Fair trade fashion looks set to rocket this year with high street stores all set to debut their own fair trade lines. Exclusive figures have also identified for the first time the size of the clothing market, revealing that total fair trade products in the UK were up by 46% leaping from £190m to £290m.
Topshop has become the latest in a long line of retailers to outline its next phase for fair trade, the Arcadia owned chain already stocks the fair trade brand People Tree. However, this month will see the launch of its own fair trade T-shirt line which acts as one component within a wider initiative, retailing at £12. The high-street giant will also introduce an additional line called, Design4Life Ghana, consisting of dresses and bags made from batik fabrics. The label will hit the London store and will also be available on-line from April, Topshop buyer Claire Hamer said:
“By supporting producers in Africa we are encouraging sustainability and fair wages for workers. By helping their development these farmers will one day be able to develop organic fabrics.”
This week sees Next launch its own-brand of fairtrade-certified cotton kidswear clothing which will be available in 210 stores and plans to expand into womenswear.
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Monday, April 2, 2007
Arts Council to present ‘Basics of Batik’ workshop April 28
March 29, 2007 11:19 pm
Staff report
The Tribune-Star
source: http://www.tribstar.com/arts/local_story_088231901.html
Staff report
The Tribune-Star
The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana presents “The Basics of Batik,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28 in Patchwork Central at 100 Washington Ave.
The program is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on workshop for anyone interested in exploring this expressive and ancient medium.
For Arts Council members, the cost is $40 for supplies and materials; for non-members, $45. Space is limited to the first 15 reservations.
The workshop presenter is batik specialist Kay Miner, who has 25 years experience working in the art.
Miner is an arts educator and a member of the Arts Council who is presently teaching at Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky., and at Henderson Community College. She holds a master’s degree in art education from the Art Academy in Cincinnati, and has been teaching art for more than 20 years.
Workshop highlights include:
• Preparation of fabric and dyes
• Wax selection and mixing
• Dyeing process and use of tools
• Step-by-step instruction in the batik process
• Finishing techniques
• Participants will take home one to two creations
To make a reservation, call the Arts Council office during business hours at (812) 422-2111. Cash, check and Visa and MasterCard accepted.
For more about our events and exhibitions, visit the Arts Council Web site,
www.artswin.evansville.net.
The program is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on workshop for anyone interested in exploring this expressive and ancient medium.
For Arts Council members, the cost is $40 for supplies and materials; for non-members, $45. Space is limited to the first 15 reservations.
The workshop presenter is batik specialist Kay Miner, who has 25 years experience working in the art.
Miner is an arts educator and a member of the Arts Council who is presently teaching at Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky., and at Henderson Community College. She holds a master’s degree in art education from the Art Academy in Cincinnati, and has been teaching art for more than 20 years.
Workshop highlights include:
• Preparation of fabric and dyes
• Wax selection and mixing
• Dyeing process and use of tools
• Step-by-step instruction in the batik process
• Finishing techniques
• Participants will take home one to two creations
To make a reservation, call the Arts Council office during business hours at (812) 422-2111. Cash, check and Visa and MasterCard accepted.
For more about our events and exhibitions, visit the Arts Council Web site,
www.artswin.evansville.net.
source: http://www.tribstar.com/arts/local_story_088231901.html
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