WORKSHOPS / EDUCATION

Education is an integral part of the Eco-Clothing Collection project — we teach people how to think about clothing in terms of design, function, relationships, and sustainability. Our workshops and lectures bridge the gap between research and practice: from designing long-lasting garments to repairing, redesigning, and caring for them thoughtfully. We believe that sustainability stems from everyday choices — from care, attention, and the ability to see clothing as more than just a consumer item. Education is therefore an important part of the project: knowledge and skills become tools for change.

If you are interested in a lecture, presentation, or professional collaboration, please contact us.

8 Garments / 8 Stories

The micro-project "8 Garments / 8 Stories" explores the emotional value of clothing. We invited the public to donate garments with which they have a personal connection — pieces that are no longer worn but are kept as mementos of a period, a relationship, or a moment in life. We collected 21 garments and their stories, which we documented and offered to students in the Department of Design for a delicate reinterpretation. The students approached these garments not as material, but as bearers of stories, with respect for the traces of time, wear, and emotions. This resulted in eight new designs that do not erase the past but transform it into aesthetic value. Re-sewing, deconstruction, embroidery, and minor alterations demonstrated that creativity can extend the life of a garment — and strengthen our connection to objects.

We presented the project's results during Czech Design Week 2025 at Mánes Gallery in Prague in the form of an open studio. Visitors could observe the creative process and bring their own garments for alteration. Students repaired, decorated, and added buttons or beads on the spot, creating new layers of meaning. Over the course of four days, fifteen such restored pieces were created. The exhibition demonstrated that even a small intervention can restore value to a garment and extend its life. The project brought together education, design practice, and public participation — and confirmed that fashion can be a space for care, dialogue, and sharing.