Dates & Times
Sun 11th May
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About this event
-Delve into Denim theme for this Ethical Atelier
-Denim focussed Q&A sessions with industry experts discussing sustainable and ethical fashion topics
-Denim Sashikno Repair workshop with Megan- pre booking essential
-Mini Denim swap with The Big Swap
-Browse 10+ carefully curated East Midlands and North West Ethical fashion brands
-Print a stain workshop Hands-on printing workshops with Sian where you can cover up your stained garment or bring fresh life to an old item with Sian fun print designs!
-Shop #preloved and vintage
⏰ Sunday 11th May 10.30 - 3.00pm
🎟️ Tickets are £10pp for pre-booked tickets using the button below, or £14pp on the day.
Your ticket price includes entry to The Denim Swap, the drop in Denim patch repair workshop with Kerry and the panels. The Screen Print and Sashiko workshop require separate booking here.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
10.30 Doors open
10.00 Sashiko Repair Workshop- separate pre booking required
12.30 Print Workshop - separate booking required
13.00 Panel Discussion How does denim production effect the enviroment and which brands are having a positive impact?
13.30 The mini Denim Swap with The Big Swap
14.30 Panel discussion ‘Environmental impact of different denim finishes and construction”
14.45 Last entry
15.00 Soft close
MEET OUR PANELISTS
Abigail Wastie- Organiser of The Ethical Atelier, Abigail is a Sustainable Textile activist and owner of textile education business Thread of Life, helping people enjoy the creative process of curating a ethical and sustainable wardrobe.
Megan Wigley- with over 15 years industry experience, managing product development of denim collections such as infamous Red Ear Denim collection at Paul Smith.
Harriet Haiynes Young- Knitwear designer and Technical Developer currently working at Derbyshire Sunspel but has worked across sectors of the industry for licensers on behalf of key names on the high street; Topshop, Monsoon and Primark.
