17 Workshop - Hands-Free

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1. The project in a nutshell

To promote creative and hands-on art in all its forms by providing a space for sharing and discovery that encourages people to disconnect from digital devices.

2. The Project’s Objective

Our workshop project is first and foremost a tool for raising awareness about our use of digital technology, offering an alternative to technological overconsumption. We provide a space where creativity and hands-on arts and crafts become means of exploration, relaxation, and connection—both with others and with oneself. Our workshops invite you to slow down, rediscover the joy of creating with your own hands, and cultivate a sense of authentic well-being, away from screens. Open to everyone, they are designed for beginners, curious minds seeking new experiences, and experts eager to share their skills. By fostering creative expression and the development of a variety of skills—and with the guidance of passionate professionals—our workshops ensure a high-quality learning experience in an inspiring and supportive environment.

3. The Project in Detail

Mains Libres is proposing a creative workshop project in the heart of a potential community neighborhood in Lausanne, aimed at making art accessible to all and strengthening social ties through local cultural activities. In response to cultural, linguistic, economic, and accessibility barriers, this space aims to revitalize the neighborhood’s cultural life and encourage participation from all Lausanne residents. The workshop will offer a variety of activities, including creative workshops, exhibitions, and events, open to everyone—whether beginners, the curious, or experts. Furthermore, Mains Libres positions itself as an alternative to excessive technology use by encouraging people to disconnect from digital devices and by emphasizing creativity and hands-on art as means of exploration, relaxation, and connection.

This project aims to foster creative expression, the acquisition of new skills, and the creation of a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, while providing opportunities for collaboration between artists, professionals, and the local community. Through this space, we hope to revitalize the neighborhood, provide community visibility, and democratize access to art, particularly for vulnerable populations.

4. The amount requested to carry out the project

CHF 20,000

• Operating Costs (Artistic and Administrative Materials): CHF 5,000

• Organization and facilitation (volunteer expenses, communication): CHF 10,000

• Artistic events (exhibitions, rentals, technical support): CHF 5,000

5. Neighborhood(s)

Community Neighborhoods of Lausanne

6. The Association

Mains Libres