16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM - WORKSHOPS AT NEWLYN ART GALLERY

27 Nov — 04 Dec 2024

The Studio, Newlyn Art Gallery

16 Days of Activism is one of the world’s biggest campaigns against family and domestic violence. It runs every year from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 Nov, through to Human Rights Day on 10 Dec.

As part of Social Fabric, Newlyn art Gallery & The Exchange has partnered with The Hypatia Trust for a series of four FREE textile-based workshops exploring themes of activism through stitch.

A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD
Bunting workshop with Sarah Bell

Wed 27 Nov, 10.00 -13.00

We’ll be creating no-sew bunting with a message to hang on the mantelpiece, in your window, or in a public place, or to give to a woman or a girl who needs support. We’ll use upcycled fabric and stencil techniques to create your own message about how you feel. No sewing skills required

All Materials provided

DRAWING MUMS
With Jane Darke

Thu 28 Nov, 11.00 – 13.00

Come and draw Mums from memory.
We will be drawing mums with pastel chalks on paper then painting them on calico cloth with fabric paints. No skills required – just remembering.

All materials provided

A CRAFTIVISM BANNER MAKING WORKSHOP
With Sarah Perry & Sara Clasper

Fri 29 Nov, 10.30-13.00

This workshop will involve making a banner together from recycled materials. No sewing experience is required, just the willingness to make a fabulous banner for the 16 days of activism that can be used again and again to raise awareness.

Sara and Sarah describe themselves as ‘craftivists’, combining their interests in crafting and activism. They have a shop, Make A Mends, in Redruth where they provide a clothing repair service, sell repaired, embellished and handmade clothes and accessories and get involved in community projects. Recycling, repurposing and sustainable fashion is central to their practice. Last year they made over 50 banners for local businesses in Redruth

All materials provided

CLOTHING WITH ATTITUDE
With Charlie Lewin

Wed 4 Dec, 10.00 -16.00

Do you find you repeat yourself all the time? Do you have a favourite catchphrase or saying? Why not fix it permanently onto your clothing so people know what you’re thinking? Clothing with Attitude is an all-day workshop where you will be given the materials and time to hand stitch your motto onto your shirt, jumper or jacket. Put a new lease of life into an old favourite garment and spread your message out there!

Charlie has been up-cycling clothing for over 20 years and this workshop combines her activist banner making and reusing old clothing with her desire to bring about positive change and equality.

Things to bring – Old jumper / Shirt / Jacket / Hat /Slogan ideas and a packed lunch
No experience necessary

Materials provided – Appliqué fabrics, needles, pins, fabric scissors, paper scissors etc

Booking essential, as places are limited