Learn to Embroider with Badass Cross Stitch

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

A small group, outdoor, in-person, masks-required, embroidery workshop with craftivist @BadassCrossStitch

Something Cool Studios

Craft-based activism has been around since the beginning of time and used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Come learn a bit about craftivism and how craftivism is being used today, from Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch - a leader in the modern craftivism movement. She will introduce you to her global project www.BadassHERstory.com AND teach you how to embroider in just minutes so that you can join in the fun and the movement. Agenda:<ul><li>Intro&#x27;s</li><li>About Badass HERstory</li><li>Embroidery 101 - Instructions</li><li>Stitch Time</li><li>Closing/Report Back</li></ul>Supplies will be provided.You can also enjoy the exhibit of my installation It&#x27;s Nice To Meet Me in the gallery while you are there!Masks absolutely required. Capacity is 10 people. Workshop will be held outside.

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Learn to Embroider with Badass Cross Stitch

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