Event name
Fists of Fabric: Quilts as Tools of Social Justice
When
Fri 05 / 14 / 2021
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Where
Zoom
Who can attend
Open to all
Limited capacity: Registration Closed
Price
FREE
offered by Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute, free and open to all.
Fists of Fabric: Quilts as Tools of Social Justice
Despite their delicate and decorative nature, quilts can be powerful tools in the fight for social justice. Learn about the many ways textile artists have engaged in what has become known as craftivism—using arts and crafts as a tool for activism. The lecture will discuss characteristics of quilts created
for this purpose including anti-war quilts, the AIDS quilt, feminism quilts, and quilts highlighting racial injustice and police brutality. Our instructor is Angela Lanier.
for this purpose including anti-war quilts, the AIDS quilt, feminism quilts, and quilts highlighting racial injustice and police brutality. Our instructor is Angela Lanier.
via Zoom. passcode is 139863.
To join by phone, call 301-715-8592, and when prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 910 5388 9054 and the Passcode: 139863