On Creative Practice with Shannon Downey, aka Badass Cross Stitch, and Megy Karydes
Join us at the 21C Hotel in Chicago for a conversation with me and Megy Karydes, author of 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress, to discuss how art can be a powerful practice for healing, advocacy, activism, mental health and wellness.
The Joyful Menace Society Crafternoon
a virtual community gathering for my Patreon Supporters
Community CrafterEvening (Chicago)
Spend a few hours crafting in community in Chicago. Meet new people, have a laugh, eat a snack, and work on your craft project of choice.
H+H Americas Panel and Book Signing
Join me at H+H Americas for a panel of craftivism and a book signing!
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Upcycling with a Twist - Teen Program
Teen Program at Back of the Yards Public Library - Chicago
The Joyful Menace Society Crafternoon
a virtual community gathering for my Patreon Supporters
Intro to Embroidery - Chicago - EcoShip
Intro to Embroidery at EcoShip in Chicago. Materials included!
Community Crafternoon(Chicago)
Spend a few hours crafting in community in Chicago. Meet new people, have a laugh, eat a snack, and work on your craft project of choice.
Upcycling with a Twist - Teen Program
Teen Program at Vodak-East Side Public Library - Chicago
Embroidery Workshop for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Virtual embroidery workshop for survivors of sexual violence (18+)
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
The Joyful Menace Society Crafternoon
a virtual community gathering for my Patreon Supporters
Upcycling with a Twist - Teen Program
Teen Program at the Chinatown Public Library - Chicago
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Intro to Embroidery - (Iowa City)
Iowa City, Iowa - Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Threads of Resistance - Teach-In - Old Dominion University
Join me at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA for a super fun evening of craftivism! Free. Open to the Public.
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Fighting Nazis - Group Workout with Dan Ward
A fun and accessible group workout with the amazing Dan Ward (Zoom)
Community Crafternoon (Chicago)
Spend a few hours crafting in community in Chicago. Meet new people, have a laugh, eat a snack, and work on your craft project of choice.
Queer Craft Night at Under the Umbrella Bookstore - Salt Lake City
Queer Stitch-Up at Under the Umbrella Bookstore in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City Teach-In: Joy + Fury - Threads of Resistance
Joy and Fury: Threads of Resistance - a teach-in on the campus of the University of Utah.
New Exhibit: Surviving
Spend the day in Andersonville, Chicago and stop by the tiniest gallery ever to see my new work.
20x2 Storytelling Event Chicago
I will be taking the stage at one of my favorite storytelling events in Chicago!
The Joyful Menace Society Crafternoon
a virtual community gathering for my Patreon Supporters
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Storytelling Event - Wild Nights
I’ll be sharing a tale of my wildest night at this storytelling event in Chicago
Intro to Embroidery - Bartlett Public Library - Illinois
Join me for Intro to Embroidery at the Bartlett Public Library in Bartlett, Illinois.
Community Crafternoon (Chicago)
Spend a few hours crafting in community in Chicago. Meet new people, have a laugh, eat a snack, and work on your craft project of choice.
New Exhibit: Surviving
Spend the day in Andersonville, Chicago and stop by the tiniest gallery ever to see my new work.
Intro to Embroidery - Andersonville, Chicago
CHICAGO - Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
The Joyful Menace Society Crafternoon
a virtual community gathering for my Patreon Supporters
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Palm Springs Readers' Festival
Join me at the 2nd annual Palm Springs Readers’ Festival!
Intro to Embroidery (Patreon Members Only)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
The Joyful Menace Society Crafternoon
a virtual community gathering for my Patreon Supporters
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
Intro to Craftivism - Teen Program
Open to Teens 13-19. Woodson Regional Library - Chicago
Intro to Craftivism - Teen Program
Open to Teens 13-19. Budlong Woods Library - Chicago
Tiny Book Ornaments
Join me and guest artist Amy Tingle for this live Zoom workshop for my Patreon members.
Intro to Embroidery (Zoom)
Learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, connect with new humans, have a laugh, try something new!
How Do I Take Action From Where I Am?
I am honored to be part of this 5 part webinar series instigated by Mariame Kaba.