All year the Leeds Craftivists have been learning about the Climate Crisis and how it intereacts with our lives. We have been campaigning ahead of COP26 to encourage leaders and become better informed ourselves. But what is COP26? Join us for an informative and creative evening looking at what COP26 is and what will be… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: what is COP26?
Category: Action
Leeds Craftivists: COP26 Green Hearts
This year the Leeds Craftivists have been encouraging groups across the city to create Green Hearts. We want to tell our local leaders that we love the planet and encourage them to make poisitve choices for a sustainable future. This is your chance to come and learnt a bit more about the campaign and how… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: COP26 Green Hearts
Leeds Craftivists: Sustainable Travel
Join the Leeds Craftivists for their monthly meet up. In September learnt about sustainable travel and what that could mean to us. We were joined by Jason Lowe who shared his extensive knowledge about public transport networks. You can see Jason's talk here if you couldn't be with us: https://videopress.com/v/nofYJFQX?preloadContent=metadata We focused on West Yorkshire… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Sustainable Travel
Wellbeing and Activism
A webinar for 8 to 14 year old in partnership with Agents of Change Saturday 17th July 2021, 4-4.45pm This webinar, aimed at 8 to 14 year olds but also suitable for older participants. It will explore ways in which we can look after our minds and emotions as we work to make the world… Continue reading Wellbeing and Activism
Movement workshop
Two students, Imogen and Faye, of the Northern School of Contemporary dance are running some movement workshops with us. They will be looking at power and creativity using movement and mindfulness. No prior experience required. We are offering workshops on three dates in July: 11th, 17th and 18th. They will all run in the afternoon… Continue reading Movement workshop
Leeds Craftivists: Food and the environment
Each month the Leeds Craftivists meet on a Monday evening to discuss different elements of climate change. In July the theme was food and the environment! We all eat and have heard such mixed messages about what is the most sustainble way to eat. We heard a wonderful talk from Hannah in which she shared… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Food and the environment
Power to the People: Street Art Workshop
Help us take the music into all areas of our city Image by Federico Scarionati We have been invited to be part of The Leeds Piano Trail and decorate a piano with a local artist on the theme of Power to the People! Join us Wednesday 19th May, 6-8pm on Zoom for a workshop exploring… Continue reading Power to the People: Street Art Workshop
Leeds Piano Trail “Power to the People” workshop
Help us take the music into all areas of our city Book here The Leeds Piano Trail is bringing music back to every street corner this September as part of the 20th Leeds International Piano Competition. The Leeds Piano Trailis an imaginatively decorated series of pianos placed in urban spaces which are available for public to… Continue reading Leeds Piano Trail “Power to the People” workshop
Green hearts: Climate Sunday
Below is a resource for churches to use within a Sunday service. Please use it in whatever way is best for you, take the parts that are useful and discard those bits that won't work in your context. Pre-service work In this service we will be encouraging people to make green hearts. If it is… Continue reading Green hearts: Climate Sunday
Leeds Craftivists: Biodiversity
Each month the Leeds Craftivists meet on Zoom to learn about a different element of Climate Change. We have a speaker and do a creative action. On Monday 7th June, 7.30-9pm we are learning about and discussing biodiversity. You can register to join us here. We will be hearing from Catherine Mercer of the Yorkshire… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Biodiversity