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Taking Our Yarncrafting to the Next Level with Craft Activism

October 26, 2011 | by LBYS Staff

Thursday night the wonderful Joan Tapper & Gale Zucker came to tell us all about their new book, Craft Activism. The book showcases inspiration, whimsey, and the joy of creation on every page.

We learned about crafters all over the country who were using crafting to make a statement, build community, work for charity, and save the world! We got a glimpse at the work of yarn bombers like the Jafagirls in Ohio and of fiber artists like Ruth Marshall in the Bronx. The projects that used everyday recycled materials, like tin cans or plasitc bags, really blew our minds.

See how much your crafting can do to enhance your life, your community and your world!

Author Joan Tapper & photographer Gale Zucker
Author Joan Tapper & photographer Gale Zucker
Joan and Gale show us some beautiful pieces
Joan and Gale show us some beautiful pieces
A beautiful dress, featured in the book...
A beautiful dress, featured in the book…
...and the fanciful clothesline mittens!
…and the fanciful clothesline mittens!
The audience had books ready to be signed...
The audience had books ready to be signed…


...and took some time for yarncrafting.
…and took some time for yarncrafting.
Gale got some knitting in, too!
Gale got some knitting in, too!
Before we began, we took time for photos.
Before we began, we took time for photos.
Patty opened in a whimsical "craftivism" outfit!
Patty opened in a whimsical “craftivism” outfit!
Look closely, and you'll see Patty's skirt.
Look closely, and you’ll see Patty’s skirt.


Joan introduces us to Craft Activism.
Joan introduces us to Craft Activism.
Gale explains how she photographed the book.
Gale explains how she photographed the book.
Using recycled materials for art blows our minds!
Using recycled materials for art blows our minds!
Whimsical mittens brighten our day.
Whimsical mittens brighten our day.
Gale tells the story of another beautiful piece.
Gale tells the story of another beautiful piece.


Who knew a truck could be a canvas?
Who knew a truck could be a canvas?
The book wouldn't be complete without yarnbombing!
The book wouldn’t be complete without yarnbombing!
Knitted animal pelts by artist Ruth Marshall
Knitted animal pelts by artist Ruth Marshall
Joan makes a statement with her own cardigan!
Joan makes a statement with her own cardigan!
Close-up: "This lane is our lane"
Close-up: “This lane is our lane”


Making your own clothes is eco-friendly and fab!
Making your own clothes is eco-friendly and fab!
A girl who loves everything granny square
A girl who loves everything granny square
Gale shows us the tote featured in the book.
Gale shows us the tote featured in the book.
Using "craftivism" to build a community
Using “craftivism” to build a community
Getting books signed & seeing crafts up close
Getting books signed & seeing crafts up close


We had a fabulous time meeting them!
We had a fabulous time meeting them!


Posted in: Event Updates, News | Tagged: Craft Activism, Event Updates, Gale Zucker, Jafagirls, Joan Tapper, Ruth Marshall, yarn bomb, yarnbombing
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