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Nature as a Model
Nature as a Model
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What if we could draw inspiration from plants and animals to improve our society? Join us for a unique outdoor experience where science, art, and nature come together through the fascinating world of biomimicry!
Inspired by the forms, structures, and survival strategies of plants and living organisms, this hands-on workshop invites participants to explore how humans have learned from nature throughout history — from ancient inventions to modern sustainable technologies.
Set in an authentic Cretan farm/vineyard landscape, this immersive experience combines observation, creativity, and experimentation for families, travelers, and curious minds of all ages.
What you will experience
01. Nature Exploration Walk
01. Nature Exploration Walk
We begin with a guided walk through the vineyard/farm, where participants will:
-identify different parts of the vine
-observe leaf shapes and plant structures
-discover the burdock plant and seed dispersal mechanisms
-explore how plants interact with their environment
-understand how nature inspires science, engineering, design, and art
02. Science Lab – Biomimicry in Action:
02. Science Lab – Biomimicry in Action:
In our hands-on science session, we explore fascinating examples of bio-inspired design and innovation, including:
a) The 'Lotus Effect' – how lotus leaves inspired self-cleaning surfaces and water-repellent materials
b) Plant Tendrils & Engineering – how the coiled structure of climbing plants inspired technologies used in crude oil cleanup and adaptive materials.
Participants will experiment, observe, and discover how scientists and engineers study living organisms to create sustainable solutions.
03. Artistic Lab:
03. Artistic Lab:
Nature also inspires artists around the world! In the final creative part of the workshop, participants create their own collaborative artworks inspired by natural forms and organic structures.
Artistic inspirations include:
-“Strings and Things” sculptures by Judith Scott
-“Weave Our Web” installation inspired by Chiharu Shiota
Duration: 90 minutes
Language: English, Greek
Minimum participants: 4
Get to Know us
Get to Know us
The Artistic Engineering Lab is an interdisciplinary educational program that explores the connection between Science and Contemporary Art. It is aimed at children and educators, bridging higher education and research with primary and secondary education.
The goal of the program is to encourage the development of scientific knowledge through a different perspective, examining how each phenomenon we study has been used by a contemporary artist. Through this interdisciplinary approach, we aim to encourage children to engage with the world through dialogic and critical thinking, fostering their creativity and inventiveness. They are invited to collaborate and think as a team, share ideas, take pride in their achievements, and, of course, have fun!
Konstantina Terzaki | Materials Engineer, PhD in Materials Science & Engineering
Email: artisticengineeringlab@gmail.com
Google Scholar: Konstantina Terzaki
f: Εργαστήρι Καλλιτεχνικής Μηχανικής για παιδιά
mobile: (+30) 6936832873
Eugenia Pazara | Organizer & Instructor of Educational Robotics and Physics Experiments Seminars
Email: pazaraevi@gmail.com
Mobile: (+30) 6972228987
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