MAISON TRICOT

• Studio-based introduction focused on materials, structure & prototyping

• Group size: 65 students

• €95 per student

• Studio sessions, factory visit & Antwerp design context

• Group size: 50 students (split groups)

• €180 per student

• Full high-end studio immersion & production insight

• Group size: 12 students

• €995 per student

• Yarn fundamentals: fibre, twist, count and texture

• Stitch and structure exploration

• Shape, proportion and finishing principles

• Hands-on experimentation in the Maison Tricot atelier

• Working with hand knitting machines and finishing tools

• Creating small studies and sample pieces

• Factory insight and production context

• Antwerp Design Experience (MoMu & design district)

• Understanding how craft translates to professional collections

(selected depending on level and learning objectives)

• Luxury knit construction & finishing

• Hybrid crochet × knit techniques

• Material behaviour & sustainability

• Industry prototyping & studio workflow

1. What is KA1 exactly?

 KA1 (Key Action 1) is the Erasmus+ action that funds international learning mobility for students, learners, teachers, and school teams.

Its purpose is to support participation in courses, training, internships, and educational programmes abroad.

 For secondary schools, VET colleges, applied universities and design schools, this means: students can join international courses funded by the school’s Erasmus+ mobility budget.

 Our 3-day masterclass in Antwerp fits KA1 perfectly because it is:

• a recognised international learning activity,

• with clear learning outcomes,

• combining material research, studio practice, production insight, and design culture,

• officially considered *learning mobility**.

2. How KA1 works for our masterclass

Schools can fund the masterclass through three KA1 routes:

1.  Using remaining KA1 budget (2024–2026)
   Many schools still have unused mobility funds.
   The masterclass can be added immediately.

2. Through an active KA1 project
   Most Dutch VET and applied universities run two-year KA1 projects.
   If such a project is active, the masterclass can be included without submitting a new application.

3. Through top-up funding or additional calls
   The Dutch National Agency regularly opens supplementary funding rounds.
   Schools can request additional budget and participate.
   Schools may also include the masterclass in the February 2026 Erasmus+ application for mobilities in 2026–2027.
   We provide a complete Erasmus Mobility Pack (programme, learning outcomes, agreements, certificates) to minimise administrative effort.

3. Frequently Asked Questions

1.  What does “remaining KA1 budget” mean?
   Funds left over within an approved KA1 mobility project.
   This can be used directly to finance the masterclass.

2. What is an “active KA1 project”?
   A 12–24 month KA1 project already funded and running.
   The masterclass can be added as an official mobility activity.

3. What is “top-up funding”?
   Additional funding rounds offered by National Agencies for mobility, inclusion or extra budget needs.

4. Do we need to submit a new Erasmus+ application?
   Not necessarily.
   Only if your school:
   has *no running KA1 project**, and
   has *no remaining budget**.
   Otherwise, participation is immediate.

5. Is participation eligible under Erasmus+ rules
   Yes.
   The masterclass meets all KA1 criteria: international mobility, clear learning outcomes, hands-on learning, production insight, and short duration.

6. What does Erasmus+ cover?
   Typically for Dutch schools:
   * €240 course fee support (€80/day)
   * €198 daily allowance (€66/day × 3)
   * ± €180 travel (100–499 km band)
   * €100 organisational support per student
   These contributions significantly lower student and school costs.

7. What if the school has more questions?
   We happily assist by phone or email.
   We also provide a complete Mobility Pack, covering 90% of the administrative requirements.

Payment Terms

1. Invoicing
   Maison Tricot invoices the masterclass fee directly to the school.
   All Erasmus+ budgets are managed internally by the school.

2. Payment Deadline
   The standard payment term is 30 days from invoice date.

3. Deposit
   To secure participation, a 20% deposit is required upon confirmation.
   This amount is deducted from the final invoice.

4. VAT
   For EU schools outside Belgium, the reverse charge mechanism (0% VAT) applies.
   The school must provide its VAT number.

5. Final Payment
   The remaining 80% is payable within 30 days or before the start of the masterclass.

Cancellation Terms

Cancellation by the school

• Up to 45 days before the start: no cancellation fee

• 45–21 days before the start: 30% of the total fee

• Less than 21 days before the start: 100% of the total fee

Participant substitution

• Schools may replace a participant free of charge up to 48 hours before the start.

• The replacement student receives all required documents.

Exceptional circumstances
In cases such as illness, family reasons or academic obligations, Maison Tricot will seek a reasonable solution.

Additional provisions

• Maison Tricot provides a complete Erasmus Mobility Pack (programme, learning outcomes, attendance sheet, certificates).

• Schools remain fully responsible for internal processing of their Erasmus+ budget.

• The masterclass will take place with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 participants.

• If Maison Tricot must cancel the programme, the deposit will be fully refunded.