Wanted!			

We are looking for EU projects in action, funded by operating groups, as well as private operators, for co-operative partners in a Finnish, EU-funded International Dye Project.

Until now:
The Colour Palette Project, 1 January 2004 – 31 December 2005
A two-year Colour Palette Project has been in operation in Finland since 1 January 2004, the aim of which is to establish a Colour Centre in Iitti and to create a link between those who collect materials needed for natural dyes, and the handicraftsmen working as dyers, trainers, product designers and producers. The Colour Centre will also be the first of its kind in the international level. (See Appendix 1, the Colour Palette Project)

At the moment:
The preliminary assessment project of the International Dye Project 
1 October 2004 – 31 March 2005
The preliminary assessment project of the International Dye Project was launched on 1 October 2004, the objective of which is to create an International Dye Project for the period of 1 April 2005 – 28 February 2006. 
During the preliminary assessment project (prior to 30 March 2005), the co-operation contracts and project and funding plans will be drawn up between the operating group of the co-operative country and the operating party.  Private persons, companies and educational institutions from other countries and operating groups are also welcome to join the activities, assuming that they provide for their own expenses. 

In the future:
The purpose and aims of the International Dye Project 1 April 2005 – 28 February 2006 
The objective is to create an international co-operation network consisting of the producers of dye materials, dyers, product designers, and the parties responsible for the implementation and marketing of the project. In order to be able to do this, we need professionals from all these fields to develop the idea into a viable and well-functioning entity. Another objective is to create a joint, international sales organisation.  

We are hoping to inspire the following parties to participate in the co-operation link:
-		 the collectors of natural dye plants
-	the cultivators of dye plants 
-	the producers of the materials to be dyed 
-	dyers 
-	designers 
-	handicraftsmen and artists making the products 
-	marketing personnel

Please contact us as soon as possible; let’s promote the colourful matter together! 

Best regards,

Kris-Tiina Valolahti, Riitta Liski and Päivi Hutri
from Väripaletti Office

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Colour Palett - Väripaletti toimisto
Kauppakatu 26, 47400 KAUSALA	
IITTI, FINLAND
Kris-Tiina Valolahti	Riitta Liski		Päivi Hutri	 	
+358 50 409 7552	+358 50 409 7551	+358 40 727 5501
 toimisto@varipaletti.net 
http://www.varipaletti.net