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SDA Confluence Conference, part one

  • Post author:Astrid Bennett
  • Post published:July 8, 2011
  • Post category:exhibitions/fashion/wearables/Surface Design Association/textile conferences

Tim Harding's Exhibit at the Nash GalleryIn June, I had the opportunity to attend Confluence, the biennial International Conference of the Surface Design Association. As an SDA Board member, I…

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Necessities Vests!

  • Post author:Astrid Bennett
  • Post published:October 7, 2010
  • Post category:dyeing/fashion/wearables/mixed media art/screenprinting/surface design

My friend Connie Roberts is a professional artist who makes carved wooden whistle sculptures. She and I have collaborated for some time on thematic vests containing appropriate whistles. Our most…

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Karl Etoffe & Max Tessuti, a fine couture shop in lovely Freiburg

  • Post author:Astrid Bennett
  • Post published:September 5, 2009
  • Post category:fashion/wearables

Karl Etoffe & Max Tessuti is a clothing design shop featuring the work of Gudrun von Kalckreuth. This charming shop recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and has two locations. Freiburg,…

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Surface Design Conference, Day 3

  • Post author:Astrid Bennett
  • Post published:June 7, 2009
  • Post category:African art/fashion/wearables/screenprinting/surface design

I'm deep into over-stimulation by now and loving it. We can only attend one third of the concurrent sessions available, so this listing will not be complete as far as…

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