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.