Jan 29
On Thursday 28th November 2013, the Plustex team at Winchester School of Art hosted a round table discussion focused on the theme of fostering eco innovation and social responsibility in the sector. The cultural and creative industries are in a strategic position to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and to contribute to economic and social transformation …
Mar 31
The Knitting Reference Library, which comprises the printed collections of Richard Rutt, Montse Stanley and Jane Waller, brings together books, exhibition catalogues, knitting patterns and booklets, journals and magazines. To celebrate the centenary of WW1, The School of Art, Knitting Refrence Library and the Special Collections have developed an exhibition to draw attention to the …
Jun 20
Below you can sample some of of the Plustex themes that are going to be presented as part of the In the Loop 3.5 conference at Mareel, Shetland Islands, from 31st July to 3rd August 2013…. Abstract: In this contribution we address the interconnectivity of European textile culture, exemplified by references to high and low …
May 16
Working on disseminating the activities Plustex project, we are pleased to announce we have been selected to present a paper at the In the Loop 3.5 Conference,  Shetland Isles, 31 July 2nd August 2013. From knitting samples to public policy: a case study in interconnectivity.  The paper explores the Making Connections conference theme by revealing the how …
May 16
Welcome to the pages of the Plustex project at WSA. Our pages will disseminate information on the progress of the project, our dissemination activities, external interests and our partner regions and events. Plustex is anchored by a thematic framework, so we will share the themes and good practice policies as we explore them as part of the project …
