Studio Lara van der Poel offers participatory workshops and guest lectures at the intersection of craft, activism and fashion. Sessions can be booked individually or combined - tailored to your group, context and ambitions.
1. Papermaking from textile waste
Participants transform old garments into handmade paper using centuries-old techniques: cutting, shredding, heating, blending, scooping, pressing and drying. A slow, tactile process that makes the hidden life of clothing tangible.
2. The hidden impact of clothing
An interactive presentation and conversation: where does our clothing come from, and where does it go? This session unpacks the social and environmental consequences of the fashion industry in an accessible and engaging way, for young people and adults.
3. Activist writing session
Inspired by Amnesty International's Write for Rights, this session helps participants shape their concerns into a constructive letter to the fashion industry. Through discussion and collective writing, your group finds its voice. How to shape your concerns and thoughts into a constructive letter?
Curious what a session could look like for your group or organisation? Lara loves to think along with you.
