Category: Textiles Workshop
Level: Silver
Author: Hannah Ogahara, Laura Baker, Theresa Jones, Julia Banks, Linsay Robinson
The Impact: <p>When shared materials and tools are not tracked or managed, they are often lost, duplicated, or underused, leading to inefficiencies and unnecessary purchasing. Structured systems improve circulation and reduce waste.</p>
Details
Storage systems support efficient access to small quantities, returning unused stock, and reducing duplication or hoarding.
Systems in place to support accountability and circulation, such as: sign-out/sign-in for tools or equipment, monitored access to shared resources
Shared materials (e.g. yarns, fabrics) are: accessible in usable qualities, organised to reduce overuse or duplication
Students are expected to return unused materials and return tools in usable condition
Workshop supports informal redistribution, such as: sharing or passing of materials/tools between students
