How to be a Craftivist: The Art of Gentle Protest
Gentleness, conversation and collaboration can make our world a better place, and the road there less angry, aggressive and divisive.
Author Sarah Corbett, who crowdfunded the publication of this book, said:
“If we want our world to be more beautiful, kind and fair, then shouldn’t some of our activism be beautiful, kind and fair?
“The word “activism” can conjure up connotations of quick signings of petitions, clicktivism, or loud and aggressive ways to demand justice. But activism can be different. I believe that Craftivism – activism through craft – can be an effective tool in the activism toolkit.”
Corbett adds: “In this book you will learn:
1. How to use the process of making to engage thoughtfully in the issues you care about.
2. How to see every detail of your creation as important: from the colour you use to the fonts, the size, the messaging….
3. How Craftivism can engage people on and offline around the world.
4. How Craftivism can create conversations and action in places where social justice isn’t often discussed.
5. How I’ve learnt from the challenges I’ve faced.
6. How, with some examples from case studies, you can transfer skills into other parts of your life.
Watch: How to be a Craftivist, by Sarah Corbett
About Sarah Corbett
Sarah Corbett started doing craftivism (craft + activism) in 2008 as a hobby, in reaction to traditional forms of activism.
In 2009, she founded Craftivist Collective, a global craftivism movement: “To expose the scandal of global poverty, and human rights injustices through the power of craft and public art; through provocative, non-violent creative actions.” Follow her @craftivists.
Before this book, Sarah Corbett presented her ideas at TEDx Brixton in 2013:
