12th - 18th of September 2027
in Blois, France
Applications Are Now Closed
Thank you for an incredible response.
We have been truly overwhelmed by the extraordinary level of interest in Au Ver à Soie – Deux Siècles de Soie and by the remarkable number of applications we have received from around the world.
Applications are now closed, and our waiting list is also full.
Thank you to everyone who has shown such enthusiasm for this very special celebration. We are enormously grateful for your support and interest.
Please do come back and visit the website as we share the progress of the project and the journey towards September 2027.
12th - 18th of September 2027
in Blois, France
Join us to celebrate
200 years of Au Ver à Soie
In September 2027, we will celebrate 200 years of Au Ver à Soie.
For one remarkable week, the Château Royal de Blois will become the stage where history, silk and embroidery come together. Guided by renowned tutors, guests will have the rare opportunity to create a beautiful and exclusive piece inspired by this exceptional heritage.
About the event
A week like no other.
Conceived by Nathalie Boucher-Bothorel of Au Ver à Soie to celebrate more than 200 years of French silk thread manufacture, this landmark celebration will bring the story of Au Ver à Soie to life in the heart of France’s Loire Valley.
At its creative centre is a unique collaboration between Jenny Adin-Christie, Julie Romero, Alison Cole and Ekta Kaul, four of the world’s most respected embroidery artists, who will each design one part of a single commemorative project created especially for the occasion. Across four days of intimate tuition, guests will work with each tutor in turn, gradually bringing the complete design to life.
The finished embroidery will be exclusive to this event and will never be reproduced, released as a commercial kit or made available afterwards making this a truly singular opportunity to celebrate Au Ver à Soie’s remarkable heritage, learn from four exceptional artists and become part of a creative moment that will never be repeated.
