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
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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
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
Money, the environment and craftivism
In 2021 the Leeds Craftivists are focusing on Climate Change ahead of COP26 in November. In May talked about the tricky issue of money! We heard from Dr Mark Davis about the power of money and its connection to Climate Change. We learned about CMIs (community municipal investments) which invest in local green projects, one… Continue reading Money, the environment and craftivism
Leeds Green Hearts Campaign 2021 – Youth resource
In November 2021, our world leaders are meeting to discuss climate change and what commitments they are making to reduce their nation’s carbon footprint. This is important for the future of the whole world. This conference is called COP26 and is being held in Glasgow in Scotland - the perfect place for UK leaders to… Continue reading Leeds Green Hearts Campaign 2021 – Youth resource
Leeds Green Heart Campaign 2021
This November world leaders are meeting to discuss climate change and what commitments they are making to cut their nation’s carbon footprint. This is vital to the future of the whole world. The meeting is in Glasgow so the perfect opportunity for UK leaders to make a stand in support of radical action on Climate… Continue reading Leeds Green Heart Campaign 2021
Climate Craftivism 2021
The wonderful Leeds Craftivist group meet every month and are planning a city wide campaign ahead of COP26 in 2021! City wide campaign Are you part of a community group? Do you want to make your voice heard on climate change? Please take part in our green heart action this year. We are asking people… Continue reading Climate Craftivism 2021
Ethical fashion and craftivism
The Leeds Craftivism group are a creative bunch who meet every month and this year we are focusing on climate change in many different areas of our life. In April we were talking about all things ethical fashion. Where to shop, where to recycle, how to mend clothing and how to avoid clothing going into… Continue reading Ethical fashion and craftivism
Eco-gardening and craftivism
The Leeds Craftivists group meet monthly on Zoom to be creative together and make change happen through their craft. At the start of Feb we met to make origami seedling pots and heard about the importance of peatlands in carbon capture. This year we are focusing all our efforts on climate change ahead of COP26.… Continue reading Eco-gardening and craftivism