Weaving Residency in Athens - Summer 2025

7-Week Independent Studio Residency

This 7-week weaving residency in Athens, Greece, offers one weaver or textile artist the opportunity to work independently in a fully equipped professional studio with access to a computerised 16-shaft dobby loom, sustainable materials, and tailored mentoring from award-winning textile artist Maria Stavropoulou founder of MARIA SIGMA Studio.

Designed for self-motivated practitioners, the residency supports the development of a personal project or body of work, with a balance of technical guidance, space, and time for creative exploration.

What’s Included:

– In-person induction and training on the Toika Eeva 16-shaft computerised loom and Weavepoint Software
– Ongoing 1:1 online mentoring and feedback with Maria throughout the 6 weeks
– Final in-person review and discussion at the end of the residency
– Access to a dedicated desk and laptop
– Full use of all weaving tools and studio equipment
– Access to a selection of yarns and sustainable materials from studio stock (OPTIONAL)
– Shared access to a bright, well-equipped textile studio in Athens
– Private nearby accommodation in a studio flat with Acropolis view and parking spot

Who This Is For:

This residency is ideal for experienced weavers and textile artists who:
– Are comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
– Have prior experience with multi-shaft looms or are eager to learn via focused induction
– Wish to deepen their technical skills or explore a self-led project
– Are interested in sustainable weaving, structure, and material experimentation

Residency Fee

The total cost for the 7-week residency is €2,200, which includes:
– Private accommodation (valued at €875 for 6 weeks)
– Studio access, loom and laptop use, weaving tools
– Yarn and materials (+€250 OPTIONAL)
– Initial in-person induction, remote mentoring sessions, and final in-person review

Payment Terms:

– €800 deposit to secure your place (non-refundable)
– Balance due 4 weeks before residency begins

Dates:

28/07/25 - 12/09/2025

How to Apply:

To apply for the Summer 2025 residency, please email the following to info@mariasigma.com:
– Your CV
– A portfolio or link to your website
– A short statement (max 300 words) about your work and what you hope to explore during the residency

Email subject line:
“Application – Weaving Residency Summer 2025 ”

This helps ensure your application is properly received and reviewed.