Materials Dialogues

In the context of the EU project Tracks4Crafts, MaDe/Trans research group from Politecnico di Milano is excited to invite young designers, students, makers and emerging craftspeople to a free hands-on workshop at Artex – Centro per l'Artigianato Artistico e Tradizionale della Toscana.

Materials Dialogues is a two-day workshop exploring DIY materials and tinkering as a way to reflect on the role of materials in crafts and how emerging trends can expand and enrich the craft landscape.

When: May 14–15, 2025
What: Basic hands-on sessions with bioplastics, natural pigments, and waste-based composites. The idea is to discuss and combine traditional craft knowledge with experimentation. The objective is to create discussions and reflect on the role of materials in crafts.

Who: Young designers, students, makers, emerging artisans

Apply by: May 9

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRDRTYQBWbKnb9aIt1MZbwHxmVA90P_cv4B-UmYRgnUUcpBw/viewform

Only 12 spots available.

Note for participants:
The workshop will be held in Italian, including group discussions.
If you speak English but understand Italian and would still like to join, you are more than welcome!

We want everyone to feel comfortable, but please note that short lessons and discussions will be conducted mainly in Italian.