Denim Making: Sustainability Here-and-Now (By Invitation Only)
Michael Lam, Hong Kong Design Institute,Tseung Kwan O
Denim has deep roots in human history and culture, but have you imagined how innovations in denim making has reacted to the sustainability topic, in terms of environmental, technological and economical perspectives?
In this workshop, learn from masters how the industry has rediscovered the relationship between post-consumer denim, natural material, and traditional craft to create more sustainable solutions in denim making. You will also gain a hands-on experience on making your own natural-dyed denim fabric.
Language: Cantonese supplemented by English
Format: Physical workshop; short lectures; demonstration
Target Audience: Students
Max Capacity: 25 pax
Takeaways:
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To learn innovative approaches for sustainable denim
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To gain a hands-on experience of tie-dye using natural dye
Invitation
Setting: To produce own tie-dye product, each participant will bring ONE piece of clean, light-coloured, 100% cotton t-shirt or skirt or scarf to the workshop.
*By invitation only