Workshop Bordado Digital Avançado

Learn even more about digital embroidery, a versatile technology for design, art, fashion, among many other possibilities

[EN] Digital Embroidery Workshop Advanced and Editing of Digital Projects

Time: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (with a 1 hour break for lunch)

For creative minds who want to take embroidery to a new level! Come learn about digital embroidery and explore a versatile technology for design, art, fashion and much more.

In this workshop, we will briefly review the principles of digital embroidery and delve deeper into drawing, editing and embroidery techniques with the Brother Innov-is NV2600 machine. Participants will use these skills to develop their own project in Inkscape's Ink/Stitch module. This way, you will learn how to parameterize your projects and even how to design electronic circuits for embroidery (using conductive thread for this!).

In addition, we will have

strong>embroidery tests on innovative biomaterials — such as alginate, kombucha leather and gelatin-based leather — to explore the potential of sustainable materials in the embroidery!

Benefits: Participating in the workshop entitles you to use the machine for free on BioLab open days Lisbon (Thursdays) by appointment.

Language: The workshop will be in English, with explanations in functional Portuguese request.

Trainer:

Justine Latour Tis a Toronto-based designer with a background in fashion and textiles, design and production. Its approach is focused on slow fashion and the exploration of innovative materials and technologies, promoting responsible creation and consumption.

Conditions: < /strong>The price includes all materials needed for embroidery. Participants can bring fabric or clothing items to personalize.

Important: Bring a laptop with Inkscape installed (free), preferably with the Ink/Stitch module already configured.

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[ENG] Machine Embroidery Advanced Workshop

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strong> 10:30 am - 5:30 pm (with 1-hour lunch break)

For all creative minds ready to take embroidery to the next level! Come learn about machine embroidery and discover a versatile technology for design, art, and fashion.

In this workshop, we'll review the basics of digital embroidery and dive deeper into advanced techniques using the Brother Innov-is NV2600 machine. Participants will then apply these skills to create their own embroidery project using Inkscape's Ink/Stitch module. You'll learn to parameterize your designs and even draw electronic circuits for embroidery (using conductive thread for this!).

Special Feature: We'll also be testing embroidery on sustainable biomaterials — such as alginate, kombucha leather, and gelatin-based leather — to explore the creativity potential of eco-friendly materials in embroidery!

Benefits: Workshop participation includes free access to the machine on BioLab Lisboa open days (Thursdays ) by appointment.

Language: The workshop will be in English, with functional Portuguese explanations upon request .

Instructor:

Justine Latour is a Toronto-based designer with a background in fashion and textiles, design, and production. Her approach centers on slow fashion, exploring innovative materials and technologies while advocating for responsible creation and consumption.

Conditions: < /strong>The price includes all necessary materials for machine embroidery. Participants may bring their own fabric or clothing to embroider.

Important: Bring a laptop with Inkscape (free) installed, ideally with the Ink/Stitch module set up.