'This is mindful activism . . . thought-out, strategic and engaging' Guardian
'I love what Sarah does! It's quiet activism for everyone including introverts' Jon Ronson
'Sarah Corbett mixes an A-grade mind with astonishing creativity and emotional awareness' Lucy Siegle
If we want a world that is beautiful, kind and fair, shouldn't our activism be beautiful, kind and fair?
**Award-winning campaigner and founder of the global Craftivist Collective Sarah Corbett shows how to respond to injustice not with apathy or aggression, but with gentle, effective protest.
This is a manifesto – for a more respectful and contemplative activism; for conversation and collaboration where too often these is division and conflict; for using craft to engage, empower and encourage us all to be the change we wish to see in the world.
Sarah's craftivism has helped change laws and business policies as well as hearts and minds; here, with thoughtful principles and practical examples, she shows that quiet action can speak as powerfully as the loudest voice.
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Sarah Corbett
Sarah Corbett grew up in an activist family and has worked as a professional campaigner for 6 years most recently with Oxfam. She started doing craftivism (craft + activism) in 2008. Due to demand Sarah set up the global Craftivist Collective in 2009 providing projects, tools and services to individuals and organisations wanting to learn effective craftivism. She is now one of the leading spokespeople in the craftivism movement. Corbett has delivered over 300 workshops and events to over 11,000 people worldwide. She works with art institutions such as the Southbank & National Portrait Gallery as well as charities such as Save the Children & Unicef. She has collaborated with cult jewellers Tatty Devine & Secret Cinema amongst others and has just finished her first solo exhibition called ‘Gentle Protest’ in Stockholm. Corbett has taught her approach to craftivism at universities including Bauhaus University in Germany and Parsons New School in New York City*. Her first book “A Little Book of Craftivism” was published October 2013.
What people have said:
@LaurenLaverne: Want to do something positive with your Monday morning? Check out www.craftivist-collective.com Their book #ALittleBookofCraftivism is wonderful!
@RinHamburgh: @craftivists thank you for turning me from a cynical jaded ex-activist into a happy craftivist!:)
@Fablepatchtree: Watching Do Lectures @craftivists talk has made me (a quiet, anxious crafter) feel a little taller, louder and more forceful.
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2nd November 2020Introducing my NEW BOOK to complete the craftivism trilogy with your help please!:)
Dear lovely supporters
I have just launched a NEW crowdfunding project and would be delighted if you could help make this NEW HANDBOOK a reality. Thanks again for your support on my 2017 book. The NEW book is here: http://unbound.com/books/craftivist-collective-handbook/
This new book will be the final book of my craftivism triology and has already reached 42% of it's funding target from over…
2nd October 2020EXCITING NEWS: help complete the trilogy with our biggest and most beautiful book! :) x
Can you believe it's been 3 years since you pledged to make this book a reality?! Because of your early support the book has gone on to sell over 7000 copies worldwide, the paperback edition is selling well (not bad for an unknown author and niche topic!) and more importantly it's inspired, educated and empowered people all over the world of…
2nd February 2020Together, let's make hope possible not despair convincing this 2020
Dearest Craftivists and friends
I'm excited for 2020! The solutions to climate crisis are so wonderful: clean air, more trees popping up all over cities, towns and as many places as possible, valuing our precious planet instead of taking it for granted...
Timing is everything. It's a vital year to campaign to solve the climate crisis especially for UK based campaigners…
12th February 2019I think I have the most unusual and changeMAKING gift you could give (to yourself or a loved one) this #ValentinesDay2019? Plus 5 positive reasons to choose it ;p
Dear #HowToBeACraftivist Backers :)
Love is such a short word to say but it is often such a difficult word to practice when it comes to protest...
When we see harm being afflicted onto vulnerable people or our beautiful planet it's easier to hate, dehumanise and blame others for all of the harm we see in structures and systems stopping people and our planet from fulfilling their wonderful…
21st January 2019Happy news on this Blue Monday
Dear #HowToBeACraftivist Supporters
Today is often called 'Blue Monday': the most depressing day of the year. So I wanted to share some good news with you about how the book that you helped to create is having a positive impact in our messy world. I hope this update brings a smile to your face, hope in your heart and a warm fuzzy feeling on these cold days and dark nights :)
…
28th June 2018The power of podcasts: some summer holiday suggestions (& a little request for please please)
Dear readers,
I hope you are well, happy and have a holiday booked to enjoy this Summer. Thanks to the readers who have shared images with me @craftivists of themselves with their #HowToBeACraftivist book on holiday. I love recieving them, reading your thoughtful mini reviews and then seeing the comments underneath from your own followers keen to find out more about how to be a gentle protester…
11th December 2017Presents with a positive purpose and ethically made = win win win!:)
To my lovely pledgers
I hope you are well, warm and looking forward to a wonderful holiday on the horizon.
I just wanted to send a little email with three reasons why you can help yourself and loved ones have a very merry craftivism crafternoon alone or with others during our happy holidays coming up (and/or read my new book too obvs;p)
Make a difference: This gentle…
18th October 2017Little by little we travel far...
Wow! I can't believe our book is out and about now. It feels so surreal to see it sitting beautifully on bookshelves in stores and it feels even more surreal seeing people read #HowToBeACraftivist in coffee shops (I have sneakily snapped some photos of them doing so just for my private photo collection hehe) or readers sharing their images of the book in their homes around the globe. Isn't it…
11th July 2017THIS FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE for the best christmas present for friends and family...
Midnight Friday 14th July (this week) is the deadline for ordering the special limited edition of the book you have kindly backed. It will not be avaialble after this date. Why am I telling you? You've already ordered your copy right? Well, because it's a lovely Christmas present for others and for the world.
The limited edition book will be a special gift in five ways with elements that…
31st May 2017Check out the awesome reviews for my book #humblebrag
#humblebrag alert:
The more our world seems to be divided, the more I think my book is really important to help us see that activism and protest can be beautiful, kind and fair. I'm on the final of three proof edits of my book checking for spelling and grammar etc and each time I read it I genuinely think "ooo I like that bit, did I write that?!" hehee. I've been nervous to say it's a…
4th January 2017A little extract from Chapter 9: Graceful Activism
To my lovely supporters and friends (that's you!),
I hope you are well, warm and had a happy Christmas :) To give hope for a happy 2017 when many of us are feeling despair, I thought you might like to read a very short extract from Chapter 9 of the book you are helping to create. I've called the chapter 'Graceful Activism' and the whole chapter focuses on a craftivist’s gentle protest approach…
Eileen Laurie asked:
Great project! I have pledged; I hope a lot of other people do too!
Sarah Corbett replied:
Thanks so much for your support and encouragement Eileen :) I hope more people pledge too xxx
John Griffiths asked:
Can I just say Great idea. But there ought to be a mechanism for ordering more than 1 book at a time. so you can buy them in bundles - I know you have the Read one with a friend option but I don't have a named individual yet . So I would have ordered one for a craft group. But I would have to go through the pledge process twice - which is a bit daft.
Sarah Corbett replied:
Thanks for your kind words John and I agree with you about ordering more - I'll let Unbound know :) I hope it hasn't stopped you from ordering a copy for a craft group - you can get their name written in the book as a nice extra
Best wishes
Sarah x
Gardenia Fair asked:
Congratulations for getting it more than 110% funded. I just pledged -and plan to give the book away as a present. Any idea when it will be shipping?
Sarah Corbett replied:
Great news Gardenia :) We can't confirm when the book will be ready to ship sorry but hopefully October 2017 but don't hold me to that. We have to go through the format, photo quality, layout etc etc so Unbound don't like me saying ETA to people shhhhh
Janice Barrett asked:
I've just ordered a book for a friend - can I get her name put in it instead of mine please?
Sarah Corbett replied:
Hi Janice :) Yes you can, all you do is go on your account you created to pledge (thank you for the pledge!) and it should show you were you can change the name. Any problems email me on sarah@craftivist-collective.com but I've done it before and it was pretty straight forward so good luck!:) x
Great project! I have pledged; I hope a lot of other people do too!
Thanks so much for your support and encouragement Eileen :) I hope more people pledge too xxx
Can I just say Great idea. But there ought to be a mechanism for ordering more than 1 book at a time. so you can buy them in bundles - I know you have the Read one with a friend option but I don't have a named individual yet . So I would have ordered one for a craft group. But I would have to go through the pledge process twice - which is a bit daft.
Thanks for your kind words John and I agree with you about ordering more - I'll let Unbound know :) I hope it hasn't stopped you from ordering a copy for a craft group - you can get their name written in the book as a nice extra Best wishes Sarah x
Congratulations for getting it more than 110% funded. I just pledged -and plan to give the book away as a present. Any idea when it will be shipping?
Great news Gardenia :) We can't confirm when the book will be ready to ship sorry but hopefully October 2017 but don't hold me to that. We have to go through the format, photo quality, layout etc etc so Unbound don't like me saying ETA to people shhhhh
I've just ordered a book for a friend - can I get her name put in it instead of mine please?
Hi Janice :) Yes you can, all you do is go on your account you created to pledge (thank you for the pledge!) and it should show you were you can change the name. Any problems email me on sarah@craftivist-collective.com but I've done it before and it was pretty straight forward so good luck!:) x