Textile workshop: DIY Halloween 12.10. (bilingual)

Want to sew fun and spooky Halloween decorations, such as a pumpkin shaped trick or treat bag, a bat appliqué bag, a bat, ghost, or pumpkin pennant chain, a ghost or bat mask, mask ghost or bat, or a zombie to cuddle?

Textile Workshop: DIY Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 12 (5-8 p.m.)
COLab* in Start Block B2
free of charge

How does the workshop work?

    • Getting to know the sewing machine
    • Selection of project ideas
    • Formation of possible small groups with the same project
    • Selection of templates, patterns and design
    • Preparation of fabrics and decorations: Cutting and appliqué
    • Sewing of the projects and final creepiness with the support of our sewing expert

Who is this workshop suitable for?

This workshop is not suitable for beginners:inside, some basic sewing machine skills are required. Those who are familiar with the embroidery machine, upholstery machine or Overlook are welcome to use our machinery on their own. Children may attend only if accompanied by a person of legal age. We ask that families register together for a spot.

What do I need to bring?

  • sewing machine (if you don't have one, please let us know in time by e-mail (colab(at)b-tu.de), we have two sewing machines available on site) suitable thread, spare needles
  • needlework tools (scissors, pins, etc.)
  • different fabrics in desired colors (black, white, orange, red, green - woven, felt, fleece or similar)
  • for pennant chain: approx. 3-5m sturdy ribbon, fleece or felt
  • for masks: elastic band
  • for cuddly creatures: Filling absorbent cotton or fabric and thread remnants
  • for decorations: permanent markers in black and white, decorative ribbons, sequins, lace

How can I register?

The number of participants is limited to 8. Please register here. If you change your mind, please deregister on the same page at least one week before the event. In this way, interested persons from the waiting list can still participate and the limited places will not remain unfilled. Families are asked to register together for one place:

REGISTRATION

Notes

  • There will be no food or beverage service on site.
  • The workshop will be held bilingually: German and English.

*The CreativeOpenLab (COLab) is a structural change project of the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. All information about the project and our events can be found here:

www.colab-cottbus.de

Venue
COLab Mitmachbereich
Gründungszentrum Cottbus (COLab)
Zentralcampus

Siemens-Halske-Ring 2
03046 Cottbus