The Craftivist Collective Handbook

Gentle Protest is a unique methodology of strategic, compassionate, and visually intriguing activism using handicrafts as a tool. Since its creation in 2009, the award-winning global Craftivist Collective has helped change laws, policies, hearts, and minds around the world, expanding the view of what activism can be. This handbook is for everyone, wherever they are in the world, to help channel feelings of sadness, anger, or powerlessness into proactive, encouraging effective actions to help make hope possible.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: Unbound

Gentle Protest is a revolutionary approach to activism that harnesses the power of handicrafts to create meaningful change. Since its inception in 2009, the award-winning global Craftivist Collective has been instrumental in shaping laws, policies, hearts, and minds worldwide, expanding the notion of what activism can entail. Dreams serve as a catalyst for positive action, inspiring us to envision solutions beyond mere problems. To this end, we can stitch a Dream Cloud to hang at home or work, reminding us to think creatively and problem-solve. Additionally, we can sew a Gentle Nudge Label to keep our conscience alert and our spirits strong. By crafting our own Mini Protest Banner, we can turn heads and influence change, while flying solidarity flags for those affected by global injustices. If public protests are prohibited in your area or if you feel nervous about participating in them, let a doll speak your truth by creating a Toy Protest.

This handbook is designed for individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their crafting skills or level of activism experience. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a burnt-out activist, an introvert, highly sensitive person, or struggling with anxiety or overwhelm, these 20 projects and tools utilize the slow, soothing, and thoughtful process of craft to channel feelings of sadness, anger, or powerlessness into proactive, encouraging, and effective actions that foster hope. By engaging in these projects, we can transform our emotions into meaningful actions that contribute to a more beautiful, kind, and fair world. So let's embrace the power of handicrafts and join the movement toward a better future for all.

Weight: 998g
Dimension: 234 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800182509