Category Archives: Workshop

DIY Margiela Sock Sweater

July 5, 2017 – 09:36

Margiela created numerous iconic pieces including the infamous sock sweater constructed from military issued socks that reflected his fascination with deconstruction but also celebrates wartime knitting as the ultimate DIY clothing project. A step-by-step guide to making your own Margiela sock sweater was also featured in A Magazine curated by Maison Martin Margiela in June […]

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Summer workshops at MoMu!

June 27, 2017 – 09:14

  For our little MoMu fans, MoMu is organizing tons of summer workshops for children! Want to make your own dress out of rings or a top made of gloves? What about a sock sweater or a disco ball jacket? Nothing sounds too crazy for our workshops! For more information, check out our website. Register […]

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Saint Nicolas at MoMu!

December 4, 2015 – 15:40

One can never have enough shoes. With more than 400 unique shoes in our FootPrint exhibition, MoMu wants more! To celebrate the infamous Saint Nicholas Day (Sinterklaas), MoMu has asked children to help and decorate the stairs with more shoes for Saint Nicholas! On 5th and 6th December, Sinterklaas (Saint-Nicolas) will drop by MoMu and leave […]

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Science Day: MoMu’s Little Programmers for Dag Van De Wetenschap!

November 23, 2015 – 16:00

It’s that time of the year again where everyone is a scientist for one day! Science Day (Dag Van De Wetenschap) is the biggest science event in Flanders and Brussels and MoMu had something special up its sleeve. It is no secret that 3D printing has taken the world by a storm. With technology evolving […]

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Design your own textile print during Dag van de Wetenschap!

October 19, 2015 – 10:30

Did you ever dream of becoming a textile designer? MoMu is fulfilling this dream for children on 22 November during the Dag van de Wetenschap (Day of Science), the biggest annual science event in Flanders and Brussels. During that day, children can participate in workshops to design their own textile print through the art of […]

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Workshop Afghan Embroidery at MoMu!

October 1, 2015 – 10:30

In seven workshops given at seven locations, you can learn traditional embroidery techniques of Afghan women. One of the workshops will take place at MoMu. At the workshops, you will learn traditional embroidery techniques of Afghan women. In their homeland, these techniques are still passed down from generation to generation. These women will happily share […]

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Heritage Day: Antwerp in past and present

April 24, 2015 – 14:53

MoMu intern, Zerlina Van Belle, has been working on a special project which will be introduced this Sunday during Heritage Day! The project consists of two parts. First of all, ‘porcelain cards‘ from the MoMu collection were inventoried. The surface of these paper cards were treated with white lead which made them look exactly like […]

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2nd Workshop recognizing lace techniques

November 24, 2014 – 22:20

The 18th of October, Frieda Sorber, curator historical collection gave a workshop about the identification of lace. The participants had the opportunity to take a look at different kinds of lace from the MoMu study collection. After introduction about how handling and storing lace, attendants, were made aware of the different structures and European lace […]

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Christmas holidays workshops

November 21, 2013 – 17:46

During the most merrily holidays of the year MoMu again invites all children (7 – 12 years) for a selection of creative workshops. “When I grow up I want to be a fashion designer” – In this workshop for children from 7 to 9 years old, they will give form to their fantasy like real […]

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One Thousand Pleats: Christmas Workshops for Children

November 16, 2012 – 10:15

On the occasion of the expo Madame Grès. Sculptural Fashion, the MoMu presents ‘One Thousand Pleats’, a workshop for children from 7 to 12 years during the Christmas holidays. Get the opportunity to learn to sculpt and drape like Madame Grès! Workshop 1 – for children from 7 to 9 years What: active tour at […]

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