Third Door 16 Point Pleasant

Design in a more efficient, environmentally safe and responsible way. Inspirational industry experts will provide you with the core knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions. AGENDA: Session I: 9.00am - 10.30am ETHICAL FABRIC DISCUSSION Exploring the environmental and social impacts of different fabrics and fibers. You'll have the opportunity to feel fabrics and gain a first-hand understanding of the physical differences between fibers and how they can be integrated into contemporary design. Session II: 11.30 - 1.00pm ETHICAL FASHION An introduction to the environmental and social factors currently at the forefront of the fashion design industry. A guide on how to source sustainably and understand supply chains, including a brief overview of the notoriously complex area of standards and certifications. Session III: 2.00pm - 3.30pm ECO KNITWEAR Looking at the knit life-cycle: from responsible materials to methods of knitting, with supporting samples and dye substances, to the drying phase, to a knitted fabric's end use. A look into technical details, such as knit structures and fibre contents and learn how to hand knit yourself! Session IV: 4.30pm - 6.00pm UNDERSTANDING ETHICAL PRINTING With a plethora of ethical, printed fabric samples and natural dyes to get your hands on, this is an opportunity to learn about different printing methods, equipment used, costs and techniques. A look at the environmental and social impacts of a print life-cycle, from responsible materials, to methods of printing and dyeing, to drying, to end use. Testimonials: "..it was brilliant. I'm so pleased I came! Thank you." "It was amazing and fun". "I just wanted to say thank you very much for the workshop on Friday. I found it incredibly useful and have been inspired to try and create more sustainable fabrics." "I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you!". View the photos from our previous Key Skills for Informed Design seminar: http: t.co CTYupVWJ Venue: Third Door, 16 Point Pleasant, Putney, London, SW18 1GG. Trial Online Streaming £10 Session £20 Day £65