In Stitches with Shannon Downey and Greta Johnsen
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In Stitches with Shannon Downey and Greta Johnsen

Active crafting for crafting activism and change

Event Information

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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

Shannon Downey

Activist, Artist

Shannon Downey is the founder of Badass Cross Stitch and Seriously Badass Women, and is an artist, activist, craftivi...

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Greta Johnsen

Greta Johnsen

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

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