Tone Takle

Tone Takle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts and Drama at the University of Agder, Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Fine Arts. Her work bridges art, education, and sustainability, with a strong focus on textile practices and pedagogical innovation.

Her research interests include sustainable art practices, textile art, art education, didactic methods, and the role of art in early childhood and youth development. She explores how micro-level actions, such as mending textiles, contribute to broader environmental and educational goals.

The recent publications highlight a consistent thematic focus on sustainability in art workshops, experimental creative processes, and the impact of art projects on children. Her work combines theoretical reflection with practical storytelling, especially in pedagogical contexts.

• Research Group: Art and young people
• Research Group: Art and children & youth

Tone Takle has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She collaborates with colleagues such as Nina Ann-Charlott Björkendal, Anita Skogen, Eivind Wittemann, Camila Estrin Henriksen, and Hege Beckmann on interdisciplinary art and sustainability projects. No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided text.

She contributes to academic discourse through publications in journals like FORM and participation in seminars such as the KoK Sustainability Seminar 2024. Her work emphasizes community, place, and human-centered approaches in art.