3jul2004

The first Natural Dyes and Pigments Conference (NDPC)



A Natural Dyes and Pigments Conference (NDPC) organising group has been established.
The objectives of this organization shall be to deliberate on environmental issues, to research and develop natural dyes and pigments that are returnable to the earth and thus have minimum impact on the environment, and to promote the use of such dyes and pigments in society at large. This conference will provide a common study forum for both national and international members.



The conference will consist of
* Original presentations by researchers, artists and amateurs
* Seminars on natural dye and pigment preservation, and traditional techniques
* Workshops and Exhibitions.



Activities
1) Hold academic conferences, forums, and scheduled classes
2) Research and develop natural dyes and pigments
3) Implement related education and promotional activities in society at large.
4) Foster, train, and promote activities of instructors.
5) Issue newsletters and other publications.
6) Collaborate and build alliance with related organizations nationwide.
7) Cooperate with and support the activities of other organizations and regions that share similar objectives.
8) Conduct other activities necessary for the achievement of the objectives of this organization.


Below is the schedule for the first NDPC conference, including an inaugural constitutional meeting. We hope as many of you as possible will be able to participate.



Promoters
Satoshi Ushida, Professor, Mukogawa Womenfs University
Izumi Fumoto, President of Colours & Dyeing Club in the Nagoya & Osaka area
Takako Terada, Associate Professor, Kwassui Women's College
Kazuki Yamazaki, President of Plant of Laboratory Kakiu Studio
Hisako Sumi, Chairperson of NPO Earthnetwork
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Date:
Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th August 2004
Venue:
Yamaguchi Fureai Park (Yamaguchi) 25th - 26th August
Tsuyazaki Cultural Hall (Fukuoka) 28th August
Tsuyazaki eAi no Ief (Fukuoka) 29th August
Schedule
For this first conference, we have planned a wide variety of activities including presentations, discussions, lectures, and workshops.
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* Wednesday 25th August
13:00-13:30 Inaugural constitutional meeting of the e NDPCf
13:45-17:00 Presentations [Recent research with discussion]
eDistinctive colour traits of natural dyesf -----Kazuki Yamazaki
eResults of recent Tyrian purple fieldworkf ----Takako Terada
eGreen dye with Polygonum and Clerodendrum trichotomum Thunbf ----Izumi Fumoto
eFermentation dye with precipitated indigo from Polygonum and Sukumo productionf ----Hisako Sumi
eTemperature effects on purple colours with fresh Polygonum leavesf
----Satoshi Ushida
17:30-19:00 Dinner
19:00-20:30 Panel discussion
e The purposes for using natural dyes and pigments ? the history and the futuref
Principal lecturer---Satoshi Ushida

Panellists---Takako Terada, Kazuki Yamazaki, Hisako Sumi
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* Thursday 26th August
9:30-10:30 Lecture
ePlant and animal biology of Setouchif---Kengo Okuda
10:30-17:00 Workshop
ePicking and dyeing of Japanese madder (Rubia Akene Nakai)f---Izumi Fumoto
eMurasaki (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) dye with camellia ash mordant and its featuresf---Kazuki Yamazaki
eObservation of dyeing with Thais clavigera (Kuster) at Setouchif---Kengo Okuda, Takako Terada
eComparison of the four types of Japanese indigo containing plantsf---Satoshi Ushida, Hisako Sumi
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* Friday 27th August
Transfer
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* Saturday 28th August
Lectures at eTsuyazaki Cultural Hallf in Fukuoka
9:30-11:00 eThe study of purple shellf---Takako Terada
11:00-12:30 ePlants around Munakataf ?wind, water, soil and scent- ---Mamoru Mizukami
--Recess and Lunch---
13:30-14:00 eHistory and conservation of Ai no Ief---Tomiko Shibata
14:00-15:30 eApplications of indigo dyeing with fresh Polygonum leavesf --- Satoshi Ushida
15:30-16:30 eUse of indigo pigmentf---Hisako Sumi
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* Sunday 29th August
Workshop at eAi no Ief
Whole day program - various dyeing techniques with Polygonum leaves --- Satoshi Ushida, Hisako Sumi
Fees
25th August [Presentations and Panel discussion] 2000yen for NDPC members and locals, 3000yen for public admission.
26th August [Lecture and Workshop] 5000yen for NDPC members and locals, 10000yen for public admission.
28th August [Lecture] 3000yen for NDPC members and locals, 5000yen for public admission.
29th August [Workshop] 5000yen for NDPC members and locals, 10000yen for public admission.
* NDPC membership (Enrolment Fee 1000yen, Annual Membership Fee 5000yen)
Accommodation
Fureai Park in Yamaguchi - available for participants on the 25th and 26th August (2 nights and 4 meals, 4 person dormitory) Approximately 10000yen per person.
Tsuyazaki public quarters in Fukuoka ---7245yen for 1 night and 2 meals (Please apply as soon as possible).
Application and contact for further information
Available via e-mail
ndpc@earthnetwork.info
URL
http://www13.plala.or.jp/ndpc/index.html
http://www.mukogawa-u.ac.jp/~ushida/ (Ushida)
http://indigo.june-bride.com/ (Sumi)


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