To honour Racial Justice Sunday 2025, we'd like to share this reflection from Revd Lorraine Shorten, which includes some craftivism. People of colour are disproportionately affected by unfair practices within the clothing industry, and our Leeds Craftivists group's current campaign, "Transform Trade", aims to raise awareness of these practices and support the call for a… Continue reading Racial Justice Sunday 2025
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Why Transform Trade?
Ahead of our Leeds Craftivists Spring Campaign, local activist and artist, Pippa Woodhams, shares why the Transform Trade campaign already has ties to our city... As a felt maker and artist, who’s been working with Armley Mills Industrial Museum over the past year and more, I’ve become very interested in the clothing industry. Look outside… Continue reading Why Transform Trade?
Leeds Craftivists aiming to Transform Trade!
In a sector brimming with untold environmental damage and exploitation, Leeds Craftivists are joining Transform Trade to stand up for better, slower fashion. In our first session on Monday the 13th of January, we'll be learning about trade justice in Leeds and beyond from local activist and felt-maker Pippa Woodhams. Pippa has a wealth of… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists aiming to Transform Trade!
Craftivists’ Christmas!
Our Leeds Craftivists community will be celebrating a year of campaigning on 02 December, and we'd love for you to come if you've been involved in any of our campaigns this year, in any way at all. We'll be making Christmas Cards to say thank you to our favourite sustainable businesses, or you're welcome to… Continue reading Craftivists’ Christmas!
Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds
We're excited to share the details of our upcoming Sketch Walk, "Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds", which will take place on the anniversary of The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act. The walk will be hosted by our Interim Social Justice Lead, Emma Temple, and led by local artist and historian, Clifford… Continue reading Politics, Power and Protest: The Suffragette History of Leeds
Justice: Leeds’ history of Activism and Non-Conformity
Did you know Leeds has a strong history of activism and non-conformity? In this episode of the Leeds Sanctuary podcast, we're joined by "walking time capsule", local historian and artist Clifford Stead, who has a real passion for Leeds and it's history. He shares with us some of his learning about John Marshall, Victorian mill-owner;… Continue reading Justice: Leeds’ history of Activism and Non-Conformity
The Routes we’re Rooted in
This September, we’re hosting our Social Justice Lunch during the Heritage Open Days Festival, and we’re excited to be offering an opportunity to learn more about the heritage of dissent and non-conformity in Leeds. “The Routes we’re Rooted in” will be co-hosted by Clifford Stead, local artist and historical tour guide, who you’ll have met… Continue reading The Routes we’re Rooted in
We’re talking rubbish!
In our new campaign for Spring 2024, we’re talking rubbish! We want to see food waste collection offered to everyone in Leeds. That would help every household do their bit to reduce emissions and create a more sustainable food system. This week a new fund was announced by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural… Continue reading We’re talking rubbish!
Sketch Walk: Pentecost and The Upper Room
Our second Sketch Walk of 2024, in collaboration with Leeds Church Institute and Sketch Club Social, will be on Pentecost and The Upper Room. Unlike previous Sketch Walks, we'll be meeting at lunchtime, gathering at Leeds Kirkgate Market at 12.30pm on Tuesday 14 May. As always though, the Walk will be a great opportunity to… Continue reading Sketch Walk: Pentecost and The Upper Room
Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary
We’ve all seen the news. Migration is a contentious subject at the moment, with politicians sadly promising to "stop the boats" ahead of the elections next year. But we want the UK to be a safe place for those who need one most. Leeds Craftivists have always had a focus on climate justice. The climate… Continue reading Leeds Craftivists: Crafting for Sanctuary