Online Workshop. Introduction to Biomaterials by Lara Sturzenbaum

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Lara Sturzenbaum

We will explore various biomaterials, their applications in diverse disciplines, and techniques for coloring and shaping them. Students will learn to fabricate bioplastics and biocompounds for a range of uses.
A Facebook group will be created for this workshop.

When: June 6 & 13, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Cost: 145.00 US dollars.


Workshop Outline: 
1st Class:
- Introduction between participants and teacher.
- PowerPoint presentation: about biomaterials (recipes, ingredients, colouring, etc.), examples of artists who use them in their practice.
- Live demonstration of bioplastics base recipes and colour samples.

During the Week, students will fabricate materials and have them ready for the following class.

2nd Class:
- Sharing session of the materials created.
- Live demonstration of biocompound base recipes, shaping and colouring samples.
- PowerPoint presentation: problem solving.

Material List HERE


About Lara Sturzenbaum:
Born in Río Gallegos, Argentina, Laura began her journey into jewelry very young, starting with beadwork when she was twelve. She honed her skills over the years and integrated semi-precious stones and metals into her works. In 2022, she completed a BFA in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing in Halifax, Canada. Inspired by her upbringing in Patagonia, Lara combines traditional techniques with unconventional materials, including biomaterials.