Armenia 2024
Fab Lab Armenia
The Fabricademy, Textile Academy Bootcamp 2025, is an in-depth intensive 5-day course meant for creatives, designers, both teachers and students and digital fabrication experts.
It is an immersive experience during which the participants explore new possibilities and alternatives to the current textile and clothing manufacturing systems, guided by technologists, textile and fashion designers, computational experts and other specialists in the fields from all over the world. It is the best introduction to the program for the ones that are interested in textile technology innovation.
Program
An amazing week full of Workshops & Social events
08:30-09:30
Walk-in & coffee at Green Fabric
social
09:30-10:00
Bootcamp Opening - Green Fabric Lab Tour
social
10:00-12:00
Textiles labs distributed research on the future of textile and material glocal manufacturing
lecture
12:00-13:00
Lecture on Biomaterials
lecture
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-19:00
Biomaterials Workshop
workshop
08:30-09:30
Morning coffee
social
09:30-11:00
Factory visit
factory
11:00-11:30
City Fab1 (Lab Tour)
social
12:00-13:00
Lecture on OS Circular Fashion
lecture
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-19:00
Workshop OS Circular Fashion
workshop
08:30-09:30
Morning coffee
social
09:30-10:30
Lecture on OS Hardware - Machine Hacking
lecture
10:30-13:00
Digital Knitting/Embroidery Workshop
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-19:00
Focus Group
workshop
19:00-22:00
Social Dinner
social
08:30-09:30
Morning coffee
social
09:30-11:00
Factory visit
factory
11:00-12:00
Lecture on E-textiles & Wearables
lecture
12:00-13:00
E-textiles & Wearables Workshop
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-16:00
E-textiles & Wearables Workshop
workshop
16:00-19:00
Focus Group
workshop
08:30-09:30
Morning coffee
social
09:30-13:00
Focus Group, Project Development
workshop
13:00-14:00
Lunch
social
14:00-15:00
Focus Group, Project Development
workshop
15:00-16:00
Transport to Maker Faire
social
16:00-17:00
Group Presentations at Maker Faire Brussels
lecture
18:00-19:00
Mycelium Futures Panel Discussion
lecture
19:00-20:00
Closing Aperitivo
social
10:00-18:00
Maker Faire Brussels
social
14:00-17:00
Soft Robotics Workshop
workshop
Hands-on activities
Many workshops and tutorials to explore crafts, digital and bio fabrication
Open Source Circular Fashion
Learn how to design and laser cut seamless reconfigurable garments using 3d modeling software, materials and techniques.
Textile Waste
Discover how to repurpose textile waste into new materials, exploring techniques like shreding and felting.
Biomaterials Design
Biofabricate and grow new sustainable materials exploring local DIY recipes, creating your swatch library.
Mycelium Leather
Learn to cultivate and process mycelium into a sustainable leather alternative, exploring its potential for eco-friendly solutions.
E-textiles and Wearables
Design and craft soft circuits and sensors, experimenting with conductive materials, threads, and electronic components.
Digital Knitting / Embroidery
Create custom fabric designs using digital knitting/embroidery, exploring programming, pattern creation and alternative techniques.
Open Source Hardware
Design, fabricate, hack and customize tools and DIY machines for textile and yarn production, for processing fibers into fabrics.
Focus Group
Research and experiment together. Ideate & develop projects in a team with experts and participants around selected topics.
Soft Robotics @MakerFaire
Discover the design and fabrication of inflatables, soft actuators, grippers for assistive technologies and interaction design.
Past editions
Something about the past editions
Iceland 2019
Textile research-trip across the country
Milan 2018
WeMake Fablab and Makerspace
Barcelona 2017
Fab Lab Barcelona
Locations
Green Fabric
Textile Lab
Main location of the Bootcamp. Creative hub promoting sustainable textiles through workshops, coworking, and second-hand materials.
CityFab 1
Brussels
Digital fabrication space, offering everyone access to tools and knowledge to realize projects using computer-controlled machines.
Noosa Fiber
Factory visit
Since 2019, Noosa has revolutionized textiles with bio-based, circular solutions, reducing waste and reshaping industry consumption.
Permafungi
Factory visit
Founded in 2014, Permafungi recycles coffee grounds into mushrooms and fertilizer, advancing sustainable urban farming and circular economy.
Maker Faire
Brussels
Showcase the collaborative projects developed during the week to the whole community at the Maker Faire Brussels on May 23th.
Mycelium
Futures
Open Panel discussion about the future of mycelium and its multiple applications. May 24th at MakerFaire Brussels. More TBA.
Suggested
Budget Hotel
MEININGER Hotels blend hotel comfort with hostel community, offering affordable stays in central European locations.
Be Here
Le village
Le Village Be Here is a lively community hub blending sustainability and creativity in a historic setting.
Team
Pricing
1 Day Pass
$300
MAY 19,20,21,22,23
Hands-on activities with experts at the lab
Networking coffees
Daily lunch at the lab
Fabricademy Workshop Certificate
Fabricademy Alumni & Instructors, FabLab Members
$550
MAY 19-24
Hands-on workshops activities with experts
Group research / research focus groups
Factory visits and trips
Closing aperitivo, networking coffees, daily lunch
Fabricademy Bootcamp Certificate
Professionals
$980
MAY 19-24
Hands-on workshops activities with experts
Group research / research focus groups
Factory visits and trips
Closing aperitivo, networking coffees, daily lunch
Fabricademy Bootcamp Certificate
Students
$700
MAY 19-24
Hands-on workshops activities with experts
Group research / research focus groups
Factory visits and trips
Closing aperitivo, networking coffees, daily lunch
Fabricademy Bootcamp Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is it for?
A: Students and Professionals, Designers, Makers, craftsman, artists, digital fabrication experts and curious minds.
Q: What will I learn?
A: You will learn how to lasercut seamless garments, biofabricating and growing materials, crafting soft sensors for e-textiles and wearables applicatons, developing inflatables and soft grippers, learning about digital knitting and embroidery, experimenting new processes and blend several digital fabrication technologies with local crafts techniques.
Q: How can I apply?
A: Click on Buy Ticket button and proceed to the payment. For any questions or concerns fill in the form below.
Q: All the materials are included?
A: Yes, the fee includes all the materials and the use of all lab equipment. You can bring additional materials if you want to experiment with.
Q: Will I get any certificate?
A: Yes, we will provide you with the Fabricademy Certificate of Attendance.
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: Participants should bring their own laptop. In case you don't have one, please inform us in advance. Materials for experimentation and a notebook are also recommended.
Q: What is the 1 day pass?
A: The daily pass is meant for the participants willing to attend only a day of activities, lectures and workshops scheduled at the Fab Lab.
Q: Are there any events open and free to the public?
A: Yes, the Closing Ceremony and the Open Exhibition held on the last day of Bootcamp
Q: Does the Bootcamp prepare me for the Fabricademy course?
A: Yes, the Bootcamp is the best way to get introduced to the fabricademy content and get prepared for the full program starting in September.
Q: Should I book by myself an accomodation in Brussels?
A: Yes, please book your hotel in advance in Brussels. By clicking on the button Plan your travel you can acess a suggested list of hotels.
Q: Do I have to know something before coming?
A: No. A basic knowledge in textiles, biomaterials and digital fabrication or knitting will make your experience more interesting.
Q: Can you issue an invoice for my company?
A: Yes. Make sure to provide all the necessary information including company name, address, tax ID, at the moment you register.