Craft Philosophy

Craft Philosophy is an activity, involving craft skills to make something by hand, which expresses a fundamental attitude, that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour.

My soft crown of thorns. I put it on display at school.

Chantelle produced this piece. I like it, it makes me think about ordinary acts of bravery, as opposed to extraordinary ones. Is there a difference?

Francine, from my 2017 Year 8 class, stitched this positive message on her bag. Great work Francine.

Anika also stitched an inspirational message on her bag. Keep at it girls!

Jackie and I undertook the Craftivist Collective 'stitchable change-makers' project.

Abraham Lincoln:"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

Desmond Tutu:"My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together."

JK Rowling:"It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends."

Eleanor Roosevelt:" With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts."

Malala Yousafzai:"We were scared, but our fear was not as strong as our courage."

Shirt sleeve bags express a Victorian philosophy

Table cloth makes me focus on the things I need, as opposed to the things I want.