March 19, 2009 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley
School of Hard Nots
Teaching the nation’s future fabric designers not to use flame retardants and harsh dyes is one thing. Teaming up with a leading manufacturer who is going the green route is another.
These are the lessons being learned at the California School of Professional Fabric Design in Berkeley, California, founded 35 years ago by Zeida Rothman (above), who has designed printed fabrics for clients like Wamsutta Sheets, Fieldcrest Cannon, Burlington Industries and Schumacher.
Students study hybrid designing – mastering the art of hand-painting fabric with water-based paints along with …
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