Last week, we organised a wonderful session at Dialogue Café. In the framework of our cycle “Global Exchange of Crafts Makers” we provided a special focus to craftivism, a gentle and creative way of protesting and bringing social change. An issue about I also share information through the European Cultural Foundation ECF Craftivism Lab.
During this session I had the pleasure of sharing a wonderful moment with Ana from Colectivo Metamorfilia, Sónia from Guerrilha Crochet Yarn Bombing Society, Teresa from Fashion Revolution Portugal, Gugui, from Gugui Cebey Textile Artist, and Nina from Dialogue Café Rio de Janeiro.
This is a short and personal report of one the best sessions I´ve never organised.
Thank you!
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Craftivism is individual, but collective
Craftivism is slow, a way of being
Craftivism is for introvers, is for extrovers
Craftivism is leadership and empowerment
Craftivism is mostly made by crafters, but not only
Craftivism is about education, is also a learning process
Craftivism is not made only for and by women
Craftivism is local, but global
Craftivism is conection, and cooperation
Craftivism is networking, is community
Craftivism is enhancing and preserving traditional crafts
Craftivism is making changes happen, is fighting against stereotypes, is bringing social inclusion
Craftivism is purpose, Craftivism is is activism
What else is Craftivism?
Great to read your personal perspective. I love it when an event or experience, much as a special movie to give an example, sticks with us for a long time after happening, and I feel like our wonderful talk was just that. I look at it as seeds being sown that each of us can water and care so they turn into a beautiful and plentiful garden. I’m really greatful for it all. 🙂
Lovely! Because indeed one of my purposes is to make people sow seeds! And I´m sure some of them will germinate! 🙂