Rachel MacHenry, co-creator of the Brandtrade (Peru)

Brandtrade Peru Logo
Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 7:15pm

MAAD sessional instructor, Rachel MacHenry, was one of the Canadian designers who travelled to Peru to co-create the collections BRANDTRADE(Peru)
http://brandtrade.ca/peru-launch-event/

Botanica Tinctoria - Creating a Sustainable Materials Collection

Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

In this lecture, Rachel MacHenry will discuss how she has researched and developed a line of naturally dyed materials made from organic cotton and silk. The materials are produced in a closed loop system, with all waste materials going back into the production of the next generation of dye plants. The initiative works across areas as diverse as traditional agriculture, fair trade and contemporary design. Bringing together current ideas about environmentalism, contemporary scientific research and information gathered from the historical record, the project highlights the best of new and old methodologies in the creation of a range of contemporary design products. Rachel MacHenry is a textile designer and educator whose practice focuses on sustainability issues and artisan production.

Venue & Address: 
Room 530 - 100 McCaul
Cost: 
FREE