Pavla Žeravíková

2.59 The Specific Themes and Potential of Textile Art Making as a Means of Becoming Conscious of One’s Own Personal and Cultural Identity (Paper)

Pavla Žeravíková – Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

Abstract:

I consider textile art making as a personal artistic statement that uniquely reflects one’s own life experiences. Working with textile materials evokes memories connected to intimate, sensory experiences – such as specific touches, smells, sounds, colours, patterns, structures, and emotions. I will present inspiring examples of approaches in textile art and art education that encourage the exploration of one’s inner world, family narratives, personal places, and cultural heritage.

10.48 Spirit of Place: Felting the Soul of Olomouc (Workshop)

Pavla Žeravíková – Department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

Abstract:

In this hands-on workshop, participants are invited to explore the spirit of Olomouc through the gentle, tactile art of felting. Guided by the theme of genius loci – the unique atmosphere of place – you will create a small, felted brooch shaped like a stone, blending colourful wool fibres that reflect your impressions and emotional responses to the city.

As the layers of wool merge, they form a soft, symbolic object infused with personal memory and sense of place. Through simple embroidery, you’ll then inscribe your brooch with a word, symbol, or message – an intimate gesture of reflection. Inspiration may also be drawn from traditional Haná embroidery, a regional folk heritage rooted in the local landscape.

The finished brooch will serve as a tactile memento, a felted fragment of your journey – evoking the quiet beauty, cultural richness, and emotional resonance of Olomouc.