Day by day, one week to work on design and wool
Day 1 – 08.04.2013
Installation of the participants in the Bergerie Nationale and presentation
of the Master Class
Introduction and words of welcome by Christine Lang (vice-director, Bergerie
Nationale) and Catherine Virassamy (International Relations Officer, INMA).
Visit of the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet and the flock of Merinos
sheep.
Workshop
“Discovery of wools of Europe” Part 1 by Marie-Thérèse Chaupin (Director,
Association Wool of Europe)
The workshop had as theme the fleeces from 9 different European countries and
focused on the investigation and comparison of the fibers. The wools brought by
the students from their own countries were also examined (Ireland, Slovakia,
Spain, France)
Day 2 – 09.04.2013
Workshop “Discovery of wools of Europe” Part 2 by Marie-Thérèse Chaupin (Director,
Association Wool of Europe)
The training aimed at discovering the qualities of the wool fibers: resilience,
fire-resistance, absorption of humidity, sound absorbing. Some objects made of
wool were examined in terms of their properties, the choice of the material and
the choice of the techniques. The discussion was held around the two following
themes: “Wool: a natural and renewable resource – tradition and future.”, “From
the hand-made to industry through craft: technical break or continuation?”.
Workshop “Trend books and blog” by Jeanne
Goutelle (CMF Designer)
Trends book were presented by the lecturer in focus on presentation of a
creative process between inspiration, creativity and design. The Master Class
Wool Blog activity was introduced as a creation of a digital note book for all
participants to collect information, inspirational photographs, drawings,
materials, samples and new concepts.
Day 3 – 10.04.2013
Workshop “Structure of the wool channel around the
notion of « living the textile ». Felting” by Krystel
Chavigny & Géraldine Cauchy, facilitators from Wool and Fiber Natural Textile from Massif
Central (Lainmac)
A Panorama of the professionals of the wool network in Limousin (French Region)
was made along with the presentation of a structuring model around the notion
of « living the textile » and of a range of products « cocoon-wool » in rustic
wool from the Massif Central (French Region). A Workshop on felting with ‘3D
prototypes’ products was held.
Day 4 – 11.04.2013
Workshop: “Initiation to wool sculpture through the
production of a small mattress” by Patrice Sébille (Wool Mattress Designer)
Bedding, wool, creation and design: three tangible cases were introduced to
participants. The first one shows the input of the designer, the second one the
input of the craftsperson and the third one the emergence of a creative
symbiosis between the craftsperson and the designer. The workshop was followed
by a lecture and discussion on the economy of creation, studying the market, the
funding possibilities, and the balance of profitability.
Day 5 – 12.04.2013
Workshop “Shibori Process” by Ysabel de Maisonneuve (Visual
and Textile Artist)
Introducing colour with Shibori, a technique of reserve dyeing : using
knotting, folding, ligaturing and rolling. A sample note book serves as a basis
for a reflection on « how to create today » using traditional technical
knowledge while the gesture becomes the pillar of our thought process.
Day 6 – 13.04.2013
Workshop “Creative
process to conduct a material innovation project” by Alice
Egler & Sonja de Monchy (designers in LaboPull)
This workshop aimed to raise awareness on the
various stages of a creative process from which any material innovation project
is made: “designer as a child, designer is a scientist, and designer as an artist”.
Day 7 – 14.04.2013
Conclusions and project presentations coordinated by Jeanne Goutelle in presence of Anne-Marie
Boutin (Director, Agency for the Promotion of Industrial Creativity) and
Catherine Virassamy (International Relations
Officer, INMA)
Closing Party by invitation of INMA was held in Bergerie gastronomic shop
