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5
Modules
28
Topics
3-4
hours
Modules (5) Resources ()
learn how to use crafts as a tool for quiet, slow, and effective activism with this free online course.
- Module 1
The Concept of Craftivism
Resources availableThis module will guide you through introductory concepts of Craftivism, where this course came from, a history of the term and Sarah's use of it. You will learn to define the key concepts and terms that will be used throughout the course, and how they contribute to Sarah’s concept of Gentle Protest. You will be introduced to different forms of protest and activism, and how Gentle Protest encourages mindful interaction with an injustice, so that you can engage meaningfully with the issue.Course Background & Learning Outcomes
Start TopicCraftivism: An Introduction
Start TopicKey Terms and Definitions
Start TopicGentle Protest
Start TopicLesson Summary
Start Topic - Module 2
Power in the Process
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the process involved in craftivism. You will be shown how mindfulness and craftivism are connected, and how to recognise the emotions that you bring to a crafting context. You will be introduced to how to ground your activism in physical objects which will serve as reminders to follow your values. Finally, you will be guided through the process of running a craftivism workshop, from setting up the space to facilitating and creating a craftivist community.Learning Outcomes
Start TopicSlow Activism
Start TopicMindful Craftivism
Start TopicCrafterthoughts
Start TopicCommunal Crafting
Start TopicInner Activism
Start TopicLesson Summary
Start Topic - Module 3
Power in the Product
Resources availableIn this module you will learn how to craft a product that can create effective change through gift-giving and Gentle Protest. You will be introduced to the concept of craftivism through gifts, and how to identify what gift to give, who to give it to, and how to give it. You will learn the theory behind gifting with beauty and how to engage the senses through your gift and message. Through case studies and examples, you will be shown the potential that gifts have to effect change.Learning Outcomes
Start TopicThe Gift
Start TopicGraceful Activism
Start TopicCompete with Beauty
Start TopicThe Message
Start TopicCase Study: Catalyst not Conclusion
Start TopicLesson Summary
Start Topic - Module 4
Power in the Public Sphere
Resources availableIn this module, you will learn about the different ways that your craftivism can interact with the public sphere, whether through a Pretty Protest, a share online, or as part of a craftivism gathering. You will be introduced to the different forms of sharing online and in person, and guided through the practical concerns of how to display your craft so that it will spark conversation and change. You will learn some different ways to show that you are a craftivist, and how that can effect change.Learning Outcomes
Start TopicIntriguing Craftivism
Start TopicPretty Protests
Start TopicWearing Your Convictions
Start TopicReaching Out
Start TopicShareability
Start TopicMeasuring Success
Start TopicLesson Summary
Start Topic - A Craftivist's Manifesto
- Further Reading List
course assessment: Introduction to Gentle Craftivism
- Module 5
Course assessment
Resources available