Activity
Discover the art of free-form embroidery and embellishment in this immersive workshop with artist Aitor Saraiba. Students will create their own textile “escapulario” or talisman, a piece designed to be personal and expressive, using a kit curated by Aitor that includes all the materials you need to bring your vision to life.
Aitor encourages intuitive stitching and experimentation, focusing on rhythm, texture, and creativity rather than strict patterns. Throughout the session, students will explore stitching techniques that allow for spontaneity, letting personal style guide the design.
By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a completed talisman, a tangible result of their creative journey, and the experience of having stitched in a supportive, relaxed environment under the guidance of the artist himself.
Dates + Times
Friday, April 3rd, 2026 from 5-9 pm ET
OR
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 10-2 pm ET
Location
Tatter Textile Library: 505 Carroll Street, #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Class Materials
All materials are included with ticket purchase.
Cost
$175
Our Teacher
Aitor Saraiba (Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 1983) lives and works in Madrid.
Aitor Saraiba is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans drawing, ceramics, textiles, painting, video, and photography. His imagery is emotionally charged and deeply personal, often rooted in autobiographical narratives. From a young age, Saraiba loved to draw and tell stories—passions that continue to inform his art today.
He holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Cuenca. His published works include El hijo del Legionario (2011), which won the Best Graphic Novel Award from IED in 2016, followed by Pajarillo (2012) and Nada más importa (2013). In later publications, such as Por el Olvido (2018) and Me encanta cuando tus garras acarician mi alma (2019)—the latter ranked among Spain’s top ten best-selling poetry books the week of its release—Saraiba began to shift from illustration to literature, emphasizing the power of the written word.
Since 2011, he has collaborated with the Centro Cerámico Talavera, producing over 50 ceramic works using the traditional Talavera style, which was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2019.
Saraiba’s ongoing exploration of form and material has led to Crisálidas, a series of textile sculptures resembling cocoons of varying sizes. These works showcase his sensitive approach to color and his skill in meticulous textile craft.
His work has been exhibited in numerous Spanish galleries, including Mad is Mad, Twin Gallery, Mutt, Galería Fúcares, and La Fresh Gallery. He has also participated in projects at institutions such as MUSAC (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León), the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, CA2M (Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo), and La Casa Encendida.
Currently, Saraiba is completing a PhD thesis on female psychic artists from the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is also involved in Sintonía Radiante, a research initiative exploring the intersections of art, magic, and science, as part of Matadero Madrid’s Estudios Críticos. In addition, he is finalizing production on his documentary El Círculo Mágico, which he wrote and directed.