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Maclura cochinchinensis (cockspur thorn) and sample of silk dyed using heartwood

Sustainable Practices in the Anthropocene Research Lab

Maclura cochinchinensis (cockspur thorn) and sample of silk dyed using heartwood, Photo: Photo: Peter Oakley

The Sustainable Practices in the Anthropocene Lab undertakes research, development, and engagement concerning manual making in the contemporary world, alongside projects that explore issues around the extraction, harvesting, processing, trading, and evaluation of raw materials used by craft and applied arts practitioners.

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Joel Chaney (Tern360) with the prototype of the Orkney Ocean Chair at chairmaker Kevin Gauld’s workshop

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Peter Oakley

Professor Peter Oakley

Professor in Material Culture

Peter Oakley researches the adoption of more sustainable practises across the crafts and the technological development, social impact, and environmental consequences of the mining, refining, and assaying of metals.

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Kathy Vones Portrait

Dr Katharina Vones

Senior Tutor (Research)

Dr Katharina Vones is Senior Tutor in Jewellery and Metal at the Royal College of Art.

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Heather Gibson

Heather Gibson

Technical Support (ceramics woodfirings)

Emma Matthys

Emma Matthys

School of Arts & Humanities Research Administrator

Harriet Tinney

Harriet Tinney

Project Administrator (Toxic Heritage Project)

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