The Colour Group of Great Britain in partnership with The Textile Institute, SE and London Region, will be hosting a symposium on the world’s favourite colour. An expert line up of speakers weave important and fascinating aspects of the history of blue colour chemistry, printing, art, culture and indigo. Fashion denim, design and new technology products that support quality standards which today represents a multi billion industry.

Two separate but related meetings concerning the colour BLUE, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Space is limited and registration, for a small fee, is essential.
Follow the link at the bottom of the page to register and obtain tickets.

 

History of BLUE in Chemistry, Printing, Art, Technology and Culture

10.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs
Northampton Suites B and C, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V

This session will take us through the history of the development of blue in natural, synthetics dyes and pigments, blues in printing, blue from an artist's perspective, fading characteristics, new technology tools for fading assessment for quality and conservation. The fashion of indigo through the ages.

Introduction by the session chairman, Janet Best, retail colour management specialist

Adrian Abel	specialist in pigments	Blue pigments and dyes, from ancient Egypt to modern Shanghai
Carinna Parraman	Deputy Director, Centre for Fine Print Research, University of West England	Does this print look too blue to you?
Julie Caves	Artist	Artist's view: blue sky thinking
Mark Evans	Manager for QLab Europe Ltd	New technology to assess fading in paints and pigments
Jenny Balfour Paul	Writer, artist, lecturer and indigo expert	From mummies to blue jeans

Why Denim Never Fades

14.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs
Northampton Suites B and C, City University, Northampton Square, London EC1V

A team of industry experts share with us different aspects of the exciting multimillion pound industry of denim from the evolution of blue denim, impact on life, culture, fashion and the environment. Fashion brand insight into designing with denim, methods of fading effects and fastness to light testing methods and standards.

Introduction by the session chairman, Ian Smith, dyeing and finishing consultant (Coloursmith-uk)

Chris Hewitt	Designer & Creative Director Somebody & Sons	Building a local denim brand
Mark Evans	Manager for QLab Europe Ltd	New technology to assess fading in textiles
Begonia Garcia	Jeanologia	The Science of Denim FInishing - Ozone and Laser Treatment of Denims
Shelly Rand Steff Steen	M & S Denim Guru M & S Designer and Colour Forecaster	Colour is the new blue
Expert Panel Discussion	Our symposium experts will be joined by fashion leaders from the world of Denim	Denim, the never ending trend

There will be a networking refreshment break in both the morning and afternoon session.
Table tops design, technical samples and equipment demonstrations will be available during the intervals and there will be the opportunity to speak to our experts.

The event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for networking with industry partners and keeping skills and knowledge up to date.

Lunch is not provided as part of the meeting but the City University has many catering outlets, including a food court, and there are many local cafes and pubs catering for all tastes and prices.

Space is limited so admission is by ticket only against a small fee.

To register, pay for and obtain your ticket, go to this linked site.There are discounts for attending both sessions, special student rates and reduction for members of the Colour Group and the Textile Institute.

Be sure to print your downloaded ticket and bring it to the event. No ticket, no entry.