BioTextiles Design Workshop w/ Olivia Cueva — September 14, 2025

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025Time: 11am - 4pm Experience Level: Beginner friendlyCapacity: 8 peopleAll materials provided. Bring your own lunch.  About the workshop: Dive into the world of biomaterials and textiles in this introductory hands-on workshop led by Oakland-based material designer, technologist, and artist Olivia Cueva. Whether you’re a designer, maker, or simply passionate about circular practices, this workshop is your gateway to crafting textiles that will safely return to the earth.Learn how to transform everyday biopolymers such as seaweed and gelatin into regenerative textiles that can become anything from garments to accessories and art. WIth Olivia, you'll explore the principles and tools of bioplastic textiles, design and cast your own eco-friendly shapes and samples, experiment with natural dyes, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece made from the materials you've developed.  Workshop agenda: Presentation: Intro to biomaterials and bioplastic textiles; uses in