The ROMÂNIA CREATIVĂ EDUCATĂ , SIBIU 2.0 program was launched in May 2022 as a pilot project to test the market’s response to an innovative educational initiative. As part of the international FEERIC HUB network, which brings together over 40 educational institutions from 30 countries, the project conducts activities in Romania aligned with the objectives of this global platform.
Over 100 entities and professionals from the creative industries have already expressed interest in this initiative, highlighting the acute need for a program that provides young graduates, students and pupils with concrete tools to manage their creative resources in the current socio economic context.
Program Goals
ROMÂNIA CREATIVĂ EDUCATĂ SIBIU 2.0 emphasizes sustainable development, the integration of circular economy principles, and the promotion of social responsibility within the creative industries. The program offers access to educational events such as workshops, seminars, creation competitions and art installations, aiming to train a new generation of conscious and well-prepared creatives.
The participation of students and pupils from Sibiu is facilitated both as volunteers and as direct beneficiaries of the events, through partnerships developed by the organizers with the Faculty of Economic Sciences and the Astra County Library. These young participants will have access to resources, mentoring sessions, study scholarships, and collaboration opportunities with international brands.
Partners and Supporters
The events are organized in collaboration with prestigious partners, including:
- Istituto Europeo di Design (IED)
- The French Institute and the French Embassy in Romania
- NEPI Rockcastle and Promenada Sibiu
- Cine Gold
- Euronews
A special highlight is the partnership with the French Embassy and the French Institute, who will address topics such as responsibility in the fashion industry, within the project Speeding Up Slow Fashion. In this context, the educational program implemented by Gymnasium School No. 12 in Timișoara, entitled Les Petits Princes, will be showcased as a model of good practice that can be replicated nationally and internationally.
Event Program
JULY 15 – CINE GOLD, Promenada Sibiu
Entrepreneurial education and creative leadership in fashion
- 14:00 – Masterclass | Alina Ceușan, founder of Retro Future
“From Online to Offline” - 15:00 – Workshop | Giovanni Ottonello, Art Director IED
“Fashion Forward: Exploring New Frontiers” - 17:00 – Masterclass | Sara Sozzani Maino, Fondazione Sozzani
“The Brave Next Gen” - 18:00 – Masterclass | Diana Drăgotescu, Euronews
“Promoting Fashion on TV” - 18:30 – Masterclass | Rita Sarkis, Executive Coach
“Coaching the Style” - 19:00 – Panel | Gianina Corondan, Ioana Ciolacu, Alina Lazariu
“The F Words: Femininity, Force, Fashion” - 19:30 – Panel | Silvia Floares (Mezanin Market), Oana Lazăr (NEPI Rockcastle)
“Opportunities for Emerging Designers”
JULY 16 – CINE GOLD, Promenada Sibiu
Sustainability and circular economy in the fashion industry
- 09:30 – Official Opening
Mitichi Preda – President, Feeric Fashion Week
Alexandra Servel – Director, French Institute of Cluj - 09:45 – Introduction
Elena-Alexandra Miron – Youth Sustainability Platform Association
Mariana Stan – Fashion Revolution Romania - 10:15 – Panel
Opportunities and challenges in textile reuse and upcycling
Guests:- Elvys Sandu – REDU
- Darja Richter-Widhoff – ENSAD/PSL
- Claudia Nemeș – Arc Studio
- Arielle Lévy Verry -Une Autre Mode Est Possible
- 11:30 – Masterclass | Darja Richter-Widhoff
“The Role of the Designer in Sustainable Fashion” - 11:30 – Workshop | Fashion Revolution Romania
Environmental and Social Challenges in the Industry
(Maximum 15 participants) - 12:30 – Awards Ceremony
“Education for Change: From Fast Fashion to Responsible Consumption” - 14:00 – Workshop | Arielle Lévy Verry
“Rethinking Fashion: Governance and Cooperation for New Narratives” - 15:00 -Educational Theatre Performance
Themed on responsible consumption
– Performed by Gymnasium School No. 12, Timișoara
JULY 19 HAIDE: Return to Origins
12:30 PM, Hall 5 CINE GOLD, Promenada Sibiu
A special moment of the edition will be the HAIDE multisensory experience a journey into the past through images, sounds and the real presence of authentic artisans featured in media content. The event aims to connect the creative past with a sustainable future, under the theme of returning to roots.
Participation
The events are open to the public, with limited spots for workshops and masterclasses. Participation is free of charge, and registrations can be made online using this form:
🔗 https://www.feeric.ro/ro/inscrie-te-la-workshop-urile-romania-creativa-educata-2-0
ROMÂNIA CREATIVĂ EDUCATĂ 2.0 is a project co-financed by Sibiu City Hall and the Sibiu County Council.
Partners: NEPI Rockcastle, Promenada Sibiu, French Institute, French Embassy in Romania, Istituto Europeo di Design, Ford, Euronews, Boromir, CineGold and Elit.
