Weber*markt Haslach 2025

We are participating in the FASERZONE!

This summer 2025, Haslach in Upper Austria will once again become a meeting place for textile enthusiasts: Under the theme COLOURFUL , a diverse programme awaits you with three colourful exhibitions – featuring works by Arezou Shayesteh Sadafian, Delphine Legér and a selection of spectacular Life Ball costumes. There will also be numerous courses, exciting supporting events, the international WEBER*MARKT and the popular FASERZONE.

The FASERZONE will take place from 25 – 27 July 2025 and we at Zürcher Stalder will be there again! The focus will be on textile materials, yarns and accessories, ideal for anyone who enjoys weaving, embroidery or knitting.

FASERZONE opening hours:

Friday, 25 July: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 26 July: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 27 July: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

More information at: www.textile-kultur-haslach.at

Weavers' Meeting 2025

An event for all weaving enthusiasts!

The second Weavers’ Meeting is taking place – an inspiring day dedicated to the art of weaving.

Join us on 12 October 2025 when we bring together weaving enthusiasts from all over the region!

The Weavers’ Meeting is a unique opportunity to:

  • Exchange ideas,
  • present creative projects,
  • master challenges together,
  • and to learn from other weavers.

The day offers a varied programme with time for informal discussions and inspiring moments. Bring your own projects and share your experiences, ask questions or be inspired by the work of other participants.

 

Sign up now to secure your place! Sign up here

We look forward to an unforgettable day full of creativity, community and inspiration – and to welcoming you to the second ever Weavers’ Meeting!

Embroidery for Peace 2025

“Praised be You, my Lord, through our Mother Earth,
who sustains and governs us,
and who produces varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.”

~ Excerpt from the Canticle of the Sun by Francis of Assisi

This year’s theme:

Brother Sun, Sister Moon, and Mother Earth

Exactly 800 years ago, Francis of Assisi wrote the “Canticle of the Sun” – a poetic hymn of creation, a prayer filled with gratitude and peace. Let yourself be inspired and create your own textile artwork that expresses a deep connection with nature, the beauty of life, and the desire for peace.

Just as Francis included “Brother Sun” and “Sister Moon” in his poetry, incorporate colours, patterns, and textures into your embroidery to create a vibrant symbol of harmony. Each stitch becomes an act of mindfulness, each motif a sign of hope. Join us in setting a creative sign for world peace!

What does the “Canticle of the Sun” mean to you? What images and thoughts arise in your mind? Bring your ideas to life through embroidery!

 

Tip from artist Ingrid Eggimann-Jonsson:
Shimmer & Shine: Metallic Thread and Sparkling Beads

Let your embroidery shine! Enhance your artwork with metallic effect threads and shimmering beads for a special brilliance. Add sparkling accents and see how glow and shimmer bring your embroidery to life. Give it a try!

 

A Design for Inspiration and Guidance

Once again, this year, Ingrid Eggimann-Jonsson has created a design for the theme. You can use it as guidance and inspiration for your embroidery. Simply download and print it directly here.

The design is especially helpful for beginners but primarily serves as inspiration. You are welcome to develop your own ideas or modify the design as you like. The original design is approximately 22 cm high and 35 cm wide, but you can adjust the size of your embroidery as needed.

Transferring a design onto light fabric: Tape the printed design in the desired size to a window. Place the fabric over it and carefully trace the design onto the fabric with a pencil.

Transferring a design onto dark fabric: Use tailor’s carbon paper that transfers white on the underside. Place the carbon paper face down on the fabric and the design on top. Fix everything well to prevent shifting. Trace the lines with a hard pen and, if needed, go over them with a white fabric marker.

 

We look forward to your participation!

You can send us your piece in the fall for the exhibition. Embroideries from abroad are very welcome!

The exhibition of the completed peace embroideries will take place from October 26 – November 16, 2025 at the Kulturort Garnlager. You are warmly invited to the opening event on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM!

 

Participation in the exhibition:

Send your embroidery by October 17, 2025 to:

Zürcher Stalder AG
Gewerbestrasse 9
3421 Lyssach

Important: Please hem the finished embroidery and iron it on a soft surface from the back.

Make sure to attach your name and address on the back of the embroidery!

If you would like your embroidery returned by mail, please enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope.

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For further inspiration, visit our Pinterest page, where we have curated a collection of images related to this theme.

Share your process or finished embroidery on social media using the hashtag #Friedenssticken .

Exhibition catalogue

Friedrich Zürcher 1924 – 2024

The comprehensive exhibition catalogue for the past exhibition Friedrich Zürcher 1924 – 2024, with insights into the life of the artist and co-founder of Zürcher & Co (now Zürcher Stalder AG), is available for CHF 35. We would be happy to send you the catalogue. Simply contact us by e-mail at zsag@zsag.ch or by telephone on +41 34 448 42 42.

Please note that this catalogue is only available in German.

Our Exhibition Space

Kulturort Garnlager

At Kulturort Garnlager , located in the top floor in our Building, exhibitions of textile art and handicrafts are regularly hosted.

You can find the latest information on upcoming exhibitions at www.kulturortgarnlager.org .

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