Exploring Craftivism with Shannon Downey of Badass Cross Stitch

5645 Butler Street,Pittsburgh PA 15201

19 June, 2022

Description

7-Hour Visiting Artist Workshop Date: Sunday, June 19 Time: 10am-5pm Description: Interested in going deep on the impact that craft can have on social and political issues? Great! This fun and accessible workshop will introduce you to the long history of art + craft as tools of activism. We will explore the core tenants of building community projects for social change and impact and work on a shared craftivism project. You will walk away with an understanding of craftivism, the information you need to build successful craftivism projects in your communities, a blueprint for moving your brilliant ideas forward, and the experience of having worked with strangers to actualize a community project. Tuition: $115 + $5 materials fee Materials: Students are encouraged to bring a variety craft materials with them. Since the project will develop over the course of the morning, we don't know exactly what materials will be needed to work on the project in the afternoon. Materials such as cardboard, yarn/string, fabric scraps, etc. could be used. Want more?: Shannon will be giving a FREE artist talk on Friday, June 17, from 6:30-7:30pm. She will also be teaching 2 additional workshops on embroidery and Craftivism. Read more and register below. Artist Talk: Craftivism - Art as a Tool of Activism Introduction to Embroidery - Saturday, June 18, 10am-1pm Intermediate Embroidery - Saturday, June 18, 2pm-5pm Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) COVID-19: In accordance with current CDC guidance - we are recommending all visitors wear a mask. Please note that the recommendation applies to teaching artists, resident artists, students and guests attending events taking place at CC. Visiting Artist Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided one week before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops. Visiting Artist Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at 2 weeks before a class begins. There will be a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without 2 weeks notice. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you. About the Artist Shannon Downey, aka Badass Cross Stitch, is an artist, activist, craftivist, community builder, and general instigator. She blends her politics, activism, and art into projects that are designed to inspire others to take action, think, discuss, engage with democracy and their community, and find some digital/analog balance. She uses are as a vehicle for positive change through creative interventions whether that be through open-source street art campaigns or global craftivism projects. She is the instigator behind #RitasQuilt, #MakeDontBreak, #YearOfStitch and @BadassHerstory. She is on a quest to teach 1 million people to embroider and invite society to rethink how we categorize, and value craft and art. Shannon sold everything she owned and moved into an RV in June 2020 to bring art, activism, and community to the country that she still believes in. She teaches at Columbia College and DePaul University and is founder of Seriously Badass Women. Instagram: @BadassCrossStitch Twitter: @ShannonDowney