidatures

How can I apply?

On reception of the application form, the application is reviewed by the Summer School team. Once the application is accepted, the participant will receive a confirmation email with the instructions for payment (deposit and balance of the registration fee).

Please note that registration is confirmed only after payment of the deposit.

Financement de vos études

Can I apply for a scholarship?

IFM scholarships are available thanks to the generous sponsorship of the IFM Foundation. They are reserved for High-School Summer programs only.

Scholarships are available in a limited number and are need-based. They may cover up to 75% of tuition fees and are restricted to one demand per year and per participant. In case of registration to several programs, one grant only can be given.

Campus

Are travel and accommodation costs included?

Travel and accommodation costs in Paris are the responsibility of each participant. IFM can recommend, upon request, different options for accommodation and help foreign students in organizing their stay.

Practical information

What are the registration procedures for foreign students?

Participants from outside the European Union must ensure, if necessary, that they have a valid visa for France. Upon request and after full payment of the course, IFM will send the participant a letter confirming registration in order to support the visa application. IFM will also send you a visa guide upon request.

Important: 15 calendar days are necessary for consular authorities to treat visa request, sometimes longer in the high season.

If you are non-French you must ensure you are covered by your health insurance during your stay.