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Our "Craftivist" project with WCACO Book Club
The Colorado Chapter is undertaking a "Craftivist" project! Please see our reference Guide: How to be a Craftivist  by Sarah Corbett

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Our WCACO Craftivist Project: 

Use a 12" x 12" fabric and embroider your statement on the fabric (or use fabric paint). We will be stitching our efforts together to show in an upcoming WCACO exhibition (TBD). Use this book to plan who you will give the work of art to. After the display collectively of our works of art, we will return the fabric square so you can continue the activism. (Such as displaying this at a public building, gifting to a legislator or a group.) Bring your project square and work on it at the book club meeting or be able to explain how your square will come to life.

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“How to be a Craftivist: the art of gentle protest”

by Sarah Corbett

Sarah Corbett―professional campaigner and founder of the Craftivist Collective

―shares her journey from burnt-out activist, tired of marching, confrontation

and demonizing opposition, towards a more respectful activism: using craft

to contemplate global issues, to provoke thought, to engage, empower and

encourage people to become part of change in the face of injustice.

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Available both as Used and New editions from your favorite booksellers.

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PAGES TO NOTE:

Page 167: Five important elements to complement your handmade gifts, and to help strengthen them as catalysts for change – ownership, empathy, allies, commitment, ripples.

Pages 218-219:

• Solidarity not sympathy

• Good intentions are just the start

• Tough mind, tender heart

• Listen to people you disagree with

• Use head, hand and heart

• Keep your message hopeful, positive, timeless – avoid being too vague or aggressive
   

Page 265: How to measure your success. Questions anyone can use to debrief after an event.

Page 285: Wellmaking clinic. How to stay positive.
Middle of book: A Craftivist’s Manifesto

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FROM THE BOOK:

Craftivism = Gentle Protest
The art of gentle protest requires that you don’t maintain conflict, but you focus on a path towards resolution.

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Create caring community, not conflict.

Slowness is vital. Strategic planning, creative thinking and building relationships all take time and, if rushed, are impossible to fulfill. Craftivism and activism needs all these things.

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Sarah’s follow-up book:

Craftivist Collective Handbook

Is available EARLY to those who invest in the book via “crowdfunding.” A $45 ($64.85) donation gets your name in the book and gets you a first edition copy.

Visit: https://unbound.com/books/craftivist-collective-handbook/
“Activism needs to be seen as a normal part of life.”

--Sarah Corbett