SAVE THE DATE!
ETN conference in Athens: 21. - 23.10.2026
We are extremely excited to announce that the 21st ETN Conference „VISIONS & TRADITIONS“ will take place in ATHENS, Greece from Octobre 21st to 23rd, 2026!
We have been working on planning that conference in this exceptional city for some time now and only recently received positive confirmation from the owners of the conference venue. Right in the heart of Athens – we are thrilled!
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Of course, organizing and hosting such a conference is impossible without local support. Therefore, we would like to introduce our valued partners in Athens, all of whom are young and very gifted textile artists:
Alexandra Bissa: https://alexandrabissa.com/ and @alexandrabissa
Ismini Samanidou: on instagram @isminisamanidou
Katerina Nakou: on instagram @katerinanakou
Maria Sigma: https://www.mariasigma.com/home and @mariasigma_woventextiles
Together, we will now begin the detailed planning of the conference programme. We will keep you updated with more information soon!
Definitely SAFE THAT DATE: Octobre 21st to 23rd, 2026
First impressions from our planning trip to Greece for the ETN conference in Athens:
- Studio Katarina Nakou
- Studio Alexandra Bissa
- Athens Knit Lab
- Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture
- Benaki Museum - Mentis - Antonopoulos (‘Nema) Passe-partout
- Museum of Folk Art and Tradition “Angeliki Hatzimichali”
- SEN - main office and window
- SEN - historical weaving studio
- BPF Ethnological Museum in Nafplio
photos: Christina Leitner, Ismini Samanidou