Details The annual Project Threadways Symposium brings together scholars, activists, makers, and thinkers to present research, share stories, and encourage dialogue about history, community, and power—all through the lens of fashion and textiles. Presentations take place in Florence, Alabama, however virtual registration is also available. In 2025, our theme is Food, Clothing, and Shelter. Presentations will explore the intersection of art and necessity, connect climate and culture, and share stories of artists, designers, and craftspeople who shape our everyday lives. Speakers include: Blair LM Kelley, Director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWindy Chien, artist and author of The Year of KnotsJack Sanders, architect at Design Build AdventureLiz Lambert, partner at MML HospitalityCathy Bailey, co-owner of Heath CeramicsJacqueline Bishop, writer, visual artist, and textile scholarThe Kitchen Sisters Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, radio producers and documentarians...and more to be announced. Please contact think@projectthreadways.org with questions.

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The annual Project Threadways Symposium brings together scholars, activists, makers, and thinkers to present research, share stories, and encourage dialogue about history, community, and power—all through the lens of fashion and textiles. Presentations take place in Florence, Alabama, however virtual registration is also available.
In 2025, our theme is Food, Clothing, and Shelter. Presentations will explore the intersection of art and necessity, connect climate and culture, and share stories of artists, designers, and craftspeople who shape our everyday lives. Speakers include:
Blair LM Kelley, Director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Windy Chien, artist and author of The Year of Knots Jack Sanders, architect at Design Build Adventure Liz Lambert, partner at MML Hospitality Cathy Bailey, co-owner of Heath Ceramics Jacqueline Bishop, writer, visual artist, and textile scholar The Kitchen Sisters Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, radio producers and documentarians ...and more to be announced.
Please contact <a href="mailto:think@projectthreadways.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">think@projectthreadways.org</a> with questions.

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Biscuits and jam on a table with Heath Ceramics plates.

Model wearing the hand-sewn Lewes Coat with Arne treatment.

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