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KNITWEAR LAB is a well-known research and knowledge hub specialized in innovative, sustainable and design-driven knitwear solutions. We educate the next generation of knitwear programmers and designers. We share our extensive research and experience through online modules, courses and custom-made programs.
THE PROGRAM
Learn all you need to know about designing, programming and manufacturing industrial knitwear! In this 5-day course you will be introduced to the M1plus® pattern software and work with the STOLL flat bed knitting machines at our KNITWEAR LAB in Almere (in the proximity of Amsterdam). During the course you’ll grow into a better skilled knitter, knitwear designer or teacher and learn how to communicate in depth with your knitwear supplier, programmer or design students.
The program is mostly practice oriented. Apart from the essential theory, a large part of the curriculum is dedicated to learning the basics of the programming software, operating the latest STOLL machines and designing your own swatches.
CURRICULUM
- Introduction to the machines
- Designing in stitches
- M1plus® pattern software introduction
o basics
o modules and color arrangements
- How to operate the machines
- Fiber and yarn (and sustainability)
- Adobe for knitters
- How to communicate in depth with your knitter
COURSE LEADERS
KNITWEAR LAB has become an important player in the world of design and industrial knitwear. For many years we’ve been developing innovative, sustainable and design-driven knitwear solutions for brands and companies from different industries (apparel, shoes, medical and technical textiles among others).
Our team of experienced programmers and designers will teach about programming and manufacturing industrial knitwear. They will guide you through the M1plus® pattern software and introduce you to the STOLL knitting machines. There will be an introduction to the STOLL-artwork® Adobe® Photoshop® extension as well.
TARGET GROUP
This course is aimed at designers and professionals, teachers and students.
FEE INFO
€ 1200,- (ex. VAT)
Fee includes:
- All material costs – you will go home with a small personal swatch library.
- A tasteful lunch
WHEN
All 5-day courses starting on Monday until Friday from 09.30 to 17.00
If due to the COVID-19 outbreak measures taken by the government are still in place and prevent us from running the knitwear course, your fee will be fully refunded.
2023
Week 13
Week 28
Week 43
27 – 31 March
10 – 14 July
23 – 27 October
Available
Available
Available
WHERE
KNITWEAR LAB
Josephine Bakerstraat 81
Almere – The Netherlands
For more information or to register for one of the dates, use the message box below or contact us by phone.
+31 36 848 00 91
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Cultuurfonds Almere zet zich in voor een levendig en cultuurrijk Almere. Het stimuleringsfonds helpt de Almeerse culturele sector sterker te worden en moedigt deze aan om meer samen te werken, met elkaar én andere sectoren. Daarnaast investeert Cultuurfonds Almere in ondernemerschap, innovatie, talent en creativiteit. Het fonds doet dit door financiële bijdragen te verstrekken aan cultuurmakers en organisaties in alle disciplines, van amateur tot professioneel.