
In Stitches with Shannon Downey and Greta Johnsen
Active crafting for crafting activism and change
About the Event:
Join Greta Johnsen as she talks to Shannon Downey, the author of Let's Move the Needle An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change! The crafter, activist, and creative force behind Badass Cross Stitch will empower you to make positive change with creativity and grit. Stick around for a crafty happy hour, where you can bring your own project or start something new while getting to know other people in your community.
- Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore.
- Pre-order Let's Move the Needle An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives, and Makers; Build Community and Make Change! through the Chicago Humanities Box Office and save up to 20% while supporting local, independent bookselling. Add books to your cart when adding tickets. Your receipt will contain a book voucher, which you show to the bookseller on-site to pick up your book(s).
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Shannon Downey
Activist, Artist
Shannon Downey is the founder of Badass Cross Stitch and Seriously Badass Women, and is an artist, activist, craftivist, community...

Greta Johnsen
Greta Johnsen is an interviewer, podcast host, and book person. She is the co-host of HBO's Official Game of Thrones Podcast ...






