Event Overview
Participants will engage in a sneaker customization workshop inspired by abstract and graffiti artists, including Kool Koor, who will join via Zoom from Belgium for a Q&A session. He will share his expertise in customizing Air Force 1s and his experiences working with renowned artists like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Concordia art teacher Vanessa Vanek and experienced students will guide participants in using leather paint, paint markers, and non-toxic spray paint to create personalized sneakers. On Sunday, the 24th, participants will showcase their creations in a fashion show, celebrating their artistic achievements. Each participant will take home their customized sneakers.
The event has a registration fee of 400 RMB.
Registration
All ACAMIS schools are invited. If capacity is reached, priority for participation will be given to Central region schools.
To express interest in this event, please complete this form by Friday, October 11. We will then communicate only with those planning on attending.
Please download the roster form, populate, and email to summer.yu@concordiashanghai.org by Friday, October 25. The recommendation is that schools bring 4-10 students.
There will be a WeChat group set up for all visiting teachers to receive timely communication during the event. The QR code for this will be shared the week before the event.
Event Transportation
Out of Shanghai schools should arrive in Shanghai on the evening of Friday, November 22. Activities will take place all day on Saturday, November 23, and during the morning of Sunday, November 24. The event will finish at 12:00 noon on Sunday, November 24.
Please provide your travel information on the roster form. It is recommended to fly into Pudong Airport (PVG).
Schools should arrange their own transportation, and Concordia can help you coordinate local bus transportation should you request this.
Shanghai has two airports and one main railway station:
- Pudong airport (PVG) (domestic and international flights) is 35 minutes from Concordia’s campus
- Hongqiao airport (SHA) is 75 minutes from Concordia’s campus
- Hongqiao railway station is 75 minutes from Concordia’s campus
Recommended Hotels
Ramada Plaza Pudong Shanghai
Address: 18 Xin Jinqiao Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201206, China
地址: 上海浦东新金桥路18号
Sharon Zhang (Sales Manager): sharon@ramadaplazapd.com
Phone Number: +86 (0)21 5055 4666
Notes: Booking Code: ConcordiaEvent. The hotel is located approximately 1km from the school.
Marriott Pudong East
Address: 15 Xin Jinqiao Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 201206, China
地址: 上海浦东新金桥路15号
Ada Li (Sales Manager): Xiaojing.Li@marriotthotels.com
Phone Number:+86 60368810
Notes: Booking Code: ConcordiaEvent. The hotel is located approximately 800m from the school.