Tallinn Summer School and the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences offer a design course consisting of 3 different workshops. Participants can attend one, two or all three workshops.

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Paper Design | July 15 – July 19

This short 5-day practical course gives an overview of the opportunities of using paper in design work. The course covers different techniques, such as paper cutting, manual paper-making, different folding techniques, origami, papier mache, all of which are applicable in making books, forms, lamp shades, blinds, shadow theatre, etc. Simple and easily available materials together with various techniques increase the opportunities for both art and design activities.
Course instructor: Assoc. prof. Ülle Linnuste

Ergonomics and Design | July 22 – July 26

This is a short course that concentrates on the importance of ergonomics in furniture design. A brief theoretical overview is followed by a 5-day practical course in which each participant practices designing different furniture forms ergonomically suited to the human body. During the practical study, many second-hand materials (carton, plywood) are used; the workshop takes place in the open air on a sandy beach and ends with an exhibition of self-made furniture. The speciality of this course is in the endless opportunities of trying out the various materials available, which in turn increases the opportunities for activities in both art and design.
Course instructor: Assoc. prof. Ülle Linnuste

Practical Felting | July 29 – August 2

This is a short practical course in felting  (eg. cell phone bag, handbag, jewellery bag, computer bag or  soap / stone) The course begins with an overview on felting technology and continues with practical activities on planning and  designing objects, individual instruction and practical felting, using decorations with coloured or yarn with lace.
At the end of the course, the participants  will have a created their own felted object.
Course instructor: Christina Lään

Course information on Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences website. The course takes place at the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (Suur-Sõjamäe 10a, 20 minutes by bus from city centre).

Participants

No previous knowledge of design is required for course participation. The main language of instruction is English, but support is also available in Estonian and Russian. Course gives 3 ECTS.

Course fee

One workshop 270 EUR, two workshops 520 EUR, three workshops 750 EUR

Contact

Information about course content: Ülle Linnuste | ulle.linnuste@eek.ee; Christina Lään | christina.laan@eek.ee; Head of The Chair of Creative Industries, Siim Sultson |  siim.sultson@eek.ee

Registration, practicalities: Birgit Kirsimägi | birgitk@tlu.ee

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