Event SW24: Sarah Corbett in conversation with Tim Bolton

There is a need for quieter, more intimate forms of protest says Sarah Corbett, author of “The Craftivist Collective Handbook” whose craftivism movement (craft + activism) has changed laws, policies, hearts and minds worldwide. Join her in conversation with Tim Bolton (West Dean College), whose research includes the sustainability of endangered craft skills.

If we want our world to be more beautiful, kind and fair then can we make our activism reflect that? There is a need for quieter and more intimate forms of protest. Sarah’s unique ‘Gentle Protest’ approach to craftivism (craft + activism) has helped change laws, policies, hearts and minds around the world.

An award-winning activist, author, Ashoka Fellow and professional campaigner most recently with Oxfam GB, Sarah founded the Craftivist Collective in 2009 to engage non-activists and influential target audiences globally to deliver what she coined ‘Gentle Protest’ tactics. Sarah works with national charities such as Save the Children, Unicef and The Climate Coalition amongst others, and creates bespoke events for museums and galleries such as Tate and V&A.

Join Sarah in conversation with Tim Bolton. Tim’s research interests include the design, development and implementation of creative pedagogy and the spaces needed for creative practice to flourish, as well as the sustainability of endangered craft skills, including ceramics, glass, wood, metals and textiles around the world. This is an event for anyone interested in becoming a thoughtful, loving and effective changemaker. More information can be found about Sarah’s work here: www.craftivist-collective.com and Tim’s here: https://www.westdean.ac.uk/tutors/tim-bolton.

Displays from 6pm. Talk 7-8pm. Socialising 8-9pm.

Tickets £5.