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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.