{"product_id":"the-future-of-fibre-contextualising-soil-to-oneone-soil-textile-production-in-aotearoa","title":"The future of fibre - Contextualising Soil to Oneone (soil) Textile Production in Aotearoa","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wednesday 19 August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoors open:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.00pm–7.30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefreshments and conversation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.30pm–8.30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knox Centre, 28 Bealey Avenue, Ōtautahi Christchurch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for an evening exploring regenerative soil to oneone (soil) textile production, and what this could mean for the future of fibre, textiles and craft in Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosted by Rekindle Charitable Trust Board Chair Steven Junil Park, this conversation brings together Genevieve Rae (Micro Mill), Gina Russell and Seonaid Burnie (Papahoa Fibreworks), and Ngaio Cowell (Te Waka Kai Ora) to discuss their recently published paper, Contextualising Soil to Soil Textile Production in Aotearoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the work of Papahoa Fibreworks, the discussion will explore what a regenerative textile system could look like in Aotearoa - one grounded in local fibre production, ecological health, and the relationships between land, makers and community. Together, the speakers will reflect on how traditional knowledge and local systems guide us to shape a more resilient future for textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a maker, grower, designer, craftsperson, or simply curious about the future of textiles, join us for an evening of ideas, conversation and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuest speakers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeonaid Burnie (Scottish) is a natural dyer, teacher, textile artist and co-founder of Papahoa Fibreworks. Originally from Scotland, Seonaid studied Textile Design at the University of Dundee provisioning her path into natural dyeing, where she spent years exploring the creative and ecological potential of plant-based colour in the red zones of her newly adopted home in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Her work endeavours to reconnect people with the origins, processes, and narratives embedded in the materials they use, exhibiting the potential for textile resilience within our local communities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenevieve Rae (Pākehā, Tangata Tiriti) was born on Boonwurung country to a Pākehā mother and Australian father. Aside from the occasional family visit, her relationship with Aotearoa started when they all moved to where her mother grew up, Ōtautahi, in 2005. Genevieve studied textile design at Massey University in Te Whanganui a Tara and still resides there. She began to deeply investigate relational ways of designing materials during her Masters, co-designing with mycelium, spiders, and other non-human organisms. Genevieve is an independent artist and producer working with textiles, nature, community, and exploring how these interconnect. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGina Russell (Ngāpuhi, Pākehā) was born in Auckland and spent two years living with her koro (grandfather) and extended family in Northland where she learned te reo (the Māori language) and how to live off the land. Core memories include bathing in the river, eating smoked tuna (eel) and walking barefoot everywhere. Her whanau (family) are keen gardeners and crafters which Gina absorbed, finding an affinity for sewing and gardening. She undertook study at the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) Organic College in 2023 with the aim to learn about developing a soil-to-soil fibre system. She now farms linen and natural dye plants full time while running Papahoa Fibreworks with Seonaid, exploring the ever- expanding possibilities of building textile sovereignty in Aotearoa. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNgaio Cowell (Ngaati Te Ata Te Waiohua, Waikato, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whātua) was raised in the whenua (land, country, placenta) of Ōtautahi. She has studied with multiple tertiary institutes in the arts, including Graphic Design, Film Studies, Raranga (Weaving) and is working to complete her Masters in Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury. In this she is focussing on Decolonising Art and Toi Māori place in a Western Art System. She also is a member of Te Waka Kai Ora, and works with many kai and soil based organisations to create more effective food systems. She is also a Kairaranga, traditional weaver who works not only in a traditional practice, with only natural dyes and fibres but with large scale sculptural pieces that reflect her peoples stories in Taamaki Makaurau (Auckland).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur MC for the evening will be Steven Junil Park, Rekindle Charitable Trust Board Chair, established artist working across collaborative multidisciplinary fields, and recent recipient of a New Zealand Arts Foundation Springboard Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is plenty of parking at the venue and teas, coffees and light refreshments will be available as part of your ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Resourceful Craft 26","offers":[{"title":"Talk ticket","offer_id":44099244687447,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/1780\/files\/1785754696317_d0b80tph_e9d8536c-1bb8-439a-a92b-534aeeb54c9d.png?v=1785755685","url":"https:\/\/www.rekindle.org.nz\/products\/the-future-of-fibre-contextualising-soil-to-oneone-soil-textile-production-in-aotearoa","provider":"Rekindle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}