Tidal Fibers: Working with Seaweed-based Bioyarn
About this Event
✨ Part of KINDFIRE — the eco-artivist exhibition by GREENy bastARTs during London Climate Action Week 2026.
Join us for an experimental hands-on textile workshop exploring the creative potential of seaweed as a sustainable material for future-making practices.
Led by Joana Alarcão, Tidal Fibers invites participants to discover how algae-based bio-yarn can be transformed into tactile textile structures through traditional craft techniques and material experimentation.
🌊 Seaweed is an abundant and versatile natural resource deeply connected to coastal ecosystems and historical material practices. During this workshop, participants will learn a simple process for creating seaweed bio-yarn and explore how this unconventional fiber behaves when manipulated into textile forms.
During the session, participants will:
🌿 Learn how to process seaweed into bio-yarn
🧶 Explore the texture, flexibility, and resistance of algae-based fibers
🪢 Experiment with crochet, weaving, and knotting techniques
🌊 Create small textile samples and fabric-like structures
🤍 Engage in collaborative and individual experimentation with sustainable materials
The workshop focuses on exploration, tactile learning, and material curiosity rather than technical perfection. Participants will investigate how natural fibers can inspire alternative textile futures rooted in ecological awareness and regenerative practices.
No previous textile experience is required — the session is open to beginners, makers, artists, designers, and anyone curious about sustainable materials and experimental craft practices.
✨ All materials are provided.
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🔥 ABOUT KINDFIRE
KINDFIRE is a 10-day eco-artivist exhibition and public programme created by GREENy bastARTs as part of London Climate Action Week 2026.
Positioned as an independent artistic hub for climate dialogue and collective action, KINDFIRE brings together artists, activists, researchers, filmmakers, designers, and communities through exhibitions, workshops, talks, screenings, performances, and participatory events.
🗓️ 18–28 June 2026
📍 The Building Centre
🕘 Mon–Fri • 9am–5pm
🎉 Preview Night: 18 June • 5–8pm
🌿 Finissage: 28 June • 4–6pm
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 55.00
