WORKSHOPS
The Creative Biomaterial Design Workshops are organized to promote sustainable design practices, encourage material innovation, and raise awareness about eco-friendly alternatives in art and production. As environmental challenges grow, there is an urgent need to rethink how we create and use materials. These workshops provide a hands-on learning experience where participants can explore biomaterials, experiment with their properties, and develop creative solutions for more sustainable design applications.
Our goal is to foster an open, interdisciplinary space where artists, designers, scientists, and the broader community can collaborate, exchange knowledge, and push the boundaries of traditional material use. By learning from experts in biomaterial research and creative industries, participants gain practical skills in sustainable material development while discovering innovative ways to incorporate these materials into their work.
The workshops also serve as a platform for community engagement, inspiring a new generation of designers and creators to adopt a circular approach to materials, reducing waste, and embracing environmentally responsible production methods. Ultimately, they contribute to a broader cultural shift towards sustainability, supporting the development of a more conscious and responsible creative industry.
Biocomposite Material Production Workshop “Out of the Woods”
The goal of this creative workshop is to explore new material connections arising from by-products of the wood industry. Pine resin (rosin), pine bark, and wood dust merge to form new structures, functions, and aesthetics.
The mycelium preparation and cultivation workshop "Basics of Mycology"
In this creative workshop, participants had the opportunity to explore the basics of mycology and microbiology and delve into the nuances of cultivating mushrooms and mycelium.
Creative Biomaterial Design Workshop "Exploring New Materiality"
During the workshop, participants had the opportunity to learn about various methods for creating more environmentally friendly biomaterials, explore their properties, and discover creative ways to apply them in design
Workshop on ethics of living materials "Gung Fu-brewing as a tool in artistic biotechnology"
In this creative workshop, participants had the opportunity to explore the diverse and expansive field of biotechnology through the lens of a cup of tea.
Workshop on Utilizing Local Agricultural Waste "Hempcrete Production Technologies"
The goal of this creative workshop is to introduce participants to the production of hemp concrete mixtures and to approach fiber hemp as a medium for interior architecture and design.