Textile techniques: Knowledge, skills, passing on
A day for the whole family! On the 19th MEK Textile Day, numerous artists will present their works and offer mini-workshops for trying out different techniques. Inspiration can also be found in the MEK exhibitions.
Image gallery
The art project "Gemeinsam 70 – alles im Fluss" (Together 70 – Everything in Flow) by the Berlin/Brandenburg Textile Group will be presented, featuring individually designed blue squares. A highlight will be the "Fresh it Up" competition entries by students from the Berlin Fashion School.
Program
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mini-workshops in the foyer and in the exhibitions "Cultural Contacts" and "Let's Go to the Beach"
2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fairy Tale Patterns - Marietta Rohrer-Ipekkaya tells stories from near and far, with storytelling time in the exhibition "ALL HANDS ON: Braiding"
Participatory Activities
- Christine Bell: Christmas decorations made from buttons
- Kathrin Diestel: Yorkshire buttons
- Monika Droese: Angels and stars with beads and wire
- Pia Fischer: Flower rings, hair clips, and brooches
- Petra Helbig and Rita Zepf: Mirror images realized in textiles
- Dietrich Klinke: Tatting works
- Anna G. Kopp: Knitted items, darned items, and a face conjured up
- Carola Lindemann: Sewing a purse from tie parts
- Rosemarie Lück: Button treasures in a new look
- Berlin/Brandenburg Textile Regional Group: Together 70 – everything in flux
- Margit Marschall: Tassels, tassels Pompom
- Fashion School Berlin Presentation of the "Fresh it up" Student Competition
- Patchwork Meetup Berlin-Brandenburg Sewing Small Gifts
- Dana Preißler and Tilo König Wire Weaving
- Martina Preißler and Petra Arnold Bobbin Lace Making – From Weaving to Christmas Decorations
- Renate Ratzki Hand-Felted Items for the Pre-Christmas Season
- Christa Stuckert Rakusu and Kesa – Sewing a Kohon Fukusa
- Monika Vance Weaving a Scarf
- Daniele von Fischer Sashiko and Kogin
- Evelyn Zulla Decorating with Fabric and Felt
In cooperation with the Trade Association ...textil..e.V. and the MEK Friends Association
Visit to Textile Day is included in museum admission: €10 (reduced: €5), children up to 18 years free, plus a small fee for materials if applicable. Registration is not required.
Additional information
Dates
November 2025
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