Day 01

Monday 19/05

Location: Green Fabric, Brussels

Summary

08:30-09:30 Walk-in & coffee at Green Fabric
09:30-10:00 Bootcamp Opening, Green Fabric Lab Tour
11:00-12:00 Textiles labs distributed research on the future of textile and material glocal manufacturing
12:00-13:00 Lecture on Biomaterials
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-19:00 Biomaterials Workshop

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.

The Fabricademy Bootcamp will officially begin at 09:00 at the Green Fabric, Brussels.

Hands-on Activities

Biofabricating Materials Lecture

The textile industry is one of the most polluting in the world, in which one the most environmentally disastrous processes is the dyeing of fibers and textiles of the clothes we wear. Chemicals are released daily in rivers and nature destroying the environment around us to satisfy the colour demands that we create as designers, industry and consumers. Very few options are being explored in this fast changing fashion, clothing and textile industry, and the list of chemical treatments is only expanding.

Biomaterials Hands-on

During the activity, participants will be introduced to the biomaterial fabrication and together with the Fabricademy team will explore material alternatives to the current ones, different recipies, ingredients and processes while growing and crafting their personalised DIY materials.

Materials

Biomaterials:

Gelatine
Agar
Alginate
Glycerine
Water / Ethanol
Starch
Vinegar, Lemon
Pigments / Local sources
Food waste

We are also suggesting to the participants to book their accomodation at one of the Suggested Hotels as soon as possible.

Please check the ACCOMODATION section of the handbook for Hotel suggestions nearby the Fab Lab.

Resources

Recommendations

Suggested to bring with you:

Notebook, camera, sunglasses, additional materials you want to experiment with