The Melbourne Craft Cartel are hosting a public talk event!
The Revolution is Handmade :: Political fabric crafts and the struggle for social justice :: Thursday Sept 4, 6.30pm :: 1/27 Hardware Lane Melbourne
Guest speakers: Dr Joyce Stalker from the University of Waikato, NZ – talking about fabric crafts and the struggle for social justice. Rayna Fahey from the Craft Cartel and the Melbourne Revolutionary Craft Circle will be talking about the role of historical and contemporary craft practice in radical political action with a focus on feminist and peace action protest movements.
Film premier: Short film from the recent MRCC action night which saw a bunch of craftivists take public action against land speculation in Melbourne’s west. This creative action has gained global attention and has played a large role in increasing awareness about the connections between vacant land and the housing affordability crisis.
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