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March 30, 2023

A New Lens on Malay Culture: Rejuvenating Local Arts with the Re:Vision Kaleidoscope

Kuala Lumpur

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March 28, 2023

Expanding the possibilities of smart fabrics with a “living textile” that reacts to the touch

Tokyo

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March 27, 2023

Leather Reimagined: Modular Masterpieces for Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week

Kuala Lumpur

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February 5, 2023

One-bite Feminism: Let’s talk about the gender gap in Japan

Tokyo

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January 29, 2023

SPCS turns up to the Ogaki Mini Maker Faire!

Kyoto

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January 26, 2023

crQlr Summit 2023 JAPAN – Exploring Bottom-up Circular Economy through the Five Senses

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What do you Fab?

What do you Fab? 

FabCafe is a series of ‘Fab’ innovation labs that specialize in creating products, services and experiences of the future. Here, maker enthusiasts, businesses and everyday people can access digital fabrication tools and experiences for fields ranging from fashion to bio. Founded in Tokyo in 2012, FabCafe’s global network now serves and fosters creative communities in 13 locations around the world, including Bangkok, Barcelona, Kuala Lumpur, and many more.

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Events

Mar.

28

Tue

Apr.

8

Sat

  • #No reservation required
  • #Entrance Free

EXHIBITION by Julia Moser | “Making Visible the Invisible” – Textile dyeing with Bacteria

Bacteria are all around (and in) us, yet invisible to the naked eye. Now they are made visible in this exhibition through the colourful pigments they produce. This may be a new way for the textile industry to create colour that is not pollutive. Join us to explore a new world of co-creating and co-designing textiles and garments with bacteria.

Today

FabCafe Kyoto / MTRL KYOTO

Mar.

31

Fri

  • #Accepting reservations
  • #英語で開催

SPCS Talks vol.2 ｜Textile Dyeing with Bacteria – Letting Nature Design with Julia Moser

Bacteria are often feared but what if we worked with bacteria instead of trying to eliminate them? Julia Moser has been researching the use of bacteria to produce pigments for textiles. Join us to find out how she paints and constructs her garments with living pigments.

Today from 19:00

Online Session

Apr.

1

Sat

  • #Accepting reservations
  • #Entrance Free

StoryLines Artist Market vol. 1

The StoryLines Artist Market is a platform for talented creators from Tokyo and beyond to showcase their work and connect with like-minded people and local fans. Drop by to meet fascinating artists in person, learn about their work, purchase unique creations, and take part in digital fabrication workshops!

Tomorrow

FabCafe Tokyo

Apr.

1

Sat

  • #Accepting reservations

StoryLines Artist Market Special Collaboration – Key Charm Workshop

Join us on April 1st to fabricate a pop acrylic key charm featuring one of the beautiful designs by the guest artists of the StoryLines Artist Market vol. 1.

Tomorrow

FabCafe Tokyo

Apr.

7

Fri

  • #Accepting reservations

Talk : “Algorithmic Arts” – utilizing AI in creative industries

This is a talk event with Pau Garcia, director of ELISAVA, a Spanish design school that is involved in many projects related to data science, art and design. This event will provide an opportunity to understand the possibilities and concerns of AI, which is now at a tipping point, from the perspective of the creative industry.

Start in 7 days

FabCafe Kyoto / MTRL KYOTO

Apr.

11

Tue

Apr.

15

Sat

  • #Accepting reservations
  • #Entrance Free

Mikafi Pop-up event “Explore the next generation coffee experience”

Mikafi, a Swiss startup that proposes a sustainable coffee culture, will have a special booth at FabCafe Kyoto. Various events will be held during the event, including an exhibition of actual smart roasting machines, coffee tasting, and meetups with players involved in the ethical production and distribution ecosystem.

Start in 11 days

Apr.

14

Fri

Jun.

18

Sun

  • #Accepting reservations
  • #誰でもウェルカム

SPCS｜Season3 Designing Instability with Katsunobu Yoshida

SPCS Season 3 revolves around the theme of ‘colour’. Together with graphic designer and forager Katsunobu Yoshida, we will conduct a two-month experiment to create ink from foraged materials, aiming to create a colour different from the stable pigments already developed for mass production. How will embracing instability change the future of expression and manufacturing?

Start in 14 days

Apr.

14

Fri

  • #Accepting reservations
  • #Beginner Friendly

Olfactory Design Lab: Synthesize the Smell of Rose

In this workshop, we will be breaking down the scent of a rose, then re-constructing your own rose scent and take home your very own rose perfume in a small bottle!

Start in 14 days

FabCafe Kuala Lumpur

Apr.

15

Sat

Apr.

22

Sat

  • #Accepting reservations
  • #誰でもウェルカム

Multispecies’ Tea Ceremony | 1 cup of tea and 10 Perspectives

On the 15th and 22nd of April - SPCS will hold an experimental tea ceremony, revolving around the theme of biodiversity, in the Tairitsu-seki teahouse of Shosei-en, a garden belonging to the Higashi Honganji Temple. Three diverse types of ‘tea’ ceremonies will be offered over the two days, with teas made from mushrooms and even the dung of insects. Using the tea ceremony as a space for communication and art appreciation, participants will also be introduced to 10 artworks in and around the teahouse. These 10 artworks were created to explore the theme of biodiversity in the garden. Join us in this rare opportunity to experience the beauty of biodiversity with all five senses through the art of the tea ceremony.※ This event is held as part of Higashi Honganji Temple’s 800th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony.

Start in 15 days

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