BAMBOO PRODUCT DESIGN WORKSHOP

Overview:

This workshop focuses on small scale products and interiors making from bamboo and wood combination for example chairs, table s, shelves, lamps, etc…

Bamboo grows all around the world and is abundant across Southeast Asia. It is the most sustainable material in the world; also it is affordable, easy to work with and has a very low carbon footprint. It is known to be a material of the people and can be used for basic self-construction projects or multi-storied structures with high engineering precision.

Over the years the Auroville Bamboo Centre has aimed at teaching participants how to become experts at working with Bamboo. We offer basic trainings for beginners and offer advanced courses for professionals and enthusiasts working with Bamboo. Students have built bridges, storerooms, showrooms, workshops, houses, public toilets, domes and many fanciful structures using a variety of techniques which integrate bamboo, steel, jute, lime, and earth as their primary components.

At Bamboo Centre you have an opportunity to work and live in a completely  Bamboo styled community, to give you a thorough experience of Bamboo Lifestyle. 

BENEFITS & WHO IS THIS FOR?

Participants will receive knowledge and skills as well as awareness of and practice in utilizing technologies that use bamboo, possibly in combination with other materials, and that help to conserve the environment.To become expert craftsman, confident in manifesting your design and ideas using bamboo as a material.

This workshop is for designing students in particular, but also for anyone who would like to know more about bamboo furniture and interior and to try it in practice. Students, Professionals, Artists, Architects, Designers of all fields and Hobbyist are invited. No previous experience required.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

The Bamboo Product and Interior Design workshop will take place over 4 days, covering full day intensive sessions offered daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. 

Topics to be covered include:

  • Learning how to use bamboo as a material.
  • Learning the Tools and Techniques.
  • Interacting with Technicians and Faculties for Problem Solving.
  • Learning to work and design with Bamboo.
  • Complete Hands –On Experience.
  • Learn and work with people all over the world.
  • Learn site work set up 
  • Learn critical theory about Bamboo and its Uses
  • Learn Cutting and joineries
  • Learn Spliting
  • Learn Bending and Straightening

Breaks; Same Schedule Every day of Workshop

10:30 – 10: 45             Tea Break

12:30 – 01:30              Lunch Break

03:30 – 03:45              Tea Break

Things to bring for the workshop, (Optional)

  • Loose and comfortable clothes for Site Work;
  • Air Mask;
  • Ear plugs;
  • A Cap;
  • Eye Protective Goggles;
  • A Book and a Pen

GENERAL INFORMATION

Programme Rate: Rs. 6600 * Includes:

  • Vegetarian meals for 4 days
  • Refreshments twice a day
  • Stationaries
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Workshop, Trainings & Materials
  1. Terms: 50% deposit of workshop fee required on booking with balance payable prior to commencement of workshop.
  2. Cancellation: Up to 2 weeks before workshop commencement we retain 25% of total fee due.
  3. From 2 days to workshop commencement we retain the 50% total fee.
  4. Notes: All booking communication is completed in writing by email.
  5. Auroville has a strict no alcohol or drugs policy. Anyone disregarding these rules will be requested to leave the community immediately and no refunds will apply.
  6. Accommodations:  Various accommodation available in Auroville
  7. Transportation within Auroville will be by bicycle, which is included in the programme rate. (Motorbikes can be rented at an extra cost)
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Per Person
Available Tickets: 100
The Per Person ticket is sold out. You can try another ticket or another date.

Date

Oct 11 - 12 2024

Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost

₹ 6,000.00
Bamboo Centre

Organizer

Bamboo Centre
Phone
+91 83009 49081
Email
bambooworkshop@auroville.org.in
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