FFA SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026: Summer School of Sustainable Design – Upcycling, applications until 23 July 2026

FFA BUT Summer Schools offer a creative way to spend part of the summer. Participants can explore artistic processes, develop their creative skills, and meet inspiring people. FaVU Summer Schools are open to the general public — to beginners with a passion for art, as well as to those considering future studies at an art school, who can use the summer school to get a feel for the FaVU environment and as part of their preparation for entrance examinations.

Summer School of Sustainable Design – Upcycling

The summer school is open to both beginners and more advanced participants with an interest in sustainable design and fashion. During the course, participants will be introduced to the concept of the circular economy in relation to design — specifically exploring upcycling as a pathway to environmentally sustainable design. Lecturer Terezie Krísová will share her practical experience, including guidance on where and how to source waste materials for design projects. The practical component will focus on creative work with materials, pattern making, structural solutions, and the production process itself. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to respond to the properties of a given material and to understand the relationship between design, construction, and the finished object. Participants will design and create their own original product — such as an accessory like a bag or handbag — made from recycled advertising banners.

The aim of the summer school is to familiarise participants with the process of bringing a designed product to life and to allow them to test structural principles and the functionality of an object in practice. The skills gained can be applied in further studies, independent creative work, and future professional development in the field of design. An integral part of the course is the cultivation of sustainable and circular thinking about design.

Key information:

Lecturer: BcA. Terezie Krísová Dates: 30–31 July 2026 Duration: 14 teaching hours, daily 9:00–16:00 Venue: FaVU BUT, Kraví hora Campus, Building No. 3 – Product Design Studio, Rybkova 23 Fee: CZK 2,000, payable to account 111043273/0300, variable symbol 2602014 (please include FaVU/upcyklace and your name in the payment note) The fee covers all materials and art supplies. To register for the Upcycling Summer School, please submit an online application no later than 23 July 2026. Please note that your registration is only confirmed upon receipt of payment. Proof of payment must be uploaded as part of the application.

Lecturer profile:

Terezie Krísová is a designer and founder of the brand ruksak, established in 2018. Her work focuses on combining functionality, minimalist aesthetics, and a sustainable approach to materials. Since 2020 she has been studying product design at FaVU BUT in Brno, currently at Master's level (graduating in summer 2026). Through the ruksak brand, she has collaborated with partners including the National Theatre, the Letní Letná festival, the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, Světozor cinema, Edison cinema, MUD gallery, and the Czech Philharmonic.

Prerequisites:

No specialist knowledge or prior experience is required. What matters is an interest in design, a willingness to experiment, and an openness to new approaches in sustainable fashion and product design.

Cancellation policy:

If you are unable to attend, you may arrange for a substitute participant. Should you withdraw up to 14 days before the start of the summer school, a cancellation fee of 20% of the total amount paid will be charged. Withdrawals made after this deadline are non-refundable. The organiser reserves the right to cancel individual summer schools in the event of insufficient enrolment. Should the organiser cancel a summer school, the full amount paid will be refunded.