Guiding Roots: Growing Patterns with Plant Roots

This hands-on workshop explores plant roots as a growing material. By guiding how roots branch and intertwine, we can develop delicate, textile-like structures for further exploration in design, fashion and art.

We will investigate seeds, growing conditions and cultivation methods. Using pre-germinated seeds, we will create a growing structure, experimenting with arrangements and forms that guide growth. We will learn to prepare the growing surface, support germination and prevent problems such as contamination, and explore stabilising and drying root structures.

You will take your planted structure home with practical guidelines and recipes, continuing its care and observing its development. The workshop is for curious makers, designers and anyone interested in biomaterials, biodesign and plants. No previous experience is required. It is part of the Rog Design Days accompanying programme.

The workshop will be held in English.

About the mentor

Barbara Rakovská is a Prague-based designer working across textiles, biomaterials, fashion and material research. After studying industrial design, she focused on textiles, continuing her studies in Barcelona and developing her practice through international residencies. Her work explores living materials, natural dyes, bacterial pigments, craft and digital fabrication.

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Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

[PREVERI] Language of delivery

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at zeleni@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!