Join us for this panel discussion, where four leading voices in the area of textiles and sustainability discuss questions around the use and understanding of natural colorants. Kathy Hattori, with us from Seattle, will discuss her experience in scaling up the use of natural dyes and various applications for brands and within industry. Artist Mackenzie Kelly-Frere will look at how natural dyes fit into his own artistic practice as well as considering the interest amongst new generations of students. Becky Porlier of Upper Canada Fibreshed will talk about the movement towards local fibre and colour in Canada, while Laura Sansone will join us from New York to discuss developments in re-shoring and regional production. Chromatic Geography co-curator Thea Haines will moderate.
Panel: Kathy Hattori, Laura Sansone, Mackenzie Kelly-Frere, Becky Porlier.
Moderator: Thea Haines
Cost: FREE
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