How to – textiles and creativity

How to – textiles and creativity

How to – textiles and creativity brings together different perspectives on making, expertise and thinking in the textile industry. During the day, there will be talks on pattern design and local production, shared workspaces and the historical and current meanings of rugs. Petri Juslin, founder of Seriöösi, Pirita Lauri of Välitila Studio and rug expert Sonja Tanskanen will each open up from their own position what textile making and creativity mean today.

8.2 at 11 amSeriöösi | Petri Juslin

Seriöösi is a design company that believes in local production and high-quality pattern design. The story and philosophy of Seriöösi will be highlighted in a half-hour impulse by the company's founder Petri Juslin. Before Seriöösi, Petri worked at Marimekko for 35 years, in expert positions in pattern design and printing technology. Petri has also shared his expertise by lecturing and teaching at educational institutions in the field since 2003.

8.2. at 11.30Studio Välitila | Pirita Lauri

Välitila Studio is a shared workspace that offers artists, designers and researchers low-threshold access to professional-level equipment and expertise in the textile industry. In her speech, Välitila founder and workshop owner Pirita Lauri will talk about what has been achieved in the first four years, what challenges have been encountered along the way, and why this kind of shared space is needed in the textile industry.

8.2 Sun at 12-14 Ryijylunto | Sonja Tanskanen | Finnish Handicrafts Association

The ryijylunto will delve into the history, meanings and modern-day interpretations of ryijyl. Sonja Tanskanen examines the ryijy as part of Finnish craft tradition and living textile culture.