International round table «Modern development of decorative crafts

through natural materials in art education»

Within the scientific project of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan «Evolution of eco-design in traditional and modern national art in art education» (№ AR08053283) an international round table on «Modern development of decorative arts through natural materials in art education» was held on April 30, 2021 in Abai KazNPU. The event was held online.

The opening speech was given to the head of the research project, professor of Abai KazNPU Smanova Akmaral.

Foreign consultant of the project, PhD of Akdeniz University (Turkey), Associate Professor Ramazan Erdem «Smart Textile for Designers», PhD, Acting Associate Professor of this University, Ezieva Mariam Nehir - presented a report «Application: ethics and environmental cleanliness in the fashion industry».

Speakers of the round table: Bekbolatova K.M., PhD, senior lecturer, double supervisor of the research project - «Search for a creative school of masters working with natural materials in the field of decorative crafts»; Member of the research project PhD, Acting Community Professor Nebesaeva Zhanar - «Art. What is happening in the world», Teacher, master of the project Ermakhanbetova Akmaral - «Decorative handicrafts made by project members from natural materials».

The results of the round table were summarised by the project researcher, Associate Professor S. Zhirenov, who noted the importance of the event for the development of art education and art in general.