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Zero Waste Scotland Masterclasses⤴

from @ Education Scotland's Learning Blog

Dyeing Tech

‘Dyeing Technologies for the Circular Economy’ is the third in a series of Masterclasses for the textile industry delivered by Zero Waste Scotland.

Textile dyeing is constantly evolving. With the primary objectives of textile dyeing being to improve the aesthetic and functional properties of textiles, the demand for superior quality and functionality from textiles is increasing. Dyeing operations must improve.

Techniques are being scrutinised to be more efficient from the technical, economic and ecological perspective and this trend is continuing. But what novel dyeing techniques will the future hold? Where does sustainability come into play?

Dr Richard Blackburn will give you a new perspective on textile dyeing, and the future of this constantly evolving area. The textile coloration of the world is changing!

Date & Time: Tuesday 01 March 2016 from 09:30 – 17:00

Venue: Lecture TBC, Edinburgh Napier University,School of Arts & Creative Industries,  Merchiston Campus, EH10 5DT

Who should attend?– The Masterclass is free to attend and open to individuals in the textile industry looking to learn more about sustainable textile design. Attendance is by application and selection.

How can I register?- Download the Application Form from the Zero Waste Scotland website. Any queries please contact Suzanne on nelson@mabbett.eu

Dr Blackburn will also be carrying out a shorter version through an Open Lecture for the general public and students on 29 February 2016, from 18:30-20:00.

Click here for more information or to register.

This course is approved by The Textile Institute.

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Introduction to Circular Design and Manufacturing for Textile and Apparel Industry⤴

from @ Education Scotland's Learning Blog

Mark Shayler and Dr Jen Ballie will deliver an ‘Introduction to Circular Design and Manufacturing for Textile and Apparel Industry’ ( Accredited by the Textile Institute) 

Monday 15th February 0930 – 17.00 ( full-day)

Monday 15th February 18.00 -2000 ( evening lecture)

Venue: University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art

This masterclass is most suitable for those working in the textile and apparel sector in commerce, academia or education and would like a formal introduction to how circular economy principles can be applied to business models within the textile and apparel design and manufacturing processes. It will not include one to one consultation on individual businesses but will provide resources and references points for attendees to follow up. It would equally suit attendees interested in the Textile Institute accreditation who may already have strong knowledge in this field.

More details will be published shortly and if you would like to be informed of when the application process opens next week please register your interest with Suzanne Nelson at – nelson@mabbett.eu