Fur Europe, in cooperation with the Hellenic Fur Federation, is testing a pilot project of a Fur Creativity Summer School that will take place in the towns Kastoria and Siatista, in the heart of the unique fur microcosm in Western Macedonia in Greece. This pilot project, bringing young people from the entire fur value chain together, aims not only at promoting youth participation and involvement in the fur sector but also at empowering entrepreneurship for young people in Europe.

This is a summer school of fur awareness, not only a course about fur. The aim is to revive the importance of fur as a creative entity in our lives. The reason this first pilot project takes place in Greece is that the region of Western Macedonia has been active for 1.400 years or more in the fur sector. On a global scale, it has still one of the greatest population of skilled practitioners in the fur manufacture but strives to be rejuvenated.

The educational program will combine both theoretical and practical exercises and visits to fur-related facilities. It is a unique opportunity for young people that will combine creativity, inspiration and fun to achieve a future business value.

The summer school will provide a truly international learning environment in fantastic locations blessed with remarkable natural and historical beauty.

Kastoria, Siatista and the environs are seats of unique classical beauty and Byzantium ecclesiastical architecture, museums, artefacts and iconography depicting the fur industry of that era and more.

The event will be conducted in English with activities that ensure a unique experience.An important ingredient throughout this short summer school is that of “inspiration”. Learning does not stop when lessons finish – activities, excursions and socializing during meals and free time will stimulate a positive learning environment built around fur creativity.

Fur Europe calls for expressions of interest for young people interested in participation.

Time

27 August – 5 September 2015

Location

Western Macedonia (Kastoria and Siatista), Greece