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EFWA26 | Seminar

  • Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Highway Midland, WA, 6056 Australia (map)

ECO FASHION | THREADS OF CHANGE SEMINAR

Be a part of something that is changing the way that we think about sustainability in fashion.

WHY HANDMADE IS THE FUTURE
A vital educational program featuring designers, textile researchers and cultural custodians discussing:
*Why handmade textiles are the most sustainable textile
*Preserving endangered weaving traditions
*Natural dyes, fibres & slow processes
*Ethical trade & protecting artisan intellectual property
*Green economy, UN & SDG targets

SPEAKERS
* Professor Ayu Wahyuningsih - Tadulako University, Indonesia
* Carol Hanlon - CEO & Founder TCF WA/ AUS/ Global
* Dr Anne Farren - Former Head of Fashion Design, Curtin University
* Drah, Diah Agustiningsih, M.Pd Head of Tourism Office, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
* Dr Zuhal Kuvan-Mills - CEO & Founder, Eco Fashion Week Australia
* Amee Dennis, Farmer & Fibre Artist - Quentin Park Designs, SA

More info on designers, partners & sponsors, event schedule & location: Eco Fashion Week Australia >

Sat 31 | 11am - 1pm | Suitable for 18yrs+

Free Event | Booking essential

Photo by Alexis Rose Photography

Earlier Event: October 30
EFWA26 | Runway Shows
Later Event: November 7
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