Apr '08
Five shining stars in the world of contemporary textiles, each at the peak of their career and at the forefront of contemporary textiles, will be presenting at a one day symposium, which will explore new directions and new thinking, and encourage lots of debate and discussion, during this year's Stroudwater International Textile Festival.
Participating Speakers are: Marie O'Mahony
Marie is an independent consultant specialising in advanced textiles and technology. Writer, curator, lecturer. Co writer 'Techno Textiles 2: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion & Design' Presentation: Collaboration – the Future of Textiles
- Sarah E Braddock Clarke
Writer, curator & lecturer. Co-author of 'Techno Textiles 2: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion & Design' with Marie O'Mahony. Sarah will be focusing on new materials and their applications to fashion and art.
Presentation: 'The New Flexibles'materials and techniques will be discussed & samples brought to experience their handle and construction
- Rebecca Earley
Designer and Reader of Textiles Environment Design (TED) at Chelsea College of Art & Design. Curator Crafts Council's 'Well Fashioned: Eco Style in the UK'
Presentation: Textiles and the Environment, and the role and responsibility of the textile designer in the future
- Sally Freshwater
Principal Lecturer at School of Art & Design, University of Hertfordshire and Programme Leader on MA Art Practices. She uses textiles in large site-specific structures, working with architects and architect practices.
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