Collective Threads

Participants will work with used fabrics, worn garments, and personal materials. The focus is not on technical perfection or craftsmanship, but rather on the gesture:

conscious patching, mindful repair, and the sharing of stories. The textile techniques will be explained in an introductory manner – no prior knowledge is necessary.


Participants are invited to bring their own fabrics that have meaning for them: a T-shirt, a piece of curtain, a shirt that bears a story. Together, they will create a space for caring, creative work, remembrance, and exchange.


The workshop will be held in German and English and is aimed at people aged 16 and over, regardless of previous experience. Materials will be provided.


If the participation fee is a hurdle for you, please contact m.roemer@smb.spk-berlin.de – we will find a solution together.


Joachim Perez is a textile artist and graduate of the Parsons School of Design in New York. In his work, he combines handcrafting techniques such as embroidery and sewing with themes such as masculinity, physicality, and queer identity. His installations have been exhibited internationally and understand textile practices as political, caring, and transformative gestures.

Venue: MEK Administration, Im Winkel 8, 14195 Berlin