Consultations at Atelier Māya

The atelier is a working research studio. It is not open for drop-in visits or informal studio tours.

A consultation is a one-on-one advisory session for artists, designers, researchers, brands, and practitioners seeking informed guidance drawn from years of field research, studio practice, and professional experience.

Sessions may focus on textile research, product and collection development, creative direction, educational programming, studio development, cultural partnerships, and research-led creative practice.

What is a Māya Consultation

A consultation is a focused one-on-one session with Lizane Louw — artist, designer, textile researcher, and founder of Atelier Māya.

It is a paid professional engagement, designed for individuals, studios, and organisations. We are happy to connect with anyone seeking guidance on the studio’s research in heritage craft, sustainable textile practice, and material research, as well as our development of contemporary print culture.

Consultations are shaped around your questions, challenges, or areas of exploration. You come with intention. You leave with clarity.

Who is this for

Consultations are suited for:

- Designers and creative practitioners exploring sustainable material systems, heritage print techniques, or responsible colour

- Brands and studios seeking creative direction in craft research and slow design thinking

- Researchers, journalists, and educators working in the field of heritage textiles, sustainable fashion, or cultural craft preservation

Areas of consultation

Craft & Textile Research
– Block printing, Bagru printing, Bhujpur printing, and heritage print traditions in India
– Block design development with woodblock carver communities in Ahmedabad and the Southern Himalayas
– Dabu resist printing, wax resist techniques, indigo dyeing, and layered surface design
– Natural dye systems, responsible colour development, and contemporary approaches to colour in textile practice
– Textile field research, craft-led methodologies, and responsible engagement with artisan communities

Product & Brand Development
– Sustainable textile design, material sourcing, product development, and collection building
– Translating heritage craft into contemporary products, experiences, and creative businesses
– Creative direction and brand positioning rooted in craft, culture, material understanding, and research
– Developing meaningful and commercially viable products informed by fieldwork and design thinking

Creative Practice Development
– Building a research-led creative practice, independent studio, atelier, or educational platform
– Workshop development, educational programming, and experience design for creative practitioners and organisations
– Cultural partnerships, collaborations, artist residencies, and interdisciplinary project development
– Atelier Māya's research focus, fieldwork, and the practitioners, traditions, and places that continue to inform our work

Consultations draw on years of field research, studio practice, and professional experience with master printers and craft communities. They are intended for serious practitioners, researchers, designers, brands, and organisations seeking informed guidance within the areas listed above.

How it works

1. Submit your enquiry

Use the enquiry form below to briefly describe what you would like to discuss. This helps ensure the session is informative, useful and structured for your needs.

2. Confirmation and payment

Once your enquiry has been reviewed, you will receive a booking confirmation and payment link. Sessions are confirmed upon receipt of payment.

3. Your consultation

Consultations take place at Atelier Māya in Berlin or via video call for international clients. Duration and format are confirmed during booking.

Rates

60 minutes
A focused one-on-one session for individuals, creative practitioners, researchers, and small studios seeking guidance, clarity, or direction within their practice or project.
90 minutes
For brands, organisations, institutions, and project-based enquiries seeking deeper creative direction, material strategy, or research-led guidance. Includes a brief written summary of key directions discussed during the session.
For ongoing collaborations, partnerships, institutional projects, or multi-session engagements developed in collaboration with Atelier Māya. All project-based work begins with a Creative Direction Session.