Gay Cultural Studies presents Threads of Resistance, an evening with craftivist Shannon Downey! A leader in the field of craftivism, Downey (known online as Badass Cross Stitch) describes her work as a blend of her "politics, activism, and art into projects, designed to inspire others to take action, think, discuss, engage with democracy and their community, and find some digital/analog balance."
Join us in welcoming Downey to Â鶹¹ú²úAV on April 17th for an evening of discussion and creative skills-building workshops!
THREADS OF RESISTANCE:
6PM WORKSHOPS
Local artists will lead skills-sharing sessions teaching methods for craftivism that you can immediately put to use.
·ÌýÌýÌý Embroidery with Kat of Kaywinnet Creations
·ÌýÌýÌý Block printing with Sarah of Studio Shift
·ÌýÌýÌý Bookbinding with Tuff of 757 Creative Reuse
No experience needed and all supplies provided.
7PM AUTHOR TALK
Author, community activist, and artist Shannon Downey, aka Badass Cross Stitch, will discuss the powerful ways that queer people and women’s movements have used craftivism to create meaningful change and will share strategies to help you carry change into your own communities.
Q&A + book signing follow.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!