Make Don’t Break
#MakeDontBreak
A Year of Creative Exploration + Resilience Building
Moving into 2024 feels like déjà vu. I’m getting real 2016/2020 vibes. The world is on fire and it’s an election year featuring the same cast of characters. You know what we need? Creative resilience! To that end, I’m not only bringing back #MakeDontBreak, but I’m making it an entire year of programming.
Each month in 2024 will be dedicated to learning a new creative medium. I will teach some and experts will come in teach others.
We are going to develop a consistent making practice to build our creativity, curiosity, resilience, and sanity. And we will do it together!
What you can expect:
A new skill set each month. Most workshops will be live on Zoom for those that can attend real time. They will be recorded to watch at your leisure for those who can't make it in person. The materials will be minimal...we don't need to go broke to learn new things.
Creative challenges, prompts, and reflections (and yes prizes!)
Interviews with some of the most badass makers I know where we dive into their creative process and work.
A monthly Zoom hangout so you can work on your projects in community.
Bi-monthly embroidery patterns with stitch tutorials (because obviously).
Many other fun surprises that are sure to inspire and delight you!
I don't want to give it all away but some of the things you can expect to learn include: book binding, collage, basket weaving, mini quilts, fabric painting, graphic note taking, memoriums, wire sculpture and oh so much more. There's even going to be some baking with special celebrity guests!
We kick off the first week in January but you can join in at any time.
A word about Patreon
Yes, you have to pay to be a part of this because it's an absurd amount of work and I have bills to pay BUT I don't want money to be a barrier. It's really a pay-what-you-can model. Every support level gets access to everything. You can join for as little as $1/month. I trust that you will pay what you can reasonably afford for a year's worth of creative adventure. AND, if you pay for the whole year at once, you get a discount.
I can't wait to go on this adventure with you! Please reach out with any questions.
<3 Shannon
