Events

Crafting Decorative Models from Insect and Plants

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Join an inspiring creative journey in this unique specimen workshop, where you will not only craft decorative models using insects and natural materials, but also uncover the hidden beauty of nature in every piece. By the end of Eternal Nature, you’ll take home not just a handcrafted item, but an artistic experience that connects humanity with nature.​

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Workshop details:

• Overview of the workshop and the taxidermist, including insights into specimen craft.

• Hands-on creation of decorative models from specimens (insects, plants).

• Guidance on presenting and preserving your creations.

Mentor: Thế Vũ - Taxidermist

Time: Saturday, 28/09/2024

• Slot EN01: 09:30 - 11:30

• ​Slot EN02: 14:30 - 16:30

Location: 1A Tăng Bạt Hổ Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội

Participation Fee: 400.000VND/pax (còn 350.000VND/ pax for group registration from 2)

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Join us for a 2.5-hour hands-on workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship! Open to all levels—whether you're a beginner, creator, or a seasoned professional in architecture, interior design, or furniture design—this workshop offers an inspiring space to design and build your own unique bird feeder.

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During the session, you'll be introduced to basic tools and guided through the process of selecting and working with a variety of sustainable materials. This is a design-through-making experience, where you'll explore the practical and aesthetic properties of materials like wood, bamboo, and upcycled items.

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Workshop details:

• Learn basic tool usage and techniques.

• Explore material properties and how they influence design.

• Create your own custom bird feeder to take home.

• All materials provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

• Bringing your own recycled materials is encouraged

Mentor: Evegeniia Ivanycheva - Interior Lecturer (LCDF)

Time:

Sunday, 29/09/2024

09:30 - 11:30

Location: 1A Tăng Bạt Hổ Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội

Participation Fee: 400.000VND/pax (còn 350.000VND/ pax for group registration from 2)

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Overview: In a world where "new" often equates to "better," it's time to challenge the narrative. Join us for an insightful lecture that delves into the concept of planned obsolescence versus emotionally durable design. This talk will explore why we care about the things we own and how their value extends far beyond monetary worth.

Key Topics:

• Planned Obsolescence vs. Emotionally Durable Design: Discover the contrast between products designed to fail and those built to last, both physically and emotionally.

• New is Always Better? Examine the cultural and psychological forces that drive us towards constant consumption.

• Value Beyond Money: Learn how emotional connections and long-lasting value make some things truly irreplaceable.

• The True Cost of Cheap: Understand the hidden costs—environmental, ethical, and personal—of buying and designing cheap products.

• Choosing Materials: Get insights into selecting materials that age beautifully and contribute to lasting design.

• Sensual Experience: Explore how the tactile and sensory qualities of materials impact our relationship with objects.

• Aging with Grace: Discover how well-designed products can become more cherished over time.

• Maintenance, Mending, and Repair: Learn why the act of taking care of our belongings deepens our connection to them.

• Legacy: Reflect on the idea of legacy in design—creating objects that are cherished and passed down through generations.

Conclusion:
This lecture will encourage you to rethink your approach to design and consumption, highlighting the importance of creating and cherishing objects that endure both in form and sentiment.

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Time:

Saturday, 28/09/2024

09:30 - 11:30

Location: 1A Tăng Bạt Hổ, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội

Participation Fee: FREE

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From the ngu than of Nguyen dynasty to the modern ao dai

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Content:

Part 1: Silhouettes of Viet traditional clothing during Nguyen dynasty

Part 2: Materials of Viet traditional clothing: the fabrics of the past and current alternatives

Part 3: Case study: ao dai - the modernization of Viet traditional clothing

Speakers: 

• Mr. Nguyễn Đức Huy, Founder Đông Phong

• Ms. Lê Ngọc Hà Thu, Co-founder XAVAN Inc.

Time:

Sunday, 18/08/2024

10:00 -12:00

Location: 1A Tăng Bạt Hổ Street, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội

Participation fee: FREE

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Creating your unique jewelry design from taxidermy

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Workshop details:

• Brief overview of taxidermy: Taxidermy as an art form, and different techniques: white bones, diaphonisation, stuffing, plasticization, wet specimens. The do's/don'ts of making products from taxidermy.

• Practice making jewelry from taxidermy materials (snake bones). Participants chose among earrings, keychains, necklaces, or bracelets. The expert guides the participants in defining/sketching the product layout and proceeding with the realization of their design.

​Mentor: Thế Vũ - Taxidermist

Time:

• 15:00 - 17:00, Saturday, 10/08/2024

• 15:00 - 17:00, Sunday, 11/08/2024

Location: TÁCH SPACES, 20 Hai Bà Trưng, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 

Participation Fee: 700.000VND/pax (10% discount for group registration and students)

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XAVAN INC. Co-organized with Humans of ISME@NEU - International Student Community of National Economics University

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Speakers:

• Dr. Vu Hoang Linh: Professor in Marketing at Faculty of Marketing, National Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam. Visiting Professor at University of the West of England, UK. Ph.D. from NEOMA Business School, France.

• Mitchell Vassie: Designer, Fashion Design Lecturer with more than 23 years of experience in the Fashion industry in Europe and America. Worked as Senior Designer and Head of Design for brands such as Karen Millen, Lee Jeans, Dockers, O'neill, Mexx, etc.

• Le Ngoc Ha Thu: the first Vietnamese designer to win the international sustainable design competition Redress Design Award 2020. Co-designed the Lunar New Year 2022 capsule collection with the Timberland brand. Redress Ambassador in Vietnam.

Main content:

• How to reconcile economic benefits and sustainable values

• How to deliver sustainable messages to customers

• Approaching fashion through cultural values as a method to help slow down the consumption cycle

Time:

Wednesday, 17/07/2024

18:30 -20:30

Location:  B101, Building A2, National Economics University

​Participation Fee: FREE

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