Community Crafternoon and Picnic

Shannon Downey 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 makes art to inspire others to make art. Her passion is teaching people how to stab out their frustrations + take action to build a just world. Life motto: Make Art. Smash Systems.

Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch

Calling all Chicago Crafters who are looking for community!

Welles (Gideon) Park

<a href="https://chaiwolfman.com/home.html" title="https://chaiwolfman.com/home.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chai Wolfman</a> and I are hosting monthly crafternoons across Chicagoland. We are hell bent on finding joy and having fun with other rad people despite *gestures broadly.Bring whatever craft you want and work on it in community. Meet new people, have a laugh, have a drink, and connect. Our June 1st event will also be a birthday party for ME! Yay!We will gather at Welles Park. It will be outside so it's weather permitting. Bring what you need for a little crafting and picnic in the park.Suggestions: blanket or lawn chairs, sunblock, snacks or birthday desserts for sharing, non-alcoholic beverages (public park and all), and your crafting project! Celebrate with us and other rad humans!

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