Rein Reitsma (NL)

Wild Stitching: Coils, Ropes and Radical Forms

August 9th – August 15th 2026

Rein Reitsma Netherlands

Working in between the fields of product design and art, Rein patiently plays and crafts – presenting unusual, colorful objects that get featured in design shows. One-offs might end up in homes of design collectors or they open doors to commissioned work. By mixing up materials and bending the rules a bit Rein reimagines craft and tradition.

A dazzling quilt made of shirts, baskets of packaging straps, a hand woven QR-code, a flying raincoat – to name a few. But Rein often comes back to a few basics: weaving, coiling, knotting and making ready-mades. This particular way of working made Rein an early and proud member of the @_basketclub_

From ready-mades up to products on commission, his work is described as playful, easy to understand and to often set up a smile. So from time to time Rein spreads his love for crafting by giving workshops at art academies and design institutions.

www.reinreitsma.nl

Wild Stitching: Coils, Ropes and Radical Forms

August 9th – August 15th

Workshop Categories

The Workshop

Found in basketry traditions across cultures, coiling is one of the oldest and most universal fiber construction techniques. It is a simple yet fertile method based on wrapping, stitching and spiraling material into continuous form. In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of coiling as both a structural system and an expressive tool, understanding how repetition, tension and rhythm can generate volume and stability from the most elementary gesture.

We will begin by mastering the basic technique. Once the foundations are in place, the workshop will move into experimentation. Natural materials sourced directly from the Domaine will be combined with colorful yarns and ropes, creating dialogues between organic textures and threads, between raw fibers and constructed surfaces. Participants will test scale and proportion, moving from intimate objects to larger, more ambitious forms. The coil becomes a constructive element that can evolve into wearables, lighting pieces, furniture elements, parasols or even temporary shelters. Go big. Go wild.

This workshop invites participants to go beyond the basket and expand the technique into spatial exploration. Through hands-on making and collective experimentation, Boisbuchet will gradually be populated by playful woven forms rooted in the landscape.

BOOK WORKSHOP
Student: €990 TTC

BOOK WORKSHOP
Normal: €1360 TTC

Housing

  • Accommodation & food are included

  • We can accommodate for special catering

  • All participants sleep in dormitories

  • To book a private room or bring additional guests, get in touch: workshops@boisbuchet.org

Education

  • Our staff are available to help you conceptualize & produce your designs

  • Tools & materials are provided by Boisbuchet

  • All workshops are taught in English

  • The number of participants is limited to 22

Activities