15 Jan 2016 Has Only Made Us Stronger…
We did it! Six weeks ago I asked people to adopt a craftivist (me) for the 12 months of 2017 so that this year I can work sustainably, be fully focused on...
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24 Nov Adopt A Craftivist
Dear Craftivists, supporters and friends, I need your help. Since launching the (now award-winning) Craftivist Collective in 2009 we’ve proved that activism can be as beautiful, kind and fair as the...
09 Nov Join us at BUST Craftacular: ‘London’s coolest craft fair”
[caption id="attachment_6192" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Sunday 27th November 11am-5pm Bethnal Green, London[/caption] We are proud and excited to say we will be at this years BUST Christmas Craftacular on Sunday 27th November 2016....
16 Jun “Social Media is Consuming Our Lives”: Lizzie’s Craftivism Project
This is the second of three blogs I’ve shortlisted to share with you from many more Year 2 and 3 Textile Design Degree students at Falmouth University. I had the pleasure...
11 Jun “We’re all connected by one planet” Jess’s Footprint Project
Here’s a little story about how my interest in sustainability in my community took me to the Do Lectures, where I was inspired by Craftivism. Over a year later I...
02 Jun “Good intentions are just the start”: Finish what you started
About a month ago, Sarah asked me write a blog introducing myself to the Craftivist Collective, and I readily agreed. At the same time, she sent me some Gentle Nudges,...
18 May Lucy’s Craftivist project “Dorothy’s dementia diary”
This is the first of three blogs I've shortlisted to share with you from many more Year 2 and 3 Textile Design Degree students at Falmouth University. I had the pleasure...
12 May Make a card for Steve Rowe CEO of Marks and Spencer…
[caption id="attachment_6032" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Meet Steve Rowe, the new CEO of Marks and Spencer[/caption] We've been working with ShareAction, Care2 and Living Wage Foundation to call on retailer Marks and Spencer to...
19 Apr Mini Fashion Statements
Make a fashion statement that inspires others to look for beauty that extends beyond the garment. Our only project that doesn't include stitching was first delivered during Stockholm Fashion Week and can be...
05 Apr We are making a… new book!:)
Join the crowd (of 251 supporters so far), pre-order our book and help us create a new beautiful and useful book to help people become effective craftivists (please). We have reached over 70%...