The Textile Futures Research Group (TFRG) and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) present an Eco Textile Design salon in two parts International Conversations and Question Time at the ICA. (Sponsored by GAP, Inc.)

International Conversations features four internationally renowned designers, researchers, activists and makers in conversation with four Textile Futures Research Group members on the most current and future issues for eco textile designers. Conversations will be held between Mo Tomaney (TFRG) and Elaine Jones (Ethical and Fair Trade Consultant, UK), Rebecca Earley (TFRG) and Natalie Chanin (Alabama Chanin, USA), Carole Collet (TFRG) and Maja Kuzmanovic (founder of FOAM, Belgium) and Sandy Black (TFRG) with Christoph Bergmann (Clariant, Switzerland).

Question Time is formulated after the popular BBC programme, by the same name.  This session will be chaired by Carole Collet and will feature six panelists:  Clare Brass (Design Council, UK), Tamsin Blanchard (Telegraph Magazine), Lynda Grose (California College of Art, USA), Rebecca Earley (TFRG), Kate Goldsworthy (TFRG) and Kindley Walsh Lawlor (Gap, Inc.). Questions pertaining to the role of the designer in determining the future of eco fashion and textile design will be chosen from an audience of experts, students in the field, and the interested public.  The panelists will engage with the questions and the audience may be asked to respond.

For more information please go to the Textile Futures Website.

Tickets can be purchased from the ICA.