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Badass HERstory Stitch-Up
April 20

April 20, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Chicago-based artist and activist Shannon Downey (aka @BadassCrossStitch) will lead an embroidery-based craftivism workshop. She will introduce participants to the craftivism movement, her global feminist craftivism project @BadassHERstory, and teach guests how to embroider if you are new to the art form.

Join us, Saturday, April 20, 2019, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Participants of all ages, genders, and skill levels are encouraged to attend. Space is limited.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own supplies.

Suggested supplies:

·      A sketchbook, pencil, and sharpie

·      A 6 inch embroidery hoop

·      A 13 inch by 13 inch piece of white or light colored fabric (Cotton, calico cotton, tight weave linen are all good choices)

·      A WATER soluble marking pen (Not air soluble, which will disappear too fast)

·      Size 22 or 25 tapestry needles

·      A selection of embroidery floss

·      Scissors

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To be added to our waiting list, contact us at fullercraftshop@gmail.com
For more information about Shannon visit www.BadassCrossStitch.com and to learn about her craftivism project visit www.BadassHERstory.com

Details

Date:
April 20, 2019
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
www.fullercraft.org