Through the act of making a text memento, you are invited to recognise the empowerment in saying no. Based on the Western medieval practice of textual amulets, you will make your own embroidered amulet and an accompanying carrying pouch, out of scrap fabric. The amulet, which you can carry with you, serves as reminder to be less productive, to rest more and to reengage with circadian and seasonal time.
During the workshop Jagoe will take you on a meandering train of thought on the power of words and language to create worlds and create ourselves. They will cover the everyday magic of performative speech acts, the imperialist violence of standardised clock time in Western culture and more, taking reference from the likes of Sylvia Wynter, Judith Butler and Legacy Russell.
The workshop is about slowing down; you can participate as much or as little as you would like or are able. At the beginning of the workshop, Jagoe will describe the entire structure of the session, so you will know what to expect, and there will be no unanticipated surprises.
Additional information
- Suitable for beginners
- A complimentary workshop kit of embroidery silk and needles was made available to the first 30 individuals who signed up, but you can embroider on whatever you have to hand. Our supplier is happy to take orders from participants individually for £3.95 per pack – including needles and embroidery silk. All you need to do is email info@thewoolcroft.co.uk
- If you do not have any of these materials don’t worry, we will also give instructions for making the textual amulet out of paper
- All images and video audio-described
Note: The original workshop release date (23 Feb) has been re-scheduled - the workshop will be now be available from 13.00, 24 Feb.