When does the course take place?

The date is 27.06.2026. According to the event entry, the course begins at 10:00 AM and ends at 5:30 PM.

The course takes place at Trausnitz Castle in Landshut. The meeting point is the museum cash desk.

What is the participation fee?

The course fee is 60 Euros per person. For Arttextil members, the course costs 50 Euros. Additionally, there are 5 Euros for admission and 5 Euros for material costs.

Do I need prior knowledge?

No, the course is designed as an introduction to the basic techniques of sprang and is aimed at all interested parties.

Please bring writing materials, scissors, and snacks.

How many people can participate?

Registration is limited to a maximum of eight persons.

Discover Medieval Textile Techniques

Name: Discover Medieval Textile Techniques – Sprang
Start: 2026-06-27T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-27T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Burg Trausnitz

Experience Medieval Textile Art at Trausnitz Castle

This course combines exhibition experiences, historical research, and craft practice at one of Landshut's most impressive locations. At Trausnitz Castle, medieval textile techniques meet curatorial context, museological education, and an extraordinary art experience in a historical setting.

Between Prince's Weddings and Fabric History

Kicking off, curator and textile scientist Dr. Tanja Kohwagner-Nikolai introduces the special exhibition Royal Weddings – Networks for the Future. The focus is on courtly marriage strategies of the 15th century, splendid furnishings, and the symbolic power of clothing. Particularly exciting is the look at late medieval headgear that makes social roles, status, and representation visible.

The exhibition atmosphere at Trausnitz Castle enhances this perspective: walls, historical rooms, and the aura of the location make the contemplation of the works an immediate aesthetic experience. History appears here not as a sequence of abstract data, but as a visible cultural technique.

Sprang: Rediscovering a Rare Technique

In the second part, the course dedicates itself to the sprang technique, an ancient braiding method for creating elastic net weaves. Under the guidance of Dr. Katrin Kania, participants learn about the setup of the threads, the basic braiding, patterns with different-sized openings, and possible finishes. The work will use modern cotton threads while the technique remains accessible in its historical depth.

Sprang is one of the fascinating, rarely preserved textile techniques from prehistory, the Middle Ages, and modern times. The fact that the technique is being made visible again today points to the importance of museum education and cultural education: the past is not only explained but also experienced through one's own actions.

Historic Site, Craft Precision, Living Research

Trausnitz Castle provides the perfect setting for this. The site itself is one of the most significant residential and museum sites in Bavaria, combining art and wonder chambers, historic architecture, and current communication formats. The course is aimed at anyone who wants to not only observe textile cultural history but also grasp it with their hands.

It is precisely the combination of exhibition, research, and practical workshop that makes this event so appealing: a dialogue arises between fabric, symbolism, and historical memory. Those interested in textile art, the Middle Ages, curation, and experimental archaeology will find in this offering a rare glimpse into the workshop of knowledge.

Conclusion: This course at Trausnitz Castle offers a focused approach to medieval textile art and courtly culture. Visitors experience an inspiring connection of exhibition, craftsmanship, and historical insight. An event for all who want to not just see art history but feel it – an experience not to be missed live.