NEW ONLINE TALKS AND CONVERSATIONS ON TEXTILES
After a summer off, our online talk programme will begin again in September with a talk on Knitted, Knitwear, Knitting on Wednesday 14 September. Knitting is a communal affair that has the potential to stimulate genuine connection between people from all walks of life. A transportable and lightweight craft, its versatility has contributed to its endurance and popularity, with unique histories and traditions found in cultures all over the world.
Image courtesy of Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
Commonly handed down through generations, knitting is steeped in family histories. Family elders often taught their children and grandchildren how to knit, and knitted garments have survived through family lineages. More recently, knitting's therapeutic qualities have been explored and reputed, even in scientific journals, providing greater insight into how knitting may improve mental and physical wellness. We will be joined by a range of knitting practitioners and experts who will explore different forms and histories of knitting, followed by a panel discussion.
Image courtesy of Karen Lukacs
This will be followed by a Wardrobe Revolution Weekend in October, bringing together pioneers of slow design and textile activists who are working to reinvent the way we think about and produce clothing. Presentations will look at methods of repairing, mending and recycling our clothing; innovative industry-led initiatives to produce carbon-neutral clothing on an industrial scale; and Indigenous knowledge systems and practices of textile making. We hope to inspire you to find ways of reducing your own clothing carbon footprint, as well as contributing to finding new ways of rethinking the global fashion system.
To find out more about our full programme of upcoming online talks, visit our website here.
Image courtesy of Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
Commonly handed down through generations, knitting is steeped in family histories. Family elders often taught their children and grandchildren how to knit, and knitted garments have survived through family lineages. More recently, knitting's therapeutic qualities have been explored and reputed, even in scientific journals, providing greater insight into how knitting may improve mental and physical wellness. We will be joined by a range of knitting practitioners and experts who will explore different forms and histories of knitting, followed by a panel discussion.
Image courtesy of Karen Lukacs
This will be followed by a Wardrobe Revolution Weekend in October, bringing together pioneers of slow design and textile activists who are working to reinvent the way we think about and produce clothing. Presentations will look at methods of repairing, mending and recycling our clothing; innovative industry-led initiatives to produce carbon-neutral clothing on an industrial scale; and Indigenous knowledge systems and practices of textile making. We hope to inspire you to find ways of reducing your own clothing carbon footprint, as well as contributing to finding new ways of rethinking the global fashion system.
To find out more about our full programme of upcoming online talks, visit our website here.