Code Of Ethics (short form)
Mission Statement
Redding Method is committed to teaching the general public scientific and artistic techniques in hand dyeing raw protein and cellulose fibers. This education is important in preserving a 4500 year old history in textile colorization as well as keeping pace with society’s trend toward self sustainability and away from industrially manufactured necessities. Beyond teaching the history and practical application of coloring textile fiber components, Redding Method advances traditional techniques by incorporating modern day science and artistic fundamentals germane to the hand dyeing process.
Introduction and Applicability
Redding Method (RM) makes a strong ethical commitment to the students, teachers and to the community as a whole. To the students, RM is steadfast in its commitment to exceptional instructional quality as well as creating a supportive environment conducive to learning. For the Certified RM teacher, RM commits to supporting instructors through accessible continuing education and promotion of their services via www.Reddingmethod.com. To the community, Redding Method promises to offer positivity in the fiber arts while holding itself and it’s members to a “Gold Standard” of conduct. While RM commits to its students, teachers and community, it also requires a Code of Conduct (hereinafter referred to as the Ethics Code) of members, teachers and students associated with RM. The long form Ethics Code consists of an Introduction and Applicability, a Preamble, General Principles and specific Ethical Standards. The short form version includes the Introduction and Applicability, Ethical Standards, and Resolution of Ethical Issues.
Ethical Standards
All students, certified Redding Method teachers, Master Dyers, and other representatives of Redding Method shall uphold and respect a positive learning environment conducive to learning.
Rules of Ethics
- Individuals will be honest and be considerate towards others.
- Individuals will not participate in inflammatory or defaming behavior in person or online.
- Individuals will not interfere with the learning experience of others.
- Individuals will not misrepresent the credentials of themselves or associates.
- Individuals who hold diploma’s or certificates (except for Redding Method Certified teachers), will not teach Redding Method techniques.
- Individuals shall not discriminate in the delivery of services on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, culture, language, or dialect.
- Individuals will not engage in defamation of Redding Method Representatives in any capacity be it fellow associates or Redding Method officials.
- Individuals will not engage in defamation of Redding Method techniques, methodology, or principles.
- Individuals will credit all sources and will not plagiarize ideas, patterns, techniques, concepts or any other intellectual property which originated from persons other than themselves.
Resolution of Ethical Issues
All reports of ethical violations will be reviewed by the Redding Method Ethics Committee (RMEC). Upon written notification of a potential violation, RMEC will contact the accused individual (by email) within 30 days. RMEC reserves the right to unilaterally evaluate the veracity of the accusation and administer appropriate action, which is not limited to expulsion from the program and/or stripping of any certifications or diplomas. The RMEC findings are legally binding and final. To report a violation, please email RMEC
