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Fabricademy Bootcamp 2026 Ireland | Handbook

Bootcamp Flyer

Bootcamp webpage: bootcamp.textile-academy.org


The annual Bootcamp 2026 will take place in Dundalk, Ireland from 25h to 30th of May and will be hosted at Creative Spark Fab Lab.

During the course, participants will explore new possibilities and alternatives to the current textile and clothing manufacturing systems guided by Fabricademy, textile and fashion designers invited artits and makers from all over the world.
They will have the opportunity to experiment with digital fabrication technologies and traditional processes, biofabricating colors and materials using living bacteria and food waste, crafting soft sensors for wearable applications. During the week they will have the possibility to experiment closely with international experts and local communities, discover Belgiums’s unique sites, museums and current exhibitions related to the topics of the Bootcamp.

Weekly Schedule and Hands-on activities

  • Open Source Circular Fashion
  • BioMaterials Design
  • 3D BioPrinting
  • Lake Pigments
  • Silk Screen Printing
  • E-textiles
  • 3D printed fashion
  • Tufting Community Workshop
  • Focus Group, Projects Development

Creative Spark Fab Lab, Dundalk

Creative Spark, centre for creativity and innovation, launched in October 2012 with the goal of providing dedicated creative training and workspace facilities for new and established enterprises in County Louth – a place to work and a place to learn.

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Fab Lab Information

The Enterprise FabLab at Creative Spark is the main location of the Bootcamp. Creative hub aiming to stimulate enterprise, creativity, innovation and education in the North-East region of Ireland.

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Enterprise FabLab space offers a variety of technologies and processes including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, electronic workbench, vinyl cutters and power tools where members can design, rapidly prototype and fabricate under one roof.
Members can access: Digital fabrication equipment, Workspace area for design and desk work, Workbench area for fabrication and assembly process.


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Creative Spark Print Studio

Creative Spark Print Studio is a non-profit 24 hour access printmaking workshop and visual artists’ resource organisation, committed to providing facilities and opportunities to emerging and established visual artists. The studio aims to provide membership to creative practitioners from Louth and the border areas.

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  • Address: Clontygora Ct, Muirhevnamore, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 HF77, Ireland

  • Telephone: +353429385735

  • Email: fablab@creativespark.ie
  • Website

Creative Spark Downtown Hub

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Launched in May 2022, the Creative Spark Downtown Hub is a dedicated remote working facility in Dundalk’s town centre. A secondary location to our main centre in Muirhevnamor, this hub is dedicated to providing space, training and supports to our occupants and members in Dundalk and the wider North-East region.

  • Address: Creative Spark Downtown Hub, 42-43 Clanbrassil St, Townparks, Dundalk, Ireland
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Labs, Tours & Local visits

  • Creative Spark Fab Lab & Print Studio, Dundalk, Ireland, main location

  • Creative Spark - Downtown Hub, Dundalk, Ireland, closing event location

  • Dublin city center

  • Botany Weaving Mill, Dublin

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