Masterclass: Creative Quilting with Yamuna Forzani

During this masterclass, artist Yamuna Forzani invites you into the enchanting universe of quilting, where color, texture, and storytelling intertwine. Along the way, she reveals how textiles can become powerful expressions of personal and collective identity.

What are you going to do? 

At the start of the day, you’ll dive into Yamuna’s vibrant universe as she presents her work and artistic process, sharing tactile treasures straight from her studio. Her practice is deeply rooted in explorations of identity and community, threads of inspiration that weave through everything she creates. She will also share the rich history of quilting, revealing the unexpectedly feminist stories and generations of craftswomen behind this powerful textile tradition.

After that, it’s your turn to create. You’ll craft a small quilted tapestry using a free‑embroidery foot on the sewing machine, layering fabrics and fiberfill to build a lush, double‑jersey texture. Along the way, you’ll experiment with additional techniques such as embroidery and beading, adding your own spark and narrative to the piece.

About Yamuna Forzani

Foto: Tommy de Lange

Yamuna Forzani is a multidisciplinary artist and queer activist. She has been a regular at our TextielLab since 2016, where she develops beautiful knitted artworks. She has extensive teaching experience, having taught at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, University of the Undeground Amsterdam, and recently at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. 

Practical information

• This masterclass is in English.
• It is useful if you already have some experience with a sewing machine.
• If you have beautiful beads or other materials you would like to incorporate into your quilt, you are welcome to bring them.
• Since there will be no opportunity to visit the museum during the day, you will not be charged an entrance fee.

Cancellation and reimbursement

What if you have bought a ticket but cannot attend the masterclass?   

1. If you let us know that you cannot attend at least four weeks before the masterclass, we can cancel your participation and give you a full refund. You can also choose to change your ticket to the same masterclass on another date, provided there are still places available. 
2. Unfortunately, if you cancel less than four weeks in advance, you are not entitled to a refund or rebooking.  
3. You may pass your ticket on to someone else. If so, we would like to know who will take your place no later than one week in advance.   

Please notify us of the cancellation or changes via [email protected]. We are of course also available for all your questions!