For the third time, Creative FLIP is launching an Open Call for Cultural and Creative Sector and Industry (CCSI) organisations and Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in establishing innovative co-creation projects with schools, introducing students to creative professions and skills in the field of textiles and sustainable fashion.

As part of this activity, students will explore creative and transversal skills, while discussing and learning about related topics such as sustainability and the importance of protecting and respecting intellectual property and creations.

Become one of 10 Creative Facilitators and bring your co-creation project to life as part of the Learning Labs Program (LLabs) 2024-25. Organisational and financial support to conceptualise and implement your project will be provided.

Application deadline: October 24, 2024

Info session on Intellectual Property for the Fashion Industry, hosted by IPIL: October 07, 2024 at 10:00-12:00 CET

Ask the Expert – Q&A Session for Learning Labs Applicants: October 16, 2024 at 17:00-18:00h CET

Announcement of results: mid November

Learning Labs Peer Exchange:  November 25 – 27, 2024 at Lottozero in Prato (Italy)

Implementation period: January 2025 – July 2025

Evaluation process

Applications will be evaluated by a panel consisting of three evaluators: two drawn from the Creative FLIP project consortium and the Learning Lab expert.

The evaluation will be based on:

• quality of the proposed program ( clarity of objectives, combination of methodologies, co-creation element, and tailored to the target group)
• motivation to participate in the Learning Labs
• knowledge of the topic and experience in conducting interactive workshops

Why the focus on Sustainable Fashion?
Discussions around sustainable fashion have reached both European and national levels. The fashion industry is the world’s third most polluting industry after fossil fuels and agriculture. Overconsumption, driven by the increasing popularity of cheap, low-quality fashion products from fast fashion chains, is a major contributor to this issue. Additionally, environmental and human rights issues in textile manufacturing have long been overlooked. The EU leads efforts to shift from fast fashion to circular fashion and social sustainability. By integrating sustainable fashion practices into educational settings, these Learning Labs aim to empower young people to become advocates for a more sustainable, greener, and just future, instilling early awareness, encouraging sustainable practices, and highlighting the fashion industry’s impact on both people and the planet.

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Apply for Creative FLIP Learning Labs.

Register for online Q&A session.