Embroidery, weaving, knitting and sewing are all ancient arts, still popular with all ages (cross-stitch and knitting especially when a baby's on the way!). However, some of the older, more complex techniques are perhaps falling into disuse: young girls don't sew their own trousseaus anymore!

Courses & Teachers
Cross-stitch and tapestry
Cross-stitch is one of the most popular (and easiest) forms of embroidery, ideal for decorating cushions, towels, sheets, the baby's bibs…
Tapestry stitch (wool or cotton) is even quicker and normally used with printed canvas.

Teacher: Antonella De Simoni, in Piansano
Tel.0761.450094.

Crochet and Découpage
Less cumbersome for travellers than those dangeous knitting needles! Your crochet hook and wool or cotton fit easily into your bag or pocket.
Who hasn't heard of découpage? Have a go at personalising those old bits of furniture or bric-a-brac…

Teacher: Antonella De Simoni, in Piansano
Tel. 0761.450094

Dressmaking
- For the family
- Professional tailoring
- Pattern design and cutting out

Teacher: Vincenza Pallotta
Via dei Mille 18 - Viterbo
Tel. 0761.326200
quinnipak@libero.it