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ISTA e.V.- International School for Textile Arts in the middle of Germany is the place to go for everone who loves any kind of needlecraft and textile art.

ISTA e.V. is offering unique ways of training in contemporary hand-embroidery. Offering the basic techniques like more traditional based schools in Londor or Paris, ISTA e.V. is also offering all means of modernen textile design an. We lay a special emphasis on a fundamental (first class!) training in the craft of embroidery and always stay in touch with modern design and creative aspects.

Here each female and male lover of textile work will find its challenge. Whatever you are looking for: be it more traditional embroidery or the new age - you will always find the matching class! Wether you are a beginner or have advanced knowledge, we will sho you the basics and help you find your steps on your way to textile art.