W_UP Tour in Italy: camping,
aRT & upcycling
From 8 to 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
This project will be held by CasciNet in association with Associazione NoBorders.
No Borders is an Italian association that develops projects in which young people can improve their skills and acquire competencies
CasciNet is a not-for-profit association with the aim of transforming the farm «Cascina Sant’Ambrogio alla Cavriana» into an important place of accessible agriculture and urban economy. CasciNet analyses the needs, problems, strengths, and weaknesses of the reality it encounters and acts in an inclusive manner, through agriculture, art, cuisine, and hospitality to realise a sustainable economic/social model of living.
The workshops will be held in the spaces of the CasciNet Association, based in the ancient Cascina Sant’Ambrogio.
It is an authentic Milanese agricultural farmhouse, located on the edge of the Great Forlanini Park, right where the last countryside gives way to the city. It is a place rich in history, formerly the site of a convent, which for centuries has hosted peasant families, and still today it maintains its agricultural vocation and the atmosphere of a country farmhouse. CasciNethas a farmyard, barns, vegetable gardens, a forest of fruit trees and plants (foodforest) and the hives of the Apineteducational apiary. Participants will be hosted in tents (NOT provided), on the green camping area adjacent to CasciNet, and they will have access to water, toilet facilities and a shared kitchen.In the Cascina there are covered spaces to be used in case of bad weather.
Environment
COMMUNITIES
cities and cultures
history and society
Activities you’ll be taking part in this workcamp:
PLOGGING AND SORTING
Visiting and discovering the surrounding area where different types of waste will be collected and then organised and divided according to category.
WAStE ORGANISATION
The materials will be broken down and reorganised according to the upcycling project you want to carry out with them. New electronic equipment can be built or art projects completed.
PRECIOUS PLASTIC LAB
With the help of experts in the field, we will learn about pp, the machines used to melt and reshape plastic, and experience their use.
VISIT TO THE CITY AND MUSEUM OF INTEREST
One day will be dedicated to visiting the city of Milan and the Museum of Technology and Science to learn more about the history of materials and their use.
UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS
Once the materials are ready and after the training activities, artistic and non-art objects will be created for the community space of Cascinet
| LOCATION | Milan, Italy |
| PERIOD | FROM 08 TO 17 SEPTEMBER 2023 |
| CLOSEST ARRIVAL POINT | Milan |
| GROUP SIZE | 15 people |
| BASIC REQUIREMENTS | Good physical & physiological condition Motivated Enthusiastic Flexible Over 18 years old Languages spoke English |
| FOOD/CATERING | Vegetarian and non-veggie options are available, 3 meals per day drinks included |
| PARTICIPATION FEE | 280.00€, including food, accommodation, participation in all activities, pre-departure assistance and support |
Any foreigner who is temporarily in the country can have access to and receive health care at hospitals and clinics in the case of an emergency, sudden illness, or chronic disease. We strongly recommend getting private Health Insurance that will ensure access to private health facilities in case of need and cover all costs.
HEALTH & SECURITY
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You can also get in touch for additional information, we’ll be happy to answer all your questions!
