In this dynamic panel discussion, three pioneering craftivists explore how handcraft and collective making have emerged as powerful forces for social change and community building. Diana Weymar, creator of the Tiny Pricks Project, Sara Trail, founder of the Social Justice Sewing Academy, and Jayna Zweiman, co-creator of the Pussyhat Project and founder of Welcome Blanket, will share their experiences in mobilizing makers to address pressing social and political issues through textile arts.

Drawing from their diverse backgrounds – from British Columbia's wilderness to Harvard's halls of academia to California's activist communities – these leaders will discuss the evolution of craftivism in the digital age, examining how social media has transformed public participation and community engagement. They'll delve into the challenges and opportunities of sustaining long-term activist movements through making, exploring how craft can serve as both a form of resistance and a means of preserving our political moment. The conversation will touch on crucial themes of accessibility, migration, youth empowerment, and the power of individual voices within collective movements, offering attendees insight into how craft can build bridges across generations and communities while catalyzing meaningful social change.

Date & Time
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
4:30-6:00pm ET

Location
Zoom, a link will be send to participants the day before each lecture

Recording
This panel will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register following the live session. This link is live for one month for you to watch at your convenience.

Cost

Tickets for this event are sold on a sliding scale beginning at $10 with a suggested donation of $25, but if you wish to pay less or more than the suggested donation, you may select a different amount from the drop down menu.

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As always, we are grateful for your support, which ensures the continuation and preservation of textile knowledge. Thank you for making this series possible. 

Tatter Library is a registered 501(c)3. Our speaker series is part of our community programming and proceeds support the continued success of our talks with artists, scholars, and historians we admire. 

**This session will be recorded. A link to the recording will be emailed to all those who register.