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Universiteit Gent
Universiteit GentEuropean Master Programme in Textile Engineering (E-Team)
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The Master of Science in Textile Engineering program is a two-year program in the field of textile technology. It is one of the oldest international programs of Ghent University. The training is a joint initiative of AUTEX, the worldwide association of textile universities. This English-taught master’s program is also called E-TEAM: European Textile Engineering Advanced Master. E-TEAM is still unique and offers students intensive mobility and high-quality multidisciplinary education in the field of textile technology. From the next edition, the global character will be structurally anchored by stronger involvement of partners from outside Europe and a program reform will be introduced to make better use of this potential.
The three main objectives of the program are to acquire knowledge and fundamental insights about textile materials, processes and applications, personal development and international networking.
E-TEAM’s primary goal is to acquire the necessary academic knowledge in the field of textile technology and to learn to apply this knowledge to design and develop innovative advanced textile products and processes.
In the first three semesters, the students follow lessons, each time around a different theme, namely textile materials (semester 1), production processes (semester 2) and technical applications (semester 3). In the fourth semester, students work on their master’s thesis, on a topic and location of their choice.
Teaching is provided by the most renowned teachers from around the world. They give their subject as an intensive course during one week at the location where the students are or supervise a student with the master’s thesis in their lab. Curriculums run across courses and semesters and provide a deepening of specific themes, such as computational methods and sustainability. There is significant industry input and two of the instructors even have their own businesses.
Extensive mobility plays a major role in personal development: students spend two to four semesters abroad, are part of a multicultural group and are taught by international teachers, each with their own communication style and learning method, in a changing environment and culture. Students become flexible, communicative, enterprising and solution-oriented. In addition, competences, skills and attitudes are actively developed through learning lines on scientific, critical and design thinking.
The many formal and informal contacts with local and international students, teachers, researchers and companies ensure that students can already build on an international and diverse network when they graduate.
E-TEAM alumni mainly choose a job in the textile or material industry, the supply sector (textile machine construction, chemistry) or sectors where textile products are used (transport, furniture sector, medical sector, construction, protection, etc.). Furthermore, all jobs are also open to typical engineering profiles: consultancy, government, education and research, …
About 1 in 6 E-TEAM alumni obtains a PhD.
What is particularly striking is the large share of international careers: almost half of the graduates opt for a job abroad.
From the 2020-2022 edition (starting in academic year 2020-2021), the first semester will always be organized at Ghent University, the second semester will rotate between University of West Attica (Greece, edition 2020-2022), Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain) , edition 2021-2023) and Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Ingénieurs Sud Alsace (France, edition 2022-2024) while for the third semester, students can choose between University of Borås (Sweden) and Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan). The fourth semester is reserved for a master’s thesis at a location of your choice.
Technologiepark 70 A Gent 9052 Belgium
Madeline
MadelineDe stoffenmadamMore Info
Madeline, that’s Nancy Moerenhout and also a piece of An Van Dessel.
Madeline the fabric madam is my dream that came true in 2014. Years earlier I made my first knitting and then switched to sewing lessons. Beautiful fabrics became a passion. One I’d like to share with you. Via the store in Lier, the webshop or a cozy workshop.
Pop in if you’re in the area? I would like to get to know you.
NANCY X
A fabric store five minutes by bike from my house: a silent wish and a danger at the same time. First I was an enthusiastic customer, then I gave workshops and now I work part-time in this wonderful store.
My main occupation is a teacher, which comes in handy during the workshops. When my oldest son was born, I became addicted to sewing and beautiful fabrics. It’s fantastic that I can now partly turn that hobby into my profession. Would you like to meet us?
AN X
I’m Shanna, Nancy’s eldest daughter. Admittedly, working in my mom’s fabric shop… it wasn’t the job of my dreams right away. But three years ago we gave it a shot and this turned out to be the best decision ever!
I am responsible for the webshop, how my mom combined that with the store all this time is a mystery to me, because the webshop of Madeline de Stoffenmadam, that is more than a full-time job!
That I spend every day between ladies who share a common passion is quite special. I wouldn’t want anything else, that makes working here even more pleasant and enjoyable.
In the meantime I took a “sewing for beginners” course, and that An can even teach someone like me to sew says a lot about the fantastic teacher she is! I’ve been in the shop myself for a few months now. How I enjoy those chats! And I learn so much from you, our customers, it’s a pleasure every day.
SHANNA X
My name is Hilde, now 59 years young and I have been sewing for as long as I can remember. When I got the chance to work for Madeline at the end of 2016, I was thrilled! My dream job, finally!
Since then I have joined the “Team Madeline” and I am full of conviction in the store every day, cutting fabrics and assisting customers with advice and assistance. I am a retoucher, sewing is my passion. Customers can always contact me for advice and a nice chat.
HILDE X
OPENING HOURS
Monday 12h – 17h
Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Closed on Sundays
Kantstraat 4 Lier 2500 Belgium
Academy for Fine Arts Sint-Niklaas
Academy for Fine Arts Sint-NiklaasFashion Contact: Maureen De Clercq Ellen MonstreyMore Info
Studeren aan de afdeling mode vereist een grote inzet. Er wordt gestart met mode-figuurtekenen. Daarna wordt er geëxperimenteerd met baalkatoen om tot nieuwe stoftexturen te komen. Er wordt gewerkt rond het historisch kostuum, etnische groepen, zelfgekozen thema’s. Elk kledingstuk is het resultaat van een diepgaand onderzoek. Aan het einde van de cursus wordt geleerd om een portfolio samen te stellen waarmee je in de modewereld kan aantonen dat je zelfstandig een collectie kan ontwerpen. Het hoogtepunt is de presentatie van de eigen afgewerkte collectie gepresenteerd op een originele locatie met als sluitstuk de wervelende en hoog gewaardeerde modeshow met nationale uitstraling (klik hier voor meer info over de modeshow).
Boonhemstraat 1 Sint-Niklaas 9100 Belgium
Schoonheidsschool
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What is Schoonheidsschool?
Schoonheidsschool is an important provider of courses in beauty, wellness and fashion. Our school is part of an international education group that offers group courses, home studies and virtual classes in various European countries. This solid and proven base makes us well-established and succesful in the Belgian market.
As an expert in eduaction and entrepreneurship, we teach you a profession in a quick and practical way, which allows you to immediately get started in your new field of work. Our courses are created by independent entrepreneurs with years of experience in their field. They are happy teach you all the tricks of the trade. Schoonheidsschool wants to make a real difference for you. We’re glad to help you find your dream job, boost your career or become self-employed.
What do we stand for?
We’ve made it our mission to make learning easier than ever. We offer a wide variety of courses, designed for people trying to gain new skills without wasting time or sacrificing other parts of their life. We make sure our courses are easy to combine with your current job, hobbies and responsibilities.
Our goal is to give people around the entire world the right tools to get all the knowledge and skills they need in order to pursue their professional dreams.
We also believe knowledge is power. We realize that our audience consists of motivated people who want to learn about the fields they’re passionate about – and we aim to help keep them informed.
Rue Royale 203 Sint-Joost-ten-Node 1210 Belgium
Frankrijklei 127 Antwerpen 2000 Belgium
Simpernelstraat 27 Hasselt 3511 Belgium
Oude Brusselseweg 125 Gent 9050 Belgium
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Cefret est le centre de formation sectorielle pour l’industrie textile.
Nous conseillons et assistons les travailleurs et les candidats travailleurs du secteur textile sur différents points charnières de leur carrière. Nous voulons leur apporter un soutien et une orientation maximum dans le développement et le renforcement de leurs compétences tout au long de leur carrière.
Nous aidons également les entreprises textiles dans le développement d’une politique de compétences et d’accompagnement du personnel.
Boulevard Industriel 62 Mouscron 7700 Belgium
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The workshops are a moment of sharing where time stands still : a unique immersive experience in a cosy atmosphere where participants return home with a personalised leather piece and a strong feeling of pride 🙂
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Experience is not required. Only good eyes, and your good mood!
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You will find below the calendar of workshops. And at the bottom of the page you have more info & pictures about each workshop.
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Note that we also offer customised and team building workshops. Do not hesitate to contact us 🙂
The Brand
Kinamania is an independent Brussels-based atelier with a passion for leather. We make fine iconic footwear inspired by cultural heritage and revisited with elegance and dare. The shoes are made in Spain and Portugal.
“I find my inspiration in basic footwear styles that have stood the test of time to which I add fashion-forward details. This is my way of reinventing heritage.” Kristina
The brand has two main lines – The Essentials which are timeless collections and The Collaborations where Kristina partners with artists, artisans and craft-based NGOs to put their craft in the spotlight.
Collaborations
Kristina has a deep appreciation of makers and cultural heritage combined with a passion for leather as a primary raw material. Driven by her curiosity and her hunger for discovery of creative works, she collaborates with artisans and artists on her shoe collections and takes great pride in partnering, when possible, with craft-based NGOs that drive real changes in people’s lives.
The founder
Former designer and production director to the Johnny Farah House of leather accessories – between Beirut & NY – Kristina Zouein spent countless hours in artisans’ workshops. As a self-taught designer, this was a very formative experience.
In 2015 and with more than 10 years experience, she decides to create Kinamania, a slow fashion brand of accessories with a balanced mix of humility, sobriety and dare.
Of Canadian-Lebanese origins, Kristina lived most of her life in Beirut, until she met her partner and moved to Brussels a few years ago
A committed brand : Kinamania X Cancer
“In November 2019, I was diagnosed with breast cancer which pushed me to redefine the way I am leading my life and my business. Statistics show that 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and I was chocked when I learnt those numbers, especially to discover that so many women, like myself, below the age of 40 go through this for reasons that are still unclear. Since then, I have committed to support cancer research.”
Leather and sustainability
Kinamania shoes are made from domesticated animal skins that are raised in agricultural settings and treated in European tanneries that are certified for their environmentally friendly working method.
The European leather industry is at the forefront of the conversation and innovation towards lower impact and circular practices :
+ to reduce chemical usage, water, and waste compared to traditional tanning processes.
+ to make sure that animals from which the hide is used are being treated well
+ to ensure that people who produce the leather are treated fairly
Fun facts to know 🙂
+++ It is through a failed romance with a Spaniard that Kristina discovered the abarca sandal style. This traditional Spanish sandal was the trigger to her shoe brand.
+++ KinaMania is a brand name with roots in ‘menorquina’, the alternative name for the abarca sandal which was originally handmade on the island of Menorca in the Baleares. The mania for Kinas is born from menorquina mania!
+++ The shoes have singer name and the subtitles refer to uplifting songs that align to the Craft Your Day tagline.
+++ The tag line says CRAFT YOUR DAY with two dashes. The two dashes symbolise the craftsmanship and hand-stitched design signature of the Kinamania fine footwear atelier.
Atypical leather-craft workshops
Kristina also offers creative leathercraft workshops combining leather and modern technology.
The objective behind those workshops is that participants personalise a beautiful object – in a warm and friendly atmosphere – and proudly return home with a unique souvenir.
WE ARE OPEN !
In the prestigious Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, center Brussels !
Kinamania will be here until July 25.
Looking forward to welcoming you!
Galerie du Roi 22, 1000, Brussels
Open Tue-Sun from 11H-19H
Galerie du Roi 22 Brussels 1000 Belgium
13 Bollinckx Street Brussels 1070 Belgium
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MAKE
YOUR OWN
LINGERIE
with De Lingerie Academie
ABOUT US
de Lingerie Academie was founded in 2017 by Sabine Janssens, lingerie designer and teacher
With her many years of experience (since 2006) she develops lingerie patterns and courses. With De Lingerie Academie she wants to pass on her passion for lingerie making.
De Lingerie Academie consists of talented people with creativity and passion for making lingerie.
Each teacher contributes something unique, and they are all equally committed to delivering high-quality workshops.
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ABOUT US
Madam Trico, alias Petra Janssens, is a former primary school teacher addicted to handicrafts.
My first great love was knitting. I’ve been knitting since I was 6, and until about 5 years ago that was my greatest passion. Then I found my pleasure in crocheting and Tunisian crochet and it became very difficult to divide my time between these 3 craft techniques. And now, a little over a year ago, a friend convinced me to learn to sew too. I immediately left and I sewed together a lot of clothes and handbags that year to tell you 🙂
When I saw the opportunity to open the store in Steenokkerzeel at the end of December, I didn’t hesitate for long. It was with a heavy heart that I said goodbye to 20 fantastic students, but I felt it was time for something new.
I can’t wait to share my passion for handicrafts with the world!
Mulslaan 7 Steenokkerzeel 1820 Belgium
t Stoffenhoekske
t StoffenhoekskeMore Info
Greta Bogaerts started ’t Stoffenhoekske in 1985 at the Merksemsebaan 115 in Wijnegem. Now, more than 30 years later, this fabric shop is an established name in Antwerp.
After a technical training ‘Snit & Naad’ at the Sancta-Maria Institute in Deurne, Greta wanted to be able to experience her passion the way she wanted. This enthusiasm became a motivation to start her own business. On September 1, 1985, ’t Stoffenhoekske was born.
Several years after the start, the supply and the number of customers exceeded the capacity of the building. In 1990, ’t Stoffenhoekske moved from Merksemsebaan to its current location on Turnhoutsebaan. But again the corner burst at the seams after a few years. When the adjacent building was put up for sale, a great opportunity presented itself to further expand the store in order to offer customers a clearer overview. Ten years after this second expansion, the next adjacent building was also purchased, which was furnished as an additional studio space and training room.
At the same time, the services offered also expanded. ‘ t Stoffenhoekske started in 1985 with the sale of fashion fabrics and sewing supplies. Customers also got all the sewing advice they wanted. After the move, Greta started with the first sewing courses, in her own living room and on a much smaller scale and less frequent than today.
Customers increasingly asked for curtains and drapes. After additional courses, Greta started making quality custom curtains. The high-quality fabrics in the range and the perfect finish ensured satisfied customers and new customers. Greta’s daughters Saartje and Lientje, who both followed an intensive course in window decoration, have been working in the business for several years now. This collection of hands and expertise makes it possible to accept and complete larger assignments as well. For example, ’t Stoffenhoekske is now increasingly making curtains for schools, retirement homes, companies, etc. all over the country.
In the early years, ’t Stoffenhoekske also moved. Greta went to annual fairs with fashion fabrics and attended the annual Easter market on the Turnhoutsebaan in Wijnegem. There was also a fashion show in which every piece of clothing was made by hand. The fashion show is now history, but ’t Stoffenhoekske is still represented every year on the Easter market.
’t Stoffenhoekske has come a long way since the first stitch in 1985. Today you will not only find a wide range of unique fashion fabrics and merchandise, but you can also find tailor-made carpets and curtains with free measurement and installation. The repair service continues to deliver on time and neatly. And the intricacies of the trade are explained at the regular and pleasant sewing courses.
’t Stoffenhoekske is far from finished.
Who are we?
Greta Bogaerts
(Founder and business manager)
Started with the shop in 1985. She manages the business, does the bookkeeping, guides the employees and helps where necessary, eg with measuring and placing curtains. Greta also supervises the sewing courses for adults.
Saartje Danckers
(In permanent employment since 2014)
Specialized in sales, customization, and retouching. Saartje completed a six-year course and a specialization year in Fashion, which gave her extensive knowledge and skills in fashion fabrics and customization. She also supervises the sewing courses for children.
Lientje Danckers
(In permanent employment since 2016)
Specialized in curtains, drapes, pull-up systems, panels and electrical controls for curtains in all shapes and sizes. Lientje followed a three-year course to become an expert in everything related to custom curtains.
Peggy Van Sandt
(On an independent basis since 2006)
Peggy entered ’t Stoffenhoekske for the first time as a participant in our sewing courses. Today she works freelance specializing in machine embroidery and retouching.
Greta and daughters Saartje and Lientje regularly attend training courses to update contemporary knowledge and to keep abreast of the latest materials, techniques and instruments.
Opening hours
Tuesday up to and including Friday: 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 6pm
Saturday: 9.30 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Turnhoutsebaan 253-257 Wijnegem 2110 ² Belgium
Acedemy of Fine Arts Lier
Acedemy of Fine Arts LierFashion and theater costumesMore Info
Mode en Theaterkostuums
ALLEEN HOGERE GRAAD (5 jaar)
7u/week Modeatelier
en 1u/week Kunstgeschiedenis
LIER
dagklas of avond- en weekendklas
8u per week
modeIn het modeatelier staat de originaliteit van iedere leerling centraal. In het eerste jaar verwerf je inzicht in het begrip mode. Stap voor stap leer je een lichaam tekenen in de juiste verhoudingen. Je maakt kennis met verschillende stoffen en materialen. En je leert kleuren combineren.
Later leer je onder deskundige begeleiding je eigen ideeën vormgeven en realiseren. Tegelijkertijd maak je een reis doorheen de kostuumgeschiedenis en leer je op een vernieuwende manier kijken naar modeontwerpers en beeldende kunst.
De studiedruk ligt hoog en mag niet onderschat worden. Er wordt veel gedrevenheid van jou verwacht. We tonen jouw creaties tijdens de verschillende projecten die we in samenwerking met derden organiseren.
Koepoortstraat 1 Lier 2500 Belgium