Biobased dyes for textile design and craft practise

Event Description

Join us for a special lecture by Professor Riikka Räisänen (University of Helsinki), an internationally recognised expert in natural dye research, as part of the Colour4CRAFTS project.

Professor Räisänen’s work has shaped global discourse on biocolourants and sustainable colour-making. In this talk, she will explore the scientific, cultural, and artistic dimensions of natural dyes in a modern context, highlighting their relevance to sustainability, craft heritage, and interdisciplinary research.

The lecture also aims to promote the Colour4CRAFTS project, which investigates colour-making through sustainability, technology, and design. Learn more about the project at www.colour4crafts.eu.

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Location: Room 32Ga, Clothworkers Central Building, School of Design, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Opening remarks: Professor Chris Carr, University of Leeds (Co-Investigator, Colour4CRAFTS)
Guest speaker: Professor Riikka Räisänen, University of Helsinki (Principal Investigator, Colour4CRAFTS)

Everyone is welcome! Tea and coffee will be provided - feel free to bring your own lunch.