Change starts with people. Let's meet and talk about materials.
We're on a mission to educate about innovative materials and sustainability and help you make the right material decisions.
Seminars and workshops
Do you want to educate your team about Life cycle assessment, the basics of glass or anything in between? These are the topics we like to educate about: ● General material categories like textiles, construction, plastics, wood and more! ● Materials for architects, interior, fashion or industrial designers ● LCA and circular thinking ● Interactive workshops for kids ● Biomaterials and ecodesign ● Innovative and trendy materials
Inspirational showroom visits for school groups
Our Prague-based showroom is open to schools and educational groups. Come visit the library and explore our showroom full of samples of innovative materials. • We will prepare a selection of novelties or materials according to your specialty. • Let you walk through shelves full of samples and give you access to our online database. • Have fun with a small creative task together. School groups 6.000 CZK incl. VAT Max. capacity 12 people + teacher
The World of Textiles: An Interactive Workshop for Primary School Students
Ever wondered how a simple shirt is made, or why it's important to know its origins? We offer a dynamic and interactive workshop to explore these questions. Through engaging activities and hands-on examples, students will: • Discover the Journey of Textiles: Follow the fascinating process from thread creation to finished fabric. • Explore Different Fabrics: Get an up-close look at clothing and understand the differences between various textiles. • Identify Materials: Use samples to distinguish between natural and synthetic materials. Duration: 45 minutes Available in Czech or English.
Textiles – From Fiber to Waste: An Interactive Workshop for Secondary School Students
We will explore clothing in a broader context – how it is made, what impact its production has on the environment, and what role our own consumption plays. Through activities and hands-on examples, students will: • learn about the process of textile production and the differences between various types of fibers and textiles • explore the environmental impact of the textile industry and discover innovative materials from our materials library • apply their new knowledge in a creative task and develop their own solution Duration: 90 minutes Available in Czech language.
Ecodesign in Practice: An Interactive Workshop for Secondary School Students
How does the way we design products affect their lifespan, functionality, and environmental impact? We will look at everyday objects from a different perspective. Through activities and hands-on examples, students will: • learn the basic principles of ecodesign and how to evaluate products in terms of materials, durability, repairability, and recyclability • explore innovative materials from our materials library and their potential applications in product design • apply their new knowledge in a creative task Duration: 90 minutes Available in Czech language.
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University lectures
One of the roles of our material experts is teaching. We've been proudly leading courses like Materiology at top Czech universities for over 5 years.
