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Craftivism - Don't Blow It!
Date: 24 June 2012
Details:  Craftivism combines activism and craft and provides a creative outlet for people to express their thoughts and concerns on social injustices in a non threatening, thought-provoking way, whilst at the same time 'Making Change' one stitch at a time through your actions!
The Craftivist Collective are encouraging you to take up Craftivism as a your summer project in 2012 and take on our 'Don't Blow It' project. Run by our Founder Sarah Corbett you will learn the classic skill of embroidery whilst also learning how to influence change-makers in the UK. You will create a handkerchief for the influential person of your choice (this might be a politician, banker, teacher, journalist, judge or someone else) and you will receive support on what to write on your handkerchief and how to get in touch with that person. Craftivist Sarah Corbett will also tell you more about the history of craftivism and the benefits it gives both makers and viewers/receivers.
TIME: 2 - 4.30pm
PRICE: £30 / £25 conc. All materials and refreshments are provided
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MEET THE TEAM:
Barley Massey
Fabrications creator and recently described by the Evening Standard as "London's Eco Queen'
Katherine May
Contemporary quilt maker and teacher. Katherine has worked with Liberty, The V&A, Fashion & Textiles Museum and Fabrications!
Sue Russell
has dedicated her life to practising, promoting and sharing skills in low impact living and keeping traditional textile skills alive.
Rosie Martin
Inspiring and encouraging a new generation of stitchers to make their own clothes through her book 'DIY Couture', workshops and events.
Ayda Anlagan
brilliant teacher and creator of design company 'Monstify' - anatomical crochet parts to animate everyday objects!
Stephanie Bescoby
Milliner, teacher, clever upcycler and baristar. There are no limits to Steph's talents!
Laura Lees
Time out recently described learning machine embroidery from laura is like learning piano from Chopin!
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