While we are still in the process of creating our new online shop, we invite you to shop locally, at our creative space, located in Vilnius station area (Pylimo st. 60). Come to explore some unique ideas for Christmas! Here you will find a variety of handmade items, from local ceramics, to colourful jewellery from […]
Shibori textiles dyeing workshop with Liucija Textiles. Shibori is a traditional Japanese textiles dyeing technique, where by folding, tying, stitching, twisting, compressing a fabric, patterns are created. This dyeing technique is a great way to make your plain clothes more interesting or renew old clothes. So bring your old (or new) clothes or just any fabric […]
On the 21st of November, 7 pm, we are going to have another Shibori textiles dyeing workshop with Liucija Textiles. Shibori is a traditional Japanese textiles dyeing technique, where by folding, tying, stitching, twisting, compressing a fabric, patterns are created. During the workshop, while enjoying a cup of tea, we will talk about a variety of […]
Ne)matomos gijos – (In)visible threads by Julija Rukanskaitė [EN] On the 3rd of August, 6pm, we invite you to the presentation of an artistic investigation by Julija Rukanskaitė, developed during Ideas Block Textiles Summer course. During the project the artist explored the performative aspect of weaving. Looking at it as a freeing ritualistic practice the […]
Shibori textiles dyeing workshop with Liucija Textiles at Ideas Block creative space in Vilnius, Lithuania. All those interested in participating in this workshop we recommend to register by sending a message to Ideas Block LT, as we have a limited amount of spaces. Shibori is a traditional Japanese textiles dyeing technique, where by folding, tying, stitching, twisting, compressing a fabric, […]
Come to make Art with us! We are launching our residency program for up and coming artists from all disciplines. We invite you to develop your project during the summer at Ideas Block, with all our tools, and space at your disposal, including whatever we might assist you with. The aim at the end is […]
Textiles and surface design course | Tekstilės ir paviršių dekoravimo kursai [EN] We invite you to participate in textiles and surface design course at Ideas Block creative space. Everyone who wishes to learn something new, deepen their knowledge or is planning to study textiles/ surface design/ graphic design/ illustration course abroad or in Lithuania, are welcome […]
“Language” is an art installation shown as the first exhibit in the gallery at the newly born creative space Ideas Block LT, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Showing from Feb 9 to March 9, 2017. Work in collaboration between Liucija Dervinyte and Roberto Becerra. Language is energy. Through voice and language energy is transferred. With different purposes is this […]
Usually I’m not very interested in the worldwide trends, or something that is happening extensively, because most of the time it’s too closely related to massive production, has a strong odour of simple consumerism, is very predictable and far away from the true innovation. But today I’m totally immersed into a trend that not only […]
It is fascinating how the smallest details, patterns and textures intertwine and repeat in the world around us. Each structure resembles another one. We, ourselves, are a smaller repetition of a bigger picture, just like structures of trees or rivers. Who we are and what we create becomes an integral part of nature, a complex net of patterns. […]
Today on the blog we have an opportunity to get an insight into the creative world of a fibre artist and photographer Summer Moore. She creates unique handwoven jewellery pieces in her New York based studio, under the brand name Lesh. Initially Summer’s interest in fibre arts was inspired by antique Andean textiles seen in Peru, later influenced by the […]