What is craftivism?
"Craftivism is a way of looking at life where voicing opinions through creativity makes your voice stronger, your compassion deeper and your quest for justice more infinite" Betsy Greer, founder of Craftivism
Here's some books, websites and short films to help you learn more about craftivism and inspire you to get involved. Do share any other resources you recommend.
BOOKS
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Craftivism. The art and craft of activism by Betsy Greer (Arsenal Pump Press, 2014)
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A Little Book of Craftivism by Sarah Corbett (Cicada, 2013)
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How to be a Craftivist by Sarah Corbett (Unbound, 2019)
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Craft Activism by Joan Tapper (Potter Craft, 2011)
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Guerrilla Kindness and other Acts of Creative Resistance by Sayraphim Lothian (Mango, 2018)
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Knitting for Good! By Betsy Greer (Trumpeter Books, 2008)
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Crafting the Resistance by Lara Neel (Skyhorse, 2017)
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WEB LINKS
Lovely little video introduction to Craftivism by
the Craftivism Collective
Craftivism. Betsy Greer, the founder of craftivism, based in US.
Site hosted by Sarah Corbett who is one of the main British craftivists
https://craftivist-collective.com/
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5 minute video covering the main points about craftivism by Sarah Corbett
OTHER RESOURCES
Making the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time - read our article in Open Up magazine
Newspaper article about craftivism
A stitch in time: how craftivists found their radical voice
Documentary about craftivism hosted by Jenny Éclair
Connected campaigns and projects
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Exhibition of craftivist objects in the Peace Museum
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Craftivism Pinterest collection
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