Milan 2018
WeMake Fablab and Makerspace
The Fabricademy, Textile Academy Bootcamp is an in-depth intensive 5 days course meant for creatives, designers, both teachers and students and digital fabrication experts.
It is an immersive experience during which the participants explore new possibilities and alternatives to the current textile and clothing manufacturing systems, guided by technologists, textile and fashion designers, computational experts and other specialists in the fields from all over the world. It is the best introduction to the program for the ones that are interested in textile technology innovation.
Program
An amazing week full of Workshops & Social events
09:30-10:00
Walk-in & coffee
social
10:00-11:00
Welcome and introduction
social
11:00-13:00
Open Source Circular Fashion
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
3D printing textiles
workshop
16:00-19:00
Focus Groups
group work
09:30-10:00
Walk-in & coffee
social
10:00-13:00
Bacterial dyeing & Biomaterials design
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
Bacterial dyeing & Biomaterials design
workshop
16:00-19:00
Focus Groups
group work
19:00-21:00
Social dinner
social
09:30-10:00
Walk-in & coffee
social
10:00-13:00
Visit at API
visit
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
E-textiles
workshop
16:00-19:00
Focus Groups
group work
09:30-10:00
Walk-in & coffee
social
10:00-13:00
Parametric design and digital craft
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
Leather molding
workshop
16:00-18:00
Focus Groups
group work
18:00-22:00
Round table
social
09:30-10:00
Walk-in & coffee
social
10:00-13:00
Open Hardware
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
Soft Robotics
workshop
16:00-19:00
Focus Groups
group work
10:00-12:30
Exhibition
social
12:30-13:30
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
Show & tell
social
Hands-on activities
Many workshops and tutorials to master digital and bio fabrication
Open Source Circular Fashion
Learn how to design and laser cut seamless reconfigurable garments using 3d modeling software, materials and techniques.
3D Printing Textiles
Understand how to 3D print on/as fabrics and discover the endless applications.
Biochromes
Learn how to produce colouring alternatives to the current ones using natural / bacterial colours.
Biomaterials Design
Biofabricate new sustainable materials exploring local DIY recipes, creating your swatch library.
E-textiles and Wearables
Learn how to design and craft soft circuits and sensors, experimenting with conductive materials, threads, and electronic components.
Parametric design and digital craft
Get introduced to 3D modeling and grasshopper parametric design for making CNC molds.
Leather Molding
Explore techniques between digital fabrication and craftsmanship, learning how to shape and harden leather.
Soft Robotics
Discover the inflatables and how to design and fabricate soft actuators, sensors and grippers for assistive technologies & interaction design.
Open Source Hardware
Hack and play with DIY machines and tools for textile and yarn production, from fibers to fabrics.
Round table
Open lecture with local and international experts : Sustainability and Circular economy for textiles and beyond.
Show & Tell and Exhibition
Presentations of the group projects and research developed during the bootcamp and Open Exhibition showcasing international Fabricademy Projects.
Focus groups
Researching and experimenting together. Ideate & Develop a project in a team with experts and participants around the topics tackled in the program.
Past editions
Something about the past editions
Iceland 2019
Textile research-trip across the country
Barcelona 2017
Fab Lab Barcelona
Locations
Onl'fait
Geneva
Onl’Fait, founded in 2017, is an open educational technological maker space, where everybody is welcome to learn, make, share, fix, create, discuss, teach, fail and tinker.
MACO
Geneva
The Collaborative Manufacture (MACO), founded in 2020, is a shared manual and digital factory that brings together various actors in the circular and sustainable economy.
API Exhibition Visit
Geneva
Group visit at Le Bonnet de Soie Exhibition - The Silk Cape @Industrial Heritage Association (API).
ID Genéve
Geneva
ID Genève is a start-up that produces Swiss-made mechanical watches that rely entirely on the circular approach.
Bains des Pâquis
Geneva
A community space and popular public bath houses on a pier in Lake Geneva that turn into saunas during winter.
Nik's Fudo Catering
Geneva
A social enterprise promoting fresh authentic food cooked by migrant women that share their cultures and cuisines through the passion for cooking.
Meininger Hotel
Geneva Charmilles
Affordable and modern. The hotel offers central accommodations in Geneva with contemporary comfort at modest prices, including Free wifi and a 24h-reception service.
Team
Pricing
Single day Pass
€300
JUNE 6-11
1-2 Hands-on activities with experts
Fabricademy Workshop Certificate
Professionals
€850
JUNE 6-11
Hands-on activities with experts
Group research / research focus groups
Social dinner and networking coffees
Fabricademy Bootcamp Certificate
Students
€650
JUNE 6-11
Hands-on activities with experts
Group research / research focus groups
Social dinner and networking coffees
Fabricademy Bootcamp Certificate
Fabricademy alumni
€450
JUNE 6-11
Hands-on activities with experts
Group research / research focus groups
Social dinner and networking coffees
Alumni Bootcamp Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is it for?
A: Students and Professionals, Textile and Fashion designers, makers, artists, digital fabrication experts and curious minds.
Q: What will I learn?
A: You will learn how to lasercut seamless garments, biofabricating colors and materials, crafting soft sensors to embed in textiles, soft robotics, leather molding techniques, 3D printing on fabrics, experimenting new processes and several digital fabrication technologies.
Q: How can I apply?
A: Click on Buy Ticket button and proceed to the payment. For any questions or concerns fill in the form below.
Q: All the materials are included?
A: Yes, the fee includes all the materials and the use of all lab equipment. You can bring additional materials if you want to experiment with.
Q: Will I get any certificate?
A: Yes, we will provide you with the Fabricademy Certificate of Attendance.
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: Participants should bring their own laptop. In case you don't have one, please inform us in advance. Materials for experimentation and a notebook are also recommended.
Q: What is the 1 day pass?
A: The 1-day pass is for the ones that wish to attend only 1 full day of the bootcamp. You can also sign up for 2 days by purchasing 2 passes.
Q: Are there any events open and free to the public?
A: Yes, the Round Table on Thursday at 19 and the Open exhibition on Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00.
Q: Does the Bootcamp prepare me for the Fabricademy course?
A: Yes, the Bootcamp is the best way to get introduced to the fabricademy content and get prepared for the full program starting in September.
Q: Should I book by myself an accomodation in Geneva?
A: Yes, Please book your hotel in advance. You will find the Hotel suggestion in locations section. You can book a private or a shared room.
Q: Do I have to know something before coming?
A: Basic knowledge of 3D modeling and digital fabrication will make your experience more interesting.
Q: Can you issue an invoice for my company?
A: Yes. Make sure to provide all the necessary information including company name, address, tax id, at the moment you register.