Following the previous two topics of sustainability and digitalisation, this webinar will focus on the theme of circularity and circular economy in craft. Guest experts will give insights on the capacities of the craft sector in contributing toward building more resilient and sustainable societies and encouraging the necessary adoption of circular practices.
The webinar will take place on Thursday 15th of June from 17:00 – 18:30 (CET) / 16:00 (Ireland) online via Zoom.
AGENDA (note: times are CET timezone)
17.00 – Welcome | Elisa Guidi, WCCE President,
17.05 – Introduction | Véronique Willems, Secretary General, SMEUnited
17.15 – Key Note | Gwen Cunningham, Lead for Circularity and Sustainability, NCAD & Textile Programme Lead, Textiles Programme, Circle Economy
17:35 – Craft Story 1 | Helen O’Shea, Textile Artist using ‘Waste’ Plastic
17.45 – Craft Story 2 | Pilar Ureña, Vegetable Fibre Weaver, Textura Natura
17.55 – Craft Story 3 | Liadain Aiken Knitwear, Circular & Made to Order Knitwear
18:05 – Making Design Circular x WCCE Collaboration MOOC | Katie Treggiden, Author, Journalist & Founder, Making Design Circular
18.20 – Q&A
18.30 – End
Find more information about the speakers
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