The Writing Life

How to be a craftivist with Sarah P Corbett

Jun 3, 2024

Sarah P Corbett, founder of Craftivist Collective, discusses gentle protest activism with Peggy Hughes. They explore craft as a tool for social change, the link between craftivism and wellbeing, and building a community of craftivists through social media.

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Craftivism promotes gentle protest through craft projects, stimulating social change and wellbeing.

Craftivism challenges traditional activism by emphasizing subtle forms of protest and strategic engagement.

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Craftivism as a Form of Activism and Collective Empowerment

Craftivism, spearheaded by author and activist Sarah Corbett, is a unique approach to activism centered on craft practices. Corbett's concept of gentle protest emphasizes slow, attractive, and strategic activism. Her book, 'The Craftivist Handbook,' delves into 20 craftivism projects, showcasing how craft can stimulate thoughts on social change and promote wellbeing.

Intro

3min

Craftivism and the Power of Gentle Protest

7min

Crafting a Gentle Approach to Activism

28min

Crafting Impactful Change: A Dedication to Grandmother Patricia Corbett

8min

Finding Hope and Motivation in Challenging Times

2min

Exploring Key Takeaways and Hopes for a New Book on Activism

3min

In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Chief Executive Peggy Hughes is joined by author and professional campaigner Sarah P Corbett to discuss craftivism, a form of activism and collective empowerment that is centered on practices of craft.

Sarah P Corbett is an activist, author, speaker, and the founder of Craftivist Collective. She is known for developing the 'gentle protest' approach to activism, which is activism that is slow, attractive, kind, strategic and deeply engaging. She is the author of three books on craftivism and her new book, The Craftivist Collective Handbook, which was published on 2 May 2024.

Together, Peggy and Sarah discuss her new book, The Craftivism Collective Handbook, which features instructions for twenty craftivism projects, and delves into the methodology on gentle craftivism. They also touch on how craft can provoke people to think about social change, the links between craftivism and wellbeing, and how social media enabled her to build a strong community of craftivists.

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How to be a craftivist with Sarah P Corbett

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Deep dives

Craftivism as a Form of Activism and Collective Empowerment

Craftivism's Methodology and Impact on Social Change

The Evolution of Craftivism and Sarah Corbett's Personal Journey

Reflections on the Complexity of Social Change and Craftivism's Role

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