Structural Model

Concept of European co-operation within the framework of ETN (Provisional version)

Special groups

Active, passive members and external experts - Working programmes in the framework of ETN resolutions on the following targets:

Europe-Projects, e. g.:

• "Textile-cultural regions"
• "Silk Routes" (participation in programmes of the Council of Europe).

Research/Development, such as:

• Design Theory
• Historic Textiles
• New Technologies
• "Art and Industry" - Projects

Education and Training, such as:

• Professional Training
• Professional Advanced Training
• Adult Education
• Furtherance of young talent

Meetings

• Exhibitions/Shows, Competitions
• (Professional-) conferences, Symposia etc.
• Participation in events (such as Trade Fairs)

Documentation/Publication, e.g.:

• ETN data bank
• (Professional-) books, catalogues, instruction material
• Documentation of events
• Contributions both in script and pictures (audiovisual media)

Assembly of ETN Members

Annual meetings at alternating locations - Resolutions on ETN Programmes both short-term and long-term

EC-Executive Committee

(Formed by active ETN members)
Committee to consist of at least five institutional representatives.
Preparation and execution of general meeting resolutions; Programme and finance planning

Secretariat

Finance and programme administration (programme coordination). Keeping contact with promoting members, sponsors and external institutions. Central service for documentation and information, public relations.