Photo : Armelle Faramin - musée Bourdelle / Paris Musées
Artist's Sweater: textile workshop based on the exhibition "The Artist's Fabric"
Bring your most worn-out sweater and turn it into a statement piece with the art of visible mending. This hands-on session is the perfect excuse to rescue your favorite knitwear while picking up professional embroidery skills inspired by great artists.
Musée Bourdelle (Paris 15th)
About
The Musée Bourdelle hosts a unique textile workshop inspired by the exhibition The Artist's Fabric. Designed for adults aged 18 and over, this session teaches you how to revitalize old, stained, or torn sweaters using embroidery and visible mending techniques. Bring your own sweater to customize during this three-hour creative deep dive into artistic craftsmanship. The workshop is inclusive and fully accessible, welcoming participants in wheelchairs and those with cognitive disabilities. It is the perfect opportunity to learn sustainable fashion skills while exploring the museum's artistic atmosphere in the heart of Paris.
To keep warm during long work sessions, many artists wear a turtleneck. During this workshop, participants can give a second life to their holey, stained, or felted sweaters through embroidery and visible mending.
Note: for this workshop, participants must bring their own sweater to repair.
Duration: 3h
From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Full price: €20 + exhibition ticket
Reduced price: €16 + exhibition ticket
Our take on this event
Visit the Musée Bourdelle on October 11, November 1, or December 6, 2026, from 10:00 to 13:00, to take part in a three-hour hands-on textile workshop. Drawing inspiration from the current exhibition, The Artist's Fabric, this session focuses on the art of repairing clothing. Whether your sweaters are felted, marked, or damaged, you will learn how to use professional embroidery and visible mending methods to turn them into personalized art pieces.
Attendance is limited to adults aged 18 and up. Participants are required to bring their own sweater to work on throughout the session. Tickets are priced at 20 € for full price or 16 € for the reduced rate, with an additional fee for the exhibition ticket. Please ensure you book your spot in advance through the official Paris Musées online ticketing platform.
The workshop environment is designed to be inclusive, offering full wheelchair access and specific adaptations for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Join us in the 15th arrondissement for a creative morning dedicated to textile restoration and artistic expression.
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