With Manual Skills to Your Own Business
📍 Štip | October 7, 2025
Students from the textile department participated in workshops dedicated to embroidery
🧵Students from the textile department participated in workshops dedicated to embroidery, various types of hand stitches, and sashiko embroidery, under the mentorship of fashion designer Irina Tosheva.
📍Through hands-on practice, the young participants discovered the beauty of traditional techniques and how they can become part of a modern and sustainable fashion expression.
🎨 “Shibori Dyeing” Workshop
📍 Štip | October 7, 2025
Exploring how to create unique Shibori patterns using natural dyes, folding techniques, stitching,
and the addition of leaves 🍃.
Under the mentorship of fashion designer and sustainability educator Irina Tosheva, participants explored how to create unique Shibori patterns using natural dyes, folding techniques, stitching, and the addition of leaves 🍃.
🧵 After the materials dry, a second workshop will follow – creatively combining the dyed pieces into a patchwork design.
🌿 Implementing the green agenda in textiles
The project officially launched in Štip at the “Dimitar Miraschiev” Secondary School with the first set of workshops, “With Manual Skills to Your Own Business”.
Participants engaged in two inspiring sessions — embroidery and creative repurposing of traditional milieus — under the guidance of renowned designer Irina Tosheva.
We were especially honored by the presence of H.E. Mr. Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, his wife Elvira Zlatić Presker, and Ms. Gyule Višaj, Economic Director at the Embassy.
We firmly believe thatcreativity, tradition, and women’s solidarity are powerful tools for achieving economic independence and promoting local development. We are deeply grateful for the support that fuels our motivation to continue!
