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Creative pro-choice activism

knitted wombs make a statement

Restricting women's reproductive rights in any context is ridiculous, but lately American politicians have been putting forth legislation so outrageous it's hard to react. With absurd propositions to repeal abortion rights for women coming being considered across the globe, pro-choice activists have decided to fight bizarre legislation with artistic and ironic protests. An effective ironic pro-choice protest has several different aspects. This guide covers how to:

Generate ideas
Attract attention
Make it work

 

Generate ideas

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Craftivism

urban knitting reclaims public space

Craftivism is using your creativity to further a social justice cause. It started taking root in 2003 as a way to merge crafting with activist work and contribute very tangibly to a movement. Originally as simple as knitting hats for shelters or sewing blankets for humane societies, craftivism has evolved into something much more complex.

Since handicafts were historically feminine pursuits, they were often devalued and treated as leisure activities rather than creative skills. With industrialization and the rise of consumerism, hand made crafts were pushed aside in favour of store bought goods. Craftivism is an environmentalist and feminist reclamation of crafts and an assertion of their place within the activist realm.

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NFB Mediatheque: Animation workshop for adults

Dec 18 2011 - 10:00am
Dec 18 2011 - 5:00pm

Location

NFB Mediatheque
150 John St.
Toronto, ON
Canada
Phone: 416-973-3012
43° 38' 56.994" N, 79° 23' 27.3876" W

Get animated with us for a full day in this monthly comprehensive workshop for adults! December's workshop will explore classical hands-on animation techniques.

$12 per person. 

Advance egistration required please call 416-973-3012 to register.

Capacity is limited.

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Treasure Souq at Beit Zatoun

Oct 23 2010 - 5:00pm
Oct 23 2010 - 9:00pm

Location

Beit Zatoun
612 Markham Street (by Bathurst subway)
Toronto, ON
Canada
Phone: 647.726.9500
43° 39' 53.2584" N, 79° 24' 44.6868" W

Damascene Treasures will transform Beit Zatoun into a Syrian souq/market featuring handcrafted home decor and personal items made by expert Damascene artisans. Don't miss this opportunity to browse through the market and pick up beautiful collectables!

Table Linen, Mosaic & Pearl Inlay Furniture, Handcrafted Jewellery, Handblown Glassware & Lanterns, Walnut Wood Carved Furniture, Brass Trays, Mosaic Accessory Boxes, Backgammon Boards, Mirrors Personal Accessories, Natural Soap from Syria.

Cash/Visa/ Mastercard Accepted

For info contact: Lemma at info@damascenetreasures.ca

www.damascenetreasures.ca

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- No charge

- Sorry, not wheelchair accessible

Junk mail origami

Jul 30 2009 - 2:00pm
Jul 30 2009 - 4:00pm

Location

Winnipeg West End Library
823 Ellice Ave.
Winnipeg
Canada
49° 53' 35.7252" N, 97° 10' 9.318" W

We all want to be more eco-friendly, but we like to get creative too! Make use of your unwanted junk mail by turning it into unique works of art.

Teens getting crafty

Jul 16 2009 - 5:00pm
Jul 16 2009 - 6:00pm

Location

Sir William Stephenson Library
765 Keewatin St.
Winnipeg
Canada
49° 56' 9.636" N, 97° 11' 41.9532" W

Do you enjoy expressing your creativity? Join us for a fun time of creative sewing, stuffing and decorating your own felt doll. We will also be raffling off small door prizes. Materials provided.

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