John Lewis for Business CPD: Designs from the Past, Inspiration for the Future (22/05)
An illustrated talk on the origin and history of the Textile Design Archive held by the John Lewis Partnership. The session focuses on historic textile printing techniques, the work of notable designers and how the archive inspires new designs and product.
The talk will be followed by a Q and A session with a JLP archivist and a guided tour of the Partnership's Heritage Centre, including the textile gallery where the original artworks for many designs from c1800 onward are displayed.
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