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The Living Archive explores the potential of (post)industrial heritage to transform production in our cities. We collect stories with participatory heritage methods. The nodes for the local collection efforts are Fab City Hubs (FCH). The collection has been carefully assembled by FCH teams who have been learning about, co-creating and applying participatory heritage-making approaches, emotion networking methodology, oral history principles and creative perspective-taking.
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Women in Wood

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Subject:Un Taller para Todas

Collected in:Barcelona

Using:Interview (verbal) and text co-creation (validation by the person)

Date of Events:2021-

Related Locations:At TMDC, a former industry building in Barcelona, transformed in a coworking workshop with shared machines an collaborative projects.

Shattering Stereotypes

Anna, Tamara, and Sonia, all skilled woodworkers, knew the obstacles that women faced when trying to break into the male-dominated woodworking industry. Often women find it difficult to enter the labor market due to the sector's traditional masculinization and the high cost of setting up a specialized workshop. This inspired the trio to create "Un Taller para Todas" ("A Workshop for All"), an association and shared workshop. However, finding a suitable workshop space proved challenging due to zoning restrictions. Eventually, they secured a rental space at TMDC, a collaborative workshop in Sant Martí and with the support of the Barcelona Activa program were able to develop a unique business model.

Un Taller para Todas is not just a workshop but also a community that supports women in the woodworking industry. They provide a space to practice woodworking skills, share resources, and collaborate with new professionals. Their ultimate goal is to empower women to achieve self-sufficiency and economic equality in the trade and to undertake professional projects that were once taboo or off-limits.

Why is this story relevant?

It is necessary to promote gender equality in the field. The woodworking industry has traditionally been male-dominated, making it challenging for women to enter the labor market and pursue careers in the area. By providing women with access to a shared workshop and resources, "Un Taller para Todas" enables them to develop their woodworking skills and undertake professional projects. The story encourages us to rethink traditional norms, support women's participation in diverse industries, and strive for a more equal and inclusive future.

Story shared by Julia Steekete and Milena Juarez (interviewers and curators)

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