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Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts – Felting Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Textilgestalter/in im Handwerk - Filzen

The vocational training as a Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts specializing in Felting is a 3-year recognized apprenticeship. You will learn to shape textile materials using traditional and modern felting techniques and to create creative utility and art objects.

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What you do

  • Select, prepare, and dye textile fibers (e.g., wool).
  • Apply and perfect various felting techniques (wet felting, needle felting).
  • Develop designs and sketches for textile products (e.g., clothing, accessories, decorations).
  • Create individual art and utility objects from felt.
  • Perform quality control on finished products and rework them as needed.
  • Advise customers, discuss individual wishes, and implement orders.
  • Maintain and service tools, machines, and the workplace.

Requirements

  • At least a good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school certificate (Mittlere Reife).
  • Strong creativity, a sense for colors and shapes, and aesthetic perception.
  • Fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and patience.
  • Diligence, precision, and an eye for detail.
  • Interest in textile materials, handicrafts, and design processes.
  • Physical resilience (e.g., standing, handling materials, working with water).
  • Communication skills for customer consultation and teamwork.

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in artisan workshops, studios, or craft businesses.
  2. 2Establishing your own studio or shop as a self-employed individual.
  3. 3Specialization in specific felting techniques, products, or artistic directions.
  4. 4Further training to become a master craftsperson (Handwerksmeister/in) in the textile sector.
  5. 5Further education in related design or art fields.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts – Felting Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts – Felting Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts – Felting Ausbildung?

At least a good secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school certificate (Mittlere Reife).; Strong creativity, a sense for colors and shapes, and aesthetic perception.; Fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and patience.; Diligence, precision, and an eye for detail..

Where can I find open Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts – Felting Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Textile Designer/Craftsperson in Handicrafts – Felting

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.