3D ECO Fashion

HANDS ON LEARNING COURSE

Start the journey with us
With 3D printing
With recycling & upcycling
Create your own eco fashion!

This workshop is part of our long term 3D-Empowerment Project Series

3D-ECO Fashion COURSE

The 3D-ECO-Fashion course equips young Berlin fashion designers with skills for the present and the future.Our comprehensive course is designed to teach fundamental skills in 3D design and 3D printing, coupled with an exploration of circular fashion design and a fashion show.

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3D Printing

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Circular Design

Award "Comfortable and Modern Office Design"

Fashion Show

About the 3D-ECO Fashion Project

Our mission is the environmental and technological empowerment of the local young designers in Berlin, with a dedicated effort to support women in tech and and also the integration of young designers with migration background.
3D-ECO Fashion offers a creative dive into the world of 3D printing, guiding you through the process of designing and creating your own 3D printed pieces of fashion.
Moreover, our course introduces you to the concept of circular economy using the 3d printing technology, teaching you how to design clothing modular and developing with you together concepts of a more sustainable fashion life cycle.
By the end of the course, participants will show their gained skills by creating 3D printed fashion and present it at our upcoming fashion show in Berlin.

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    This project is funded by the European Union through Erasmus+.

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Part I

3D-Printing

    Dive into the essentials of 3D modeling.
    Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing.
    Print your own accessoires and clothes! 
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Part II

Circular Design

    Learn about Circular Economy.
    Practise designing outfits with a circular economy approach using the 3D printing technology.
    Create a concept on how to create sustainable fashion in Berlin.   

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Part III

Fashion Show 

    Create several pieces of clothing and accessories designed using the circular economy approach.
    Show your creations on our InMOE fashion show in Berlin in September 2025.
    Network and discuss with other from the scene how to make fashion more sustainable. 

When and where the course will take place

Our aim is to teach around 20 young Berlin designers. In order to achieve the best learning effect, we will have two smaller groups of 10 participants. You can participate in group 1 or group 2, the learning content and the program are identical. The course language is English.
A course consists of several workshops, most workshops will take place offline in our studio in Prenzlauer Berg, one workshop will (probably) be an excursion.

Here is the preliminary schedule for the courses in March and Mai 2025:

  • 3D printing and modelling workshops - Group 1

    ● 3D modeling and 3D printing basics I● 3D modeling and 3D printing basics II● 3D modeling and 3D printing basics II


    Monday, 03.03.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 Tuesday, 04.03.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 Monday, 10.03.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 

  • Circular Economy and Circular Design - Group 1

    ● Circular economy & Sustainable clothing & Fast fashion● Designing sustainable circular concepts in Berlin


    Tuesday, 11.03.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 Monday, 17.03.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 

  • Excursion - Group 1

    ● Excursion regarding Recycling or Upcycling 


     Probably an Saturday or Sunday in March 2025

  • 3D printing and modelling workshops - Group 2

    ● 3D modeling and 3D printing basics I● 3D modeling and 3D printing basics II● 3D modeling and 3D printing basics II


    Monday, 12.05.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 Tuesday, 13.05.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 Monday, 19.05.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 

  • Circular Economy and Circular Design - Group 2

    ● Circular economy & Sustainable clothing & Fast fashion● Designing sustainable circular concepts in Berlin


    Tuesday, 20.05.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30Wednesday, 21.05.2025 | 17:30 to 20:30 

  • Excursion - Group 2

    ● Excursion regarding Recycling or Upcycling 


     Probably an Saturday or Sunday in Mai 2025

  • Fashion Show - Group 1 and Group 2

    ● Each participant creates 3 - 4 pieces of fashion and presents the circular life cycle for the designed pieces 


     Beginning of November 2025

Why you should take part in 3D ECO Fashion

Job skills

Get ready for modern jobs. 3D printing is already sculpting today's world. So start learning it now

Fullfile your creativity

Unleash your creative potential and be able to create your own unique objects and clothing

Wear your creativity

Set a trend in eco-conscious style by waering your own upcycled fashion with innovative 3D printed accents

Bonus

Be invited to upcoming fashion yams and advanced workshops, future fashion shows & companies using 3D printing technology

Participate in a Fashion Show

Earn a valueful certificate recognizing your newly acquired skills in 3D modeling, 3D printing, plastic recycling & upcycling

Play with technology

Experiment with your ideas using our space and 3D printers. Create first prototypes with our tools and support

Community & friends

Become part of a new 3D printing community in Berlin, find new friends with same interests, collaborate and be creative together

Promote ECO Fashion Design

Learn basics circular economy and circular design. Contribute to reducing waste.

Participation requirements and obligations and fee

● Living in Berlin● Between 18-old and 29 years old● You speak English● You should have experience in fashion design or costume design and / or sufficient sewing / upcycling experience ● To participate in the fashion show, you must participate in all workshops.● You agree to design 3 - 4 pieces of clothing / accessories and present them at the fashion show in November.● The participation fee is 50€ and must be paid in advance by bank transfer. All costs, such as for materials, 3D printing of objects and the excursion, are included and financed by InMOE.● You agree that InMOE will create photos and videos throughout the project where all course participants and their created designs are visible and InMOE can share them on online social media.
Please note: ● We do not expect you to be a professional designer with many years of experience. You can also apply as a design student or as a "hobbyist" with sufficient practical design experience.● We try to allocate 50 percent of the places to young female designers and designers with a migration background from Central and Eastern Europe in order to contribute to the integration and promotion of women in the tech industry.

You are between 18 - 29years 

You are a fashion designer or you have some practical experience in fashion design and sewing.

You understand and speak English well.

You live in Berlin 

You have your ideas or you are ready to work in a group with an idea

You run till the end with us and don't stop after the first session

Application

The official registration period begins on January 20, 2025. However, you can express your interest now by filling out the form. You will then receive early notifications and probably have a higher chance of being accepted for the course.

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What if I don't fit into the application criteria but would still like to take part?

We recommend that you fill out the form even if you do not meet all the criteriaIf there is high demand, we may offer additional places with fewer restrictions.In any case, our association offers several more workshops in 2025 in the field of 3D printing and sustainable fashion other exciting topics. We will send you information in advance. For example you can check out our regular 3D Printing and Fashion Upgrading Workshop in Berlin.

FAQ

  • I don't have a 3D printer at home. Can I still apply? Does it still make sense then?

    Of course. The course is designed so that participants only need a laptop. We have enough 3D printers on our rooms, which participants can use free of charge during the workshop.


  • Yes, you can register as a parent and complete the course together with your child.


  • It depends. We will try to create enough offers so that some units can be completed later or as homework. It is important that we see that the participant has made an effort to catch up on the knowledge and, for example, does the homework.

  • In which language will the workshops be held?

    The course will mainly be held in German. If there are enough English-speaking applicants who do not speak German, we would most likely offer the second workshop in English at a later date.

  • I have never done 3D modeling and I have never sewn. Is that a problem?

    That is no problem. Whis course is designed for beginners.

  • Where exactly will the offline sessions take place?

    In Prenzlauer Berg. More detailed information you will receive after successful application.

  • I am older than 29, can I still take part in the workshop?

    If you are over 29 you cannot participate directly. However it is still worth applying, as we often organize similar workshops on 3D printing and can offer you alternatives. Just write to us and we'll take it from there.

  • I m younger than 18 years, can I still participate?

    In principle yes, if you are under 18, we need a declaration of consent from your parents and you need to prove that you have experience in fashion design.

  • Do I have to buy hardware and software for the workshop?

    You just need to bring your laptop. We use software for the workshop that you can install and use free of charge.

  • What does participation in the workshop cost?

    The participation fee is €50. We charge this fee mainly to avoid that people sign up and do not appear to the workshops.

  • Can I register together with a friend?

    Of course. For practical reasons, each of you should fill out the application form individually.

  • I work as a teacher in a school, an association or an institution. Could the workshops take place in my location?

    Yes, this is possible in principle. We would be happy to talk about it.

NGOs and sponsors behind the 3D ECO

The project has been designed by "Initiative Mittel-und Osteuropa e.V." and is carried out by "Initiative Mittel-und Osteuropa e.V." and the NGO "Green Elephant Foundation". The project is funded under the grant program “Erasmus+"

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NGO Green Elephant Foundation

"Green Elephant" Foundation focuses on educational activities aimed to face social problems like violence, discrimination, racism, hate speech, problem of inadequate level of education, problems which the youths encounter while starting their adventure on the labor market, projects aimed for raising entrepreneurial and civic awareness, and projects on ecological awareness, projects focused on sustainable development, Green Policies, reduction of the human footprint.
They have organized and led over 20+ international educational events, both youth exchanges and training courses, minimum a week-long, in Poland but also events located in Slovakia, Malta, Georgia and online. These events embraced approximately 500-600 youth workers and young people from all over EU and the partner countries, under various financing programes.

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InMOE - Initiative Mittel- und Osteuropa e.V.

The Initiative Mittel- und Osteuropa e.V. (InMOE) is an international non-profit network that strengthens, unites, and inspires young civil society actors to effect positive change in their communities. Since 2008, we have conducted trainings, forums, and other events that empower individuals and foster international partnerships. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, we connect around 30 diverse member organizations from Belarus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine.
For more information visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InMOEor on our website: https://www.initiative-moe.de/about-us/

Our Team

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Otari Glonti

Trainer & Projectcoordinator

Otari is currently the first chairperson of InMOE. He works as a software developer and test automation engineer. 3D printing is his passion. Otari wants to empower young people by giving them practical skills.


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Sebastian Hasse

Projectcoordinator

Sebastian studied computer science and is a certified mediator. He has been involved with InMOE since 2012, including three years as the first chairperson. His focus at InMOE is on community management. Sebastian loves stories and believes that paradoxes and contradictory perspectives are an essential part of human life.


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Pawel

Trainer 
Projectcoordinator

Graphic designer and 3D Printing enthusiast who likes to discover new technologies and inspire the others with the possibilities they give. With a knack for organizing and facilitating workshops, this trainer creates a dynamic learning environment that encourages hands-on experimentation and fosters creativity.


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Maryia Hlukhava

Trainer 
Projectcoordinator

Trainer and a facilitator within non-formal education frame. She has been managing educational process since 2016. Her main training expertise are: mental health and body health connections, sports, mindfulness, digital detox, feminism, activism and advocacy campaigns development. She is passionate about organizing cultural events and exchanges, what resulted in her being an organizer of cultural festivals in Warsaw and Lomza, Poland.


Any questions?

For questions regarding this course please write to info[at]initiative-moe.de.

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