Get acquainted with craftivism, learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make some friends, all in just 2 hours!
About this Event
Craft-based activism has been around since the beginning of time and used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Come learn a brief history of craftivism and how craftivism is being used today, from Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch - a leader in the modern craftivism movement. She will introduce you to her global project Badass Herstory AND teach you how to embroider in just minutes so that you can join in the fun and the movement. Click here for tickets.
Imagine a space full of lovely humans who spend time sharing, talking, reflecting, making, and laughing. A space where folks really get to know each other and engage in productive conversations. Where people are happy to learn something new and share what they already know. A gathering, where at the end of the night, strangers have become friends and friends are planning their next gathering because they enjoyed their experience so much! That is what happens at every. single. stitch-up!
All Supplies Are Provided
This workshop will be held at the coolest former Polish Meat Shop in Evanston ;) 1100 Florence is now a darling art gallery and event space run by the notorious Lisa Degliantoni.
News: Shannon Downey interview on The Lisa D Show podcast, click here to listen on SoundCloud.
