{"product_id":"craftivism-with-gemma-18th-october","title":"Craftivism with Gemma  Thornton - 18th October","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecraft + activism = craftivism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftivism is about taking it slow, letting go of perfectionism, and focusing our minds on something we care about with a needle and thread in hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, you'll receive a simple pack of resources to create your own piece of craftivism. Inspired by Sarah Corbett’s Craftivist Collective, we will follow the Craftivist Manifesto to carve out space to sit with our thoughts while putting them down on the Aida using simple backstitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis space is a collective call to action – through the creation of our own craftivist pieces – for participants to identify a cause or fight that is important to them and to become an activist using the subtle and effective use of needlework. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacilitator: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemma Lise Thornton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'I got really into Craftivism in 2019 and hung up my 50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e piece in 2025. Craftivism allows me to stay present to current global injustices, but in a quiet and concentrated way.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis session is open to everyone interested in creating a peaceful protest or who would like a space to think with no pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⏱️ When?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October, 11am-1pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that all guest workshop bookings are \u003cstrong\u003efinal and non-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, you can transfer your booking to someone else. Please contact us with the new attendee's name and contact details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheffield Yarn Shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrafters Yard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e63 Herschell Road\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheffield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS7 1BT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be aware that my studio is on the first floor with one flight of stairs. There is no lift access. Parking is free on adjacent streets. Please DO NOT park in the driveway as this is shared between businesses in the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"blackelephant.uk","offers":[{"title":"18th October 11-1pm","offer_id":58651079180669,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0757\/2299\/files\/Yourparagraphtext_5.png?v=1788888134","url":"https:\/\/blackelephant.uk\/products\/craftivism-with-gemma-18th-october","provider":"blackelephant.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}