What to do with all our wool? In The Netherlands we ‘produce’ every year about 1,5 million kilo’s of wool without a purpose, nearly all of this wool get destroyed. In the meantime we produce millions of synthetics for our clothes and we import wool from the other side of the world. Why is this and what can we do to turn this non sustainable practice? First step is to learn about the value of our own local wool, and how can we do better as to feel the wool in our hands and create. This is exactly what we’re going to do in this short but meaningful masterclass.
Beatrice Waanders
Beatrice Waanders studied at WDKA academy in Rotterdam and is since 17 years active as an international renowned wool- artist and ambassador. From the beginning she’s one of the pioneers of revaluating local wool and of a radical biocircular and carbonfree crafts practice.
Beatrice works with architects and interiordesigners worldwide. Her work was exhibited at fairs as Salone di Mobile Milan, Maison and Objet Paris and Art Basel Miami Suisse and published by Lidewij Edelkoort. She worked for brands like LVMH and Maison Margiela. With designer John Galliano she designed a coat for singer Rihanna. For Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout she made tapestries to decorate two of his artworks.