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History and Development
of the Fur Education at
Centria University of Applied Sciences
The Center for Fur Design
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Centria University of Applied Sciences
The Center for Fur Design
Photos: Anni-Maria Weckman, NOVIA
Centria University of Applied Sciences/ The Center for Fur Design is the
only University specialized in fur education. The Center for Fur Design
begun its University degree in 1996 and has grown stronger and stronger
with the support of the fur farmers of the region, fur trade in Finland,
professional and international visitors who have worked with us to
construct this unique education. The Center for Fur Design is situated in
Ostrobothnia in the middle of the most important fur farming area in the
Finland.
• Pietarsaari
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Centria University of Applied Sciences
The Center for Fur Design
Photo: Sirpa Luoma
Photo: Sirpa Luoma
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Personnel at The Center for Fur Design
Passionate tutors , who aim and believe, only in
excellence. From left to right: Lis-Mari Jansson, Anni
Leponiemi, Mari Niva and Pia Blomström.
Beside own stuff The Center for Fur Design has a wide
network of the guest lecturers from business life and
from abroad.
Mentor in the many workshops has been professor Basil Kardasis (Royal
College of Art, London). Professor Kardasis has years of international
experience in the world of fur, design and teaching. He, among his various
activities, was Design Director of Saga Design centre in Denmark and is
presently Creative Director of Studio NAFA in Canada. He is renowned for his
passionate aims for excellence and creativity, while having fun with Fur –The
Natural Fabric.
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EU –PROJECTS
FutureFURstudio
The Center for Fur Design has carried out several project financed by the EU, provincial federations and
municipalities. During the projects The Center for Fur Design has been developed into a know-how centre
for fur education and development in the fur trade.
The FutureFURstudio –project serves the whole fur trade and design field: companies, designers and
students. The aim is also to encourage the use of fur in design products for example in furniture and also
in totally new areas. In the project models of activities corresponding to the needs of the design
companies will be developed, an open and innovative environment will be created and the design
knowledge will be developed on international basis. The FutureFURstudio will create new networks
between designers and manufactures. FutureFURstudio –project develops also different kind of education
modules in English. www.centria.fi/futurefurstudio.
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DESIGN
The Center for Fur Design has done product development work for years with international designers and
craftmen from different sectors. Product development work has been carried out through the
creative workshops, where international groups work closely together as team. As a result there has
been created several collections with different themes.
Within the workshops The Center has done co-operation with different companies and organizations in
Finland and abroad. The Center has done constant work for finding new people and new ways of using fur.
Our belief is that the wonders of fur are endless and our aim is to maintain and broaden its use and its
beauty and use it with respect.
Matteo, Italy
Justin, England
Thomas, Austria
Lies-Marie, Germany
Admir, England
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Tom, England
COLLECTIONS
Model: Sari Saranpää
AURORA BOREALIS 2007
A Tale of the Queen of the Northern Sky
“Spring of the Morning”
Reijo Ojala & Mia Ristioja
“Cascade”
Riikka Tiainen & Kati Mesiranta-Tynkkynen
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COLLECTIONS
AURORA BOREALIS 2007
”Light Dance”
Eila Tiittanen & May Björklund
”Victoria”
Anna Krats & Liisa Andström
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COLLECTIONS
AURORA BOREALIS 2007
”Flame”
Tuiri Aho & Hanna Lumo
”Arctic Motion”
Piritta Tanttari & Saara Harilahti
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COLLECTIONS
Music with Fur 2007
Indian Dance by Angeta Fellman
Clarinet by Mia Ristioja
Rhythm of Life by May Björklund
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COLLECTIONS
Music with Fur 2007
Sonacue by Pia Haapaniemi
Whirlwind by Ingegerd Niemi
Primitive Drum by Eeva Jokelainen
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COLLECTIONS
Music with Fur 2007
Eolia by Mari Niva
Tamarina by Kati Petersen-Waris
Heartbeat by Theresa Storbacka
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COLLECTIONS
Midnight BLUES Fox in Manhattan –workshop 2008
Festive outfits for man and woman, who meet each other
after the years in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York.
Main material bluefox.
Participants:
Liisa Andström, Jenni Autio, Tiina Ehrukainen,
Noora Ihalainen, Eeva Jokelainen, Reijo Ojala ja
Mia Ristioja
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COLLECTIONS
Starry, Starry Night and Day –workshop 2008
Outfit and accessories for a bestial man.
Participants:
Giulia Arpioni, Italy
Manabu Kaminaga, Denmark
Tibor Rohaly, England
Alessandra Santini, Italy
Elle Valkeapää, Finland
Marriage a la Mode –workshop 2009
Collection, which combines three continents with the wedding
theme.
Participants:
Siidaa Aberra, Finland
Manuella Nerincx, Belgium
Kati Mesiranta-Tynkkynen, Finland
Svetlana Yagovitina, Finland
Lara Courty, Belgium
Ulla Huhtakangas, Finland
Kisu Aho, Finland
Giovanni Amandini, Italy
Astrid Moser-Arendt, Germany
Nattapol Saechiw, Thailand
Philippe Van Mollekot, Belgium
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EAST
WEST
AFRICA
COLLECTIONS
ROCCO – workshop 2009
Hand-made outfit for a wild man.
Participants:
Satu Back, Anni Leponiemi, Ulla Huhtakangas,
Maria Lindborg ja Peter Hedman
ONE STEP A-HEAD - workshop 2010
Five hats for muse for different occasions.
Participants:
Justin Smith, England, Malin Unga, Sweden
Ulla Huhtakangas, Finland, Carmela Wager, Finland
Jackie Hrabok-Leppäjärvi, Finland
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COLLECTIONS
Fur and Furniture 2011
Collection in co-operation with Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
A ROOM DIVADER by Tom Hildesley, England
A COURTSHIP BENCH by Lies-Marie Hoffman, Sweden
A DIVAN by Admir Jukanovic,England
A WRITING TABLE AND CHAIR by Matteo Bardi, Italy
DIVAN by Thomas Kirchgrabner
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COLLECTIONS
ACCESSORIES ’BE- FUR’ THE FACT 2011
Accessories for different situations and space.
Stardust Light
Design by Anna Aromäki
Arctic Picnic
Design by Andreas Haals
Labour of Love
Design by Kathryn Jane Van Milligen
Adagio - The Anatomy of Sound.
Design by Georg Meyer-Wiel
Garde-Réve
Design by Iris Weiss
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COLLECTIONS
SAIL AWAY 2012
The SAIL AWAY –workshop combined the expertise of Centria University of
Applied Sciences and Baltic Yachts, a company world-famous for its yachts of high
quality. Fabulous Ostrobothnian fur and leather materials were used for creating
innovative products for the interior of luxurious sailing boats.
An international group of creative designers from various fields gathered in the
SAIL AWAY workshop in Pietarsaari. Inspired by the sea, yachts and the
introductory presentation by the workshop mentor, the talented team of
designers planned products suitable for yachts.
The partners of the SAIL AWAY workshop: Baltic Yachts www.balticyachts.fi, the
fur farmers of the Ostrobothnia area, Panfur 2000, Ahlskog Leather, Nordic Elk ®
by Bröderna Brandt Läderfabrik Ab, Kemin Nahkatarvike & FurHome, Greece.
FutureFURstudio with SAIL AWAY –collection has been presented at several
international fairs 2012:
Mifur, Italy
Fur Excellence in Athens, Greece
International Fur Fair of Kastoria, Greece
Le Cuir a Paris, France
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We would like to thank all the fair organizers for the kind invitations!
COLLECTIONS
SAIL AWAY 2012
B.B-BODY BASKET
by Ann Charlott Hästö
FURst Division
by Mia Sundström
ROMANTIC HANGING LAMP
by Simay Bülbül
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COLLECTIONS
SAIL AWAY 2012
SEASCAPE
by Janet Haigh
CALM AND INTIMIDATING
by Ken Kackur
MODULASEA
by Katarina Eklund
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COLLECTIONS
GRAFFITI 2012
An intensive three day GRAFFITI –workshop
combined five designers from different
countries:
Diana Agajan, Designer, Ukraine
Robin Kerr, Footwear/Fashion Designer, England
Elena Marradi, journalist & designer, Italy
Kim Segervall, tattoo artist, Finland
Malin Simons, sculpturer, Finland
Marianne Uusitalo, textile designer, Finland
The workshop was mentored by Professor Basil
Kardasis (Royal College of Art, London).
The co-operative companies were: Atlantic
Leather (Iceland), Ahlskog Leather, Finnish Fur
Farmers, Panfur 2000 Oy & SKA (Italy). Papers
were sponsored by UPM-Kymmene & Décor
Studio.
The GRAFFITI -collection will be exhibited to the
international audience in several leather- and
fur fair in Europe.
Cocoon Photo: Pertti Puranen
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COLLECTIONS
GRAFFITI 2012
Student Assistant:
Noora Huotari & Aino Tapanainen
Amanda Grankulla (Optima)
Aleksi Heikkilä
Film: Johannes Klemets (Yrkesakademi I Österbotten)
Graffiti painting: Johannes Iilahti (Yrkesakademi I
Österbotten)
For the first time this workshop was also documented in a
film. Please find the artistic GRAFFITI film by Johannes
Klemets on our webpage www.centria.fi/futurefurstudio.
Photo: Pertti Puranen
Zippy by Lis-Mari Jansson, Noora Huotari & Aino Tapanainen
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Students collections
The Center for fur Design has carried out many different collections together with fur design
students and organizations/companies. Design -projects combine theoretical knowledge and the
students’ practical skills and provide the students with useful contacts for their working life.
 Polar Star – Specially made for Haining Leather Fair in China
 Capsule – Furniture and other products together with several companies from Eastern Finland
 Tempus Fugit – calender –fur for every month
 The Blondes of 20th Century – painting with fur and leather
 Out of Vogue
 Kites – Different animal kites
 The Corsets -10 different corsets
 Seals – co-operation with The Kvarken Council
 AboveSeaLevel – co-operation with The Kvarken Council
 Charlston – party wear in 20’s style
 Yhdessä –knitwear and fur
 Dress and Code –co-operation with students and fur farmers
 Carpe Diem – reindeer fur and leather collection
 Fur-The Pearl in our Oyster –co-operation with students and fur farmers
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
DRESS&CODE 2010
Co-operation between fur farmers and the students
Snowboard jacket by
Alexis Shcharbakou
Lady Gaga by
Jenni Kurunmäki
Golden 30’s by
Sanna Panula
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
CARPE DIEM 2010
Main materials Reindeer fur and leather
Last Moment by Irina Lazhieva
Ensi by Helena Hyvärinen
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
CARPE DIEM 2010
Main materials Reindeer fur and leather
Metsästäjätär by Jenna Ylitalo
First Impression by Jenny Bärdén
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
FUR – the Pearl in our Oyster collection 2011
Co-operation project with ten fur design students and fur farmers. Three of the students
participating the project were exchange students from Haute Ecole Fransisco Ferrer and
HELMO from Belgium.
FRUITALICIOUS by Helena Hyvärinen & Ulf Eriksson
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
FUR – the Pearl in our Oyster collection 2011
MISS DECEIVING
by Jenna Ylitalo & Markku Kujanen
POSITION
by Jenny Bärdén & Göran Jungar
ARMY CHARM
by Marjo Lastikka & Hannu Sillanpää
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
FUR – the Pearl in our Oyster collection 2011
FUCHSIA MAFIA
RESTARS
SUSHI MOI
by Ludzzie Ross, France & Kaj Wik
by Aino Tapanainen & Jouni Koskinen
by Pierre Herche, France & Benny Ståhlberg
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EXAMPLES OF THE LATEST STUDENT COLLECTIONS
FUR – the Pearl in our Oyster collection 2011
BIRDIE by Noora Huotari & Stefan Wik
AINO by Iris Weiss, Belgium & Jari Torppa
ANASTASIA
by Irina Lazhieva, Russia & Olli-Pekka Hietamäki
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INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION
The results of the design projects have been presented in many
different events in Finland and abroad. CENTRIA/ The Center for Fur
Design has been also as an invited exhibitioner at the several
international fairs yearly:
Le Cuir a Paris, France
Mifur, Milan/Italy
Fur Excellence in Athens, Greece
Haining leather Fair , China
Istanbul Leather Fair, Turkey
International Fur Fair of Kastoria, Greece
Ukraina Fur Expo, Kiev/ Ukrain
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INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION
CENTRIA/The Center for Fur Design has
for many years done co-operation with
Universities in China, Italy, Belgium and
Scandinavia.
The Center for Fur Design does also
versatile co-operation with many
international
companies
and
fur
magazines. Students have done working
placement in companies in France, Italy,
Greece and Ukraine.
International magazines, Infur and Arpel
Fur, have published wide articles about
projects carried out in the The Center for
Fur Design.
Presenting the results of an international workshop
organized by Haute Ecole Fransisco Ferrer at the City
Hall in Brussels. A group of Fur Design students and a
teacher participated the workshop 2010.
Photos: CENTRIA, Pertti Puranen
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FUR EDUCATION
Centria University of Applied Sciences offers a unique programme covering the entire process from learning
how to handle fur and understanding the raw material to designing and making products in fur and leather. Our
aim is to let you explore the versatility, usability and applicability of fur.
You will be guided throughout the programme by top expert, competent and passionate tutors, teachers and
visiting professionals. Beside our own resident staff, the Center for Fur Design has a wide network of the guest
lecturers from other universities, as well as the industry.
Study visits to trade related companies such as an auction house, fur farms,
dressing and tanning companies, as well as, fur manufactures are included in the
programme. We will provide you with comprehensive knowledge in all areas of
the fur industry and fur trade.
The studio environment promotes creativity and welcomes skilled and
enthusiastic people. Our studio is completely equipped with the specialist
machines needed when working with fur and leather. Here you get to work with
the best possible fur and leather materials under the guidance of the best
possible professionals.
Degree Programme Bachelor of Business specialized in fur in English under
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planning!
COMING SOON
The tutor of the module is Manabu Kaminaga,
designer/patternmaker (speciality draping), Japan/Denmark.
Manabu Kaminaga is a talented designer, who is specialized
in patternmaking and draping. He graduated 1988 from Bunka
Fashion College in Tokyo. Kaminaga has worked as a
patternmaker and done draping for several companies mostly
in Denmark. Year 2009 he has started own business
Kaminaga workshop company.
Fur Design and Pattern making
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Make your "dream" pattern by draping.
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From Monday 20th to Friday 24th May 2013
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Price: 600 €
Registration latest 2nd MAY 2013
www.centria.fi/futurefurstudio
Kaminaga has done freelance draping and patterns for
example to Hansen, Charlotte Sparre, Stine goya, Brunns
bazar, Josephus Thimister, Vilbol de Ace, Movers clouth,
Ncurv.dk, Annhagen/Jørgen Simonsen, Baum und
pferdgarten, Heart Made by Julie fagerholt copenhagen,
Birger et Mikkelsen and for Work Zone as well as for Xiao Lan
–company.
He has also several year of experience from teaching pattern
making and draping in different universities and academies
worldwide. He has also worked as a course guidance/fur
design for several design students at Saga Design center in
Denmark. Moreover he has done project work for GLERUPS
FILT.DK and researched new technique for felt fabric, making
a shape of garment without using darts and finally made a felt
collection.
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Thank you for your attention!
The Center for Fur Design
Runeberginkatu 8, 68600 Pietarsaari,
FINLAND
www.centria.fi/futurefurstudio
[email protected]
+358 50 3368746
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