- Nature: With Henriette Waal, Artistic Director of Atelier LUMA & Veenweide Atelier Fryslân, an expert in social design practices and sustainable materials.
- Collaboration: With Willemijn Ippel, Co-founder of Crafts Council Nederland and The Linen Project, an advocate for local, sustainable textile production.
- Knowledge Transfer: With Maureen de Jong and Melissa Korn, Founders of Culinary Roots, exploring the role of food in culture and identity with a focus on intercultural exchange, identity and heritage.
Speakers:
- Henriette Waal (Atelier Luma / Veenweide Atelier)
- Willemien Ippel (Linen Project / Crafts Council)
- Maureen de Jong (Transvaal Bacchanaal)
- Melissa Korn (ikeetcultuur)
Purpose of the Workshop:
- Revaluation of traditional techniques and their application in modern contexts.
- Gain new perspectives on tackling complex problems.
- Inspire participants to transform exploitative economies into regenerative economies.
- Providing insight into the challenges and demands of working with natural materials to transform the industry.
- Understanding the influence of colonial pasts and how to unlearn practices for sustainable local chains.
Information & Tickets
WDCD Live Amsterdam 2024 / Tickets
Time: 13:30-15:00
Please note that this event will be held in English.
For questions please e-mail workshop@mediamatic.nl.
Developed by: Barbara Vos
Facilitator: Marsha Simon (Dutch Design Foundation)